Just ordered this one...been out of the loop for a while *smile*, cruising along with the Swift FX. Hoping that it will be better for my asymmetrical nostrils than the P10, it could be. Also the quieter venting would be very welcome. Anyways, looking forward to giving it a try. So tired of the Swif...

Is ResMed discontinuing the N30i mask, replacing this mask with a N30? I certainly hope not as i have adopted to the top mounted hose and the airflow into the mask tubes. With their latest version, I am wondering if the N30i had any exhaust problems.

My husband complained about my snoring at his sleep apnea appointment, the doctor who also had OSA, looked at my jaw which she described as "small" and that I should be tested. As it turns out, I desaturations down to 65, AHI=49, "severe" OSA. Now after treatment, I can see the late afternoon lethar...

Ambidex, as a very thin, athletic woman dx with severe SA, recognize that the airway structure (lack of breastfeeding/genetics/ Apoe4???) provide the causation. Think of the benefit of not harming your brain by seeking immediate treatment. IMHO, all of your symptoms including high red cell count if ...

Hey, Sheriff, early on, you gave me the best advise, once you get a good fitting mask, "stick to it like a dog with it's bone" (something like that!)

I use the barrel cozy, the FX straps alternating with the larger fuzzy flannel straps in the winter. All this gear keeps the pillow comfortable and in place. Zero leaks. Three years ago, I struggled with the nasal pillow fitting and irritating my nostrils. Somehow this Pad-a-Check cozy & strap posit...

Need to correct my last statement, as short-term use of HRT is probably safe; but that after 5 years on HRT, the vast majority of women will suffer negative consequences from remaining on HRT. I would strongly urge that you consider your genetics (23andme with a download to Promethese for the health...

Susan, Yes, there is a definite link with estrogen levels dropping and SA, and I have experienced this in myself. Like you, I resumed estrogen, but an ultra-low dose patch (0.0125) and the non-systemic vaginal. Even this very minimal amount has created a rare one event obstructive apnea and my press...

Consider a soft neck collar. It's cheap, safe and works IF the mouth opening is a result of your jaw dropping open in deep sleep. For me, the tape and chin strap did not work. The last 3 years, I've eliminated leaks, using the soft neck collar to prop my jaw closed. I wear the collar just snug enoug...

I use a hose hanger (http://www.amazon.com/North-American-Healthcare-JB5651-Holder/dp/B0034CHMRU/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1415903292&sr=1-1&keywords=cpap+hose+holder) to hold up the big tube and this allows the small FX tube to hang and drape down near my body. For me, I like to have the small t...

Yesterday my insurance provider called to ask me if I need a wheelchair as requested authorization by Apria who attached my 2011"critically severe" sleep study as justification.

K, count me in! I haven't posted in awhile, due to other life priorities, but I will always credit this forum for our successful transition to PAP.

For the first time in 3 years of PAP use, my Swift Fx pillow order all came with the small Swift Fx tube in the small bag. Does this hint that I should change the tube when I change the pillow? Does the tube exhaust ports plug up in the five weeks for my usual pillow use? My small tube in not usuall...

If I am on a red eye flight or having difficulty getting to sleep, I take an orange flavored, sorbitol sweetened sublingual tablet. It is only 1mg of melatonin and seems to work by the time the tablet has melted. Perhaps, the Source Natural sublingual has a suggestive placebo effect.

I don't understand why everyone says that if you have diabetes you have to eat a low carb diet. Why is it I eat a semi high carb diet and have low blood sugar numbers and such a low A1C? I would strongly recommend that you pay thorough attention to Janknitz's posts. He or she is so smack dead-on-th...