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by OkyDoky
Sat Jun 09, 2018 1:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Switching CPAP to APAP for diagnostics,....
Replies: 16
Views: 55452

Re: Switching CPAP to APAP for diagnostics,....

Very small difference between 6 and 7 and with the machine allowed to raise if needed 6 might do the trick. You never know until you try and see the results. At least you know what needs to be increased if after a few days the events aren't lowered.
by OkyDoky
Sat Jun 09, 2018 12:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Switching CPAP to APAP for diagnostics,....
Replies: 16
Views: 55452

Re: Switching CPAP to APAP for diagnostics,....

On your planned auto settings I would set the minimum at 7 since that is what you are running now and are still having events. The top setting really doesn't matter since the machine will not increase unless it feels you need it. If you want to limit it to 12 and see if you even reach that pressure ...
by OkyDoky
Sat Jun 09, 2018 12:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Coughing since I started using CPAP 2 mos ago
Replies: 8
Views: 33850

Re: Coughing since I started using CPAP 2 mos ago

The Machine you have pictured, the CPAP model, doesn't record a lot of data for sleepyhead to read. Let's make sure which model you have. Remove the water from the humidifier and look for the model/REF#, this will identify the specific model. You can look at this site to help. https://sleep.tnet.com...
by OkyDoky
Fri Jun 08, 2018 4:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need help, suspect UARS. Want to try APAP - need advice and guidance.
Replies: 367
Views: 208533

Re: Need help, suspect UARS. Want to try APAP - need advice and guidance.

If you think the shape of your nasal passages may be contributing to your feeling, you might try using a nasal strip with your mask to see if that helps.
by OkyDoky
Thu Jun 07, 2018 9:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Another newbie about to have my first night with CPAP
Replies: 35
Views: 70701

Re: Another newbie about to have my first night with CPAP

If your tablet doesn't have an SD card slot but does have a USB port you can buy a card reader for the port.
by OkyDoky
Thu Jun 07, 2018 7:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Reviews of home sleep tests offered online?
Replies: 10
Views: 740

Re: Reviews of home sleep tests offered online?

You stated that the sleep center was part of a larger hospital center. Call the medical records department of that hospital and request the records. That's how I got my sleep study. I did get the prescription from the doctor but this way you might at least get the sleep study report quicker.
by OkyDoky
Sun Jun 03, 2018 1:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What to do?
Replies: 14
Views: 4339

Re: What to do?

Use this link that Pugsy gave above. Scroll down to section three and follow their directions to receive by email.
by OkyDoky
Sat Jun 02, 2018 4:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New AirMini - Problems
Replies: 36
Views: 19177

Re: New AirMini - Problems

You could try a nasal gel before use and see if that adds enough moisture to help. I found the gel lasted longer than the spray.
by OkyDoky
Fri Jun 01, 2018 4:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need help, suspect UARS. Want to try APAP - need advice and guidance.
Replies: 367
Views: 208533

Re: Need help, suspect UARS. Want to try APAP - need advice and guidance.

Have you had an ENT evaluation to see if there is a nasal restriction that can be corrected?
by OkyDoky
Fri Jun 01, 2018 2:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Renowned Sleep Expert Dr. Jerrold Kram to Present New Sleep Apnea Treatment by Sommetrics at SLEEP 2018
Replies: 89
Views: 40544

Re: Renowned Sleep Expert Dr. Jerrold Kram to Present New Sleep Apnea Treatment by Sommetrics at SLEEP 2018

Not posting a price on their website, Tells me VaporProduct or we are charging so much that if you are smart you will run. They don't sell to individuals. Are they owned by Resmed? Jim Canada has government healthcare. They sell to the government for people to use instead of expensive CPAP. Wouldn'...
by OkyDoky
Fri Jun 01, 2018 12:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My First Night on the CPAP: impressions, challenges, and questions
Replies: 14
Views: 3979

Re: My First Night on the CPAP: impressions, challenges, and questions

Initially it was a DOT job requirement that I get tested and I built up a wall of disbelief when I was told I needed a CPAP. Luckily, it wasn't too hard for me to sleep with the machine and as I used it I began to see the benefits. There are so many health problems that SA and Hypoxia contribute to ...
by OkyDoky
Fri Jun 01, 2018 10:10 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Day two of CPAP, need advice/support/cookies...
Replies: 11
Views: 4220

Re: Day two of CPAP, need advice/support/cookies...

You are definitely in the right place here. If you hang in and listen to the good advice, you will find how to deal. Virtual cookies and hugs are on the way :wink: My chocolate chip cookies are fantastic :) Your post reminds me of a member who used to post a welcome wagon to newbies. :D http://www....
by OkyDoky
Fri Jun 01, 2018 8:39 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My First Night on the CPAP: impressions, challenges, and questions
Replies: 14
Views: 3979

Re: My First Night on the CPAP: impressions, challenges, and questions

Learning about your machine and its response to events by using Sleepyhead is one of the best thing you can do for your therapy. Here is a link where you can get the Clinical Manual. It has more information than the User Manual that's given to you. Scroll down to section three and follow instruction...
by OkyDoky
Thu May 31, 2018 10:23 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Difference between Resmed App and Sleepyhead?
Replies: 24
Views: 9745

Re: Difference between Resmed App and Sleepyhead?

The App is mostly an encouragement tool for continued use. Sleepyhead gives much more information depending on which machine that you are using. Some are full data and some only compliance data. So if you fill out your equipment profile it would help us to give you more information.
by OkyDoky
Wed May 30, 2018 4:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Renowned Sleep Expert Dr. Jerrold Kram to Present New Sleep Apnea Treatment by Sommetrics at SLEEP 2018
Replies: 89
Views: 40544

Re: Renowned Sleep Expert Dr. Jerrold Kram to Present New Sleep Apnea Treatment by Sommetrics at SLEEP 2018

So far it looks like it is only sold by prescription in Canada. Is it set at a fixed rate or how does it determine when to apply the neg. pressure? It seems to me it would pull the skin but not sure it would the tongue or airway tissues. Must have pretty good suction :shock: or it would come off wit...