Can no one give me some help with this.It has come back again. I tend to feel somewhat better after I go for a walk.

I am interested. I will wait for a review.

I get a zero reading more often than not. Its just rubbish. Even a person without sleep apnea wont get a zero.

I can never get to sleep while on my back. I guess its the increase in pressure that keeps me awake. however if I roll onto my back while asleep i seem to be ok.(so I am told) I also have some pain issues which limit staying in one position.

Perhaps you need a larger size pillow. I also alternate between pillows and a nasal mask. A break is as good as a holiday.

After a few drinks I sleep a lot better.

There are many people who can not cope with Cpap but I am sure you can do it. I have been at it for 18 months now and its getting better all the time. Try new masks,nose protectors,sleeping positions,gel in the nose,sprays for the nose,learn to keep your mouth shut,loose straps,tight straps,it goes ...

I wash my tank once a week and only use filtered water and have never had a problem.At present I am in the Philippines and still no problem with the tank. I have had to wash my filter though.

My right nostril often blocks up. with me its an allergy. I use nasonex. It only helps.I also prefer the nasal pillows but i still switch when I get sick of them.

I also use the back connection. My only problem is the back strap,it always rides up to the top of my head requiring many adjustments.
I am still trying to decide if I like the medium or the large pillow size,isnt that stupid.

I dont usually have a problem with nasal pillows. I can only repeat a few tips .
Put the machine down on the floor,its safer there anyway in case you pull on the tube in your sleep.
Only put enough water for the night in the tank.
Use the auto setting for the humidity setting.

Good luck.

chunkyfrog wrote:I just did a quick search on nasal hallucinations, or phantosmia.
There was mention of smoky smell, along with possible causes.
A visit with a neurologist might be a good idea.

Since so many people smell the same thing its clear that its not in our head.

Yes I get it too. As soon as I take my mask off and the machine stops there is a burning smell for a few mins.

I took the filter out and cleaned it. It is now white again. I guess it was dirt.

archangle wrote:

ozze_dollar wrote:I purchased some hypo allergic filters before I traveled to the Philippines and I have noticed they become a dark colour very quickly.Is this normal for these filters or is this just a lot of dirt?

I suspect a bit of both. How quickly did you notice them becoming darker?

It only took a week.