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by JHZR2
Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:37 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasal Pillows and AHI
Replies: 13
Views: 1519

Re: Nasal Pillows and AHI

The F&P icon is a decent machine, IMO. When I get the SW, I'll have better insight. Until then I have to go off of what info I have.

While it seems that there may be some inaccuracies, I find it hard to believe that the data is wrong (else it would be wrong when read by the SW.
by JHZR2
Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasal Pillows and AHI
Replies: 13
Views: 1519

Re: Nasal Pillows and AHI

So last night I used the same pillows and AHI was 5.7. A little high, but according to the display on the machine, Im usually around 5. Will keep tracking it... But it leads me to another question - can one have bad nights where despite a functioning, sealed CPAP, the still have apnea events? If thi...
by JHZR2
Wed Dec 07, 2011 10:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Another take on dependency, difficulty breathing
Replies: 13
Views: 4133

Another take on dependency, difficulty breathing

Hi again, Im new to CPAP, but have been trying to see how my response to the airflow has been changing since I started. My first night, I couldnt stand the pressure coming out at 8cm. Used the ramp function. Nights after, got a bit more comfortable with it. Recently, Ive gotten to the point where us...
by JHZR2
Wed Dec 07, 2011 12:19 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasal Pillows and AHI
Replies: 13
Views: 1519

Nasal Pillows and AHI

Hi, I have an F&P Icon Premo and Resmed liberty mirage mask. Been using since Thanksgiving at prescribed setting of 8. I guess I am lucky, as I cant say I've had a bad night. I have indeed woken up easier since treatment, though my body is willing to stay asleep for hours more. Since being diagnosed...
by JHZR2
Sun Dec 04, 2011 1:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New User With a Few ???'s
Replies: 4
Views: 798

Re: New User With a Few ???'s

uggg, woke up this AM for the first time with a sore in my nose. BLAST!

Ive read a lot on this already this AM, and for now Ill chalk it up to poor maintenance procedures - yesterday AM was the first time I tried not washing everything...
by JHZR2
Sun Dec 04, 2011 1:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP Dependancy
Replies: 24
Views: 3236

Re: CPAP Dependancy

Welcome JHZR2, I think you will find there are many non obese sleep apnea sufferers. I myself lost 115 lbs and it made no difference to my sleep apnea. It is not as 'weight related' as you seem to want to believe. It is in some cases and maybe you will be one....I hope so since you really want this...
by JHZR2
Sun Dec 04, 2011 10:48 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP Dependancy
Replies: 24
Views: 3236

Re: CPAP Dependancy

Im new to CPAP, and think Im a good deal younger than many on here, but I look at CPAP differently. I AM scared of dependency, of the impracticality of the machine, etc. I realize that to some extent in my situation, anatomy may have something to do with it. That said, I am looking at CPAP as a tool...
by JHZR2
Sun Dec 04, 2011 10:25 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hotel stays & CPAP - what to do with Darth Vader when away..
Replies: 24
Views: 3961

Re: Hotel stays & CPAP - what to do with Darth Vader when away..

... Thus the use of a do not disturb sign. If they come in anyway, there is a greater problem than just a dirty toothbrush (though that is a nasty side-effect!). I cant say Ive ever had indication of them coming in, but Ive seen them doing their job in other rooms. These people, who generally cannot...
by JHZR2
Sat Dec 03, 2011 10:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hotel stays & CPAP - what to do with Darth Vader when away..
Replies: 24
Views: 3961

Re: Hotel stays & CPAP - what to do with Darth Vader when away..

I travel about 3 months a year by ship plane and car. I always carry a surge protector, a 12 foot extension cord and a two prong to three prong adapter. I also call ahead to see if distilled water is available. Cruise ships provide distilled water and extension cords as needed. Most hotels usually ...
by JHZR2
Sat Dec 03, 2011 9:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New User With a Few ???'s
Replies: 4
Views: 798

New User With a Few ???'s

Hi, New user here. I have a CPAP machine (F&P Icon Premo), and resmed liberty (mouth with nasal pillows). I've done a lot of searching and reading, but have a few questions that I didn't really find answers for... Background first. Was in top shape, now am somewhat overweight. Even when teenager and...