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by Julie
Tue Nov 28, 2023 8:58 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I think I don´t sleep well, Oximeter readings comparisong while sleeping
Replies: 3
Views: 2565

Re: I think I don´t sleep well, Oximeter readings comparisong while sleeping

Can you please go to your Profile and add which model of what machine you use? And what mask? Then download (free) Oscar from the Stickies at the top of the page and post results in this thread... if it won't work (things are full here) then use e.g. Imgur.com and put a link here to those results.
by Julie
Sun Nov 26, 2023 1:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Humidifier heating element heats up when water runs out
Replies: 7
Views: 4600

Re: Humidifier heating element heats up when water runs out

Not sure what you're asking about being 'normal', but of course since the heat applies to the water in the tub, the tub will overheat (and stink) if water's used up - so don't let it go dry, or make sure to refill if it does.
by Julie
Sat Nov 25, 2023 4:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: (New member) Aerophagia and Fragmented Sleep
Replies: 17
Views: 9582

Re: (New member) Aerophagia and Fragmented Sleep

And I was thinking to raise your max pressure because it looks like it's 'capping' the min. that might want to go higher to deal with obstructives... aerophagia aside for the moment. I don't understand why your min. and max are overlapping on Oscar. I suppose you could try both ideas because leaving...
by Julie
Fri Nov 24, 2023 5:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Deviated Septum but no Sleep Apnea
Replies: 5
Views: 4622

Re: Deviated Septum but no Sleep Apnea

Cpap keeps your throat open, not your nose.
by Julie
Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Epr and flow limitations
Replies: 19
Views: 12941

Re: Epr and flow limitations

Does it matter why it happens?

I would just set the min. pressure a bit higher and maybe it will help.
by Julie
Sun Nov 19, 2023 9:01 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cleaning (AGAIN???)
Replies: 22
Views: 13256

Re: Cleaning (AGAIN???)

99% of us never (or soo rarely) clean the hoses - nothing but air ever goes thru them at any time.
by Julie
Thu Nov 16, 2023 6:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: First-time CPAP Machine Help (Newly Diagnosed OSA)!
Replies: 17
Views: 9854

Re: First-time CPAP Machine Help (Newly Diagnosed OSA)!

Even if the DME's had some way to see your data, tho' nothing at all as comprehensive as Oscar, they are NOT MDs and cannot prescribe anything, whatever they tell you, plus while they know the machines, they don't know medicine, tho' always want to advise. Please don't take your info from them.
by Julie
Wed Nov 15, 2023 4:56 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dream Station 2
Replies: 6
Views: 6138

Re: Dream Station 2

Have you installed Oscar (see info Stickie top of messages)? Post results here and the experts will help you interpret and suggest any adjustments that might need making.
by Julie
Wed Nov 15, 2023 1:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: For those running APAP with a narrow range.....
Replies: 19
Views: 22233

Re: For those running APAP with a narrow range.....

But do you understand by having the max setting at 12 it could keep the min. pressure from rising any higher if needed?
by Julie
Mon Nov 13, 2023 11:50 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Just diagnosed / Luna G3
Replies: 11
Views: 5358

Re: Just diagnosed / Luna G3

Reactive is good in this place, and Apap is proactive if used correctly. Most people find that 4 is hard to breathe at tho' so generally move it 6-7 (and leave the max setting at 20, which is more usual than 15 here). Luna is not usual here tho', only overseas, so most also are unfamiliar with it ex...
by Julie
Mon Nov 13, 2023 11:46 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OHIP coverage for CPAP machine?
Replies: 9
Views: 5221

Re: OHIP coverage for CPAP machine?

Why don't you just call OHIP?
by Julie
Mon Nov 13, 2023 9:03 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Choppy waveforms
Replies: 25
Views: 7919

Re: Choppy waveforms

Use Imgur.com and put a link in this thread.
by Julie
Sun Nov 12, 2023 6:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Help, swallowing air, air leaks, etc
Replies: 3
Views: 2371

Re: Help, swallowing air, air leaks, etc

Have you looked at fitting videos on YouTube? There are a bunch that should be helpful.
by Julie
Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Questions about new equipment and using a medical supply place
Replies: 2
Views: 1996

Re: Questions about new equipment and using a medical supply place

I would ask if they can send it back to you... or else ask your MD if they can write a new one. But you also need to ask your insce co. which dealers (we call them DME's) they support.
by Julie
Fri Nov 10, 2023 6:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: “Failed” Cpap Machines, doctor says he doesn’t know what to do.
Replies: 17
Views: 8409

Re: “Failed” Cpap Machines, doctor says he doesn’t know what to do.

Were they clear about trying to back-sleep vs side sleep to bring down your hypopneas that usually are worse if back sleeping? There are ways to keep from doing it.