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by earlvillestu
Sun Jun 04, 2023 2:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Advice on a new ResMed cpap
Replies: 5
Views: 1164

Re: Advice on a new ResMed cpap

I've used both the Autoset 10 and Autoset 11. No difference in therapeutic result. Personally I'd go with which is cheapest.
by earlvillestu
Mon May 29, 2023 11:49 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Using CPAP for years, always tired (oscar analysis?)
Replies: 30
Views: 4576

Re: Using CPAP for years, always tired (oscar analysis?)

There's a hint of clustering in your OAs and Hs. That could indicate a positional issue, especially if you're tucking your chin down toward your chest. That can slightly restrict your airway, making it easier for obstructive-type events to occur. Common culprits include using pillows that are too h...
by earlvillestu
Sat May 13, 2023 5:27 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Neck brace
Replies: 4
Views: 1024

Re: Neck brace

Dream01121953 wrote:
Fri May 12, 2023 8:01 pm
Using a soft cervical collar at the suggestion of those on this board, my leak rate and events recorded by my equipment dropped substantially.
Same here, plus (the biggie) it allows me to sleep all night on my back with no increase in AHI.
by earlvillestu
Fri May 05, 2023 8:54 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Evora Full Face Mask - Dry mouth despite no noticeable leak events
Replies: 3
Views: 1170

Re: Evora Full Face Mask - Dry mouth despite no noticeable leak events

Same problem here, with the same mask. Followed a suggestion here to try to discourage my mouth from opening with a cervical collar, and that did the trick. You could also try mouth tape, if the collar isn't enough. (Or a chin strap, but that did not work for me.)
by earlvillestu
Tue May 02, 2023 3:00 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Evora Full Face Mask stuffing up nose
Replies: 2
Views: 1232

Re: Evora Full Face Mask stuffing up nose

Have you considered raising (or decreasing) the humidity when using the Evora? It doesn't make much sense logically, because, why should your humidity needs change suddenly? But then a sudden change in a mask that functioned well also doesn't make much sense. And have you checked leaks recently? Ye...
by earlvillestu
Mon May 01, 2023 5:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Evora Full Face Mask stuffing up nose
Replies: 2
Views: 1232

Evora Full Face Mask stuffing up nose

I was using a full-face mask from China (see photo in my avatar) successfully, but was intrigued by the pictures of the F&P Evora FFM and decided to try it. After an adjustment period of a few weeks, it seemed to be working out, so I decided to permanently switch. Unlike the original mask, it lets m...
by earlvillestu
Wed Apr 19, 2023 4:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Is it worth moving from Resmed Autoset 10 to 11?
Replies: 21
Views: 4983

Re: Is it worth moving from Resmed Autoset 10 to 11?

I've used both the 10 and the 11. I'm currently using the 10, until I get around to sending the 11 out for repair. (I pulled the 11 off the shelf and killed the heating element.) There is no difference in the efficacy of the therapy, at least not for me. The major difference is in the interface, and...
by earlvillestu
Thu Apr 13, 2023 2:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My same newbie post. Continuing to update
Replies: 4
Views: 1034

Re: Super frustrated with dreamwear nasal and airsense 11

Touch the screen. If the machine is on, the display will show the current pressure.
by earlvillestu
Mon Mar 27, 2023 4:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New to CPAP need some reassurance and guidance
Replies: 14
Views: 1178

Re: New to CPAP need some reassurance and guidance

2. Collar. If your jaw tends to drop down during the night, pulling your mouth open, then a soft cervical collar, or a firmer snore collar, can be a big boon. More here: http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/index.php...cal_Collar A collar might also help you with positional apnea clusters, if you find on...
by earlvillestu
Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Full Face Mask Reccomendations
Replies: 13
Views: 1153

Re: Full Face Mask Reccomendations

I was using a mask very similar to the Quattro (see.photo on my Avatar) and didn't really mind it. I was intrigued by photo of the F&P Evora full face mask and decided to give that a try. Took some fiddling with it, but now that I've got it adjusted properly, it's more comfortable than the Quattro, ...
by earlvillestu
Sat Mar 11, 2023 3:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Quietest cpap with battery backup?
Replies: 3
Views: 1485

Re: Quietest cpap with battery backup?

As I said on the other thread, I have use both the Airsense 10 and Airsense 11, and the difference in the noise level between them, if any, is undetectable. I can barely hear them when they're running, and the little bit of noise is white noise, which I think is unlikely to disturb sleep.
by earlvillestu
Sat Mar 11, 2023 3:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newest and most quiet, CPAP
Replies: 5
Views: 1701

Re: Newest and most quiet, CPAP

LSAT wrote:
Sat Mar 11, 2023 2:20 pm
ResMed Airsense 10 or Airsense 11 Autosets
And I've used both, and if there's any difference in the noise level between them, it's too small for me to detect it.
by earlvillestu
Fri Mar 10, 2023 5:39 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Suggestion for clock change this weekend
Replies: 19
Views: 4515

Re: Suggestion for clock change this weekend

palerider wrote:
Thu Mar 09, 2023 10:56 pm
D.H. wrote:
Thu Mar 09, 2023 4:28 pm
<snip>
Alas, I keep hoping that you've forgotten how to log in, and yet, you're always coming back, like a bad smell. :| :| :(
My goodness, what a friendly place this is!
:cry:
by earlvillestu
Sun Feb 26, 2023 7:10 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cheap cervical collar recommendations?
Replies: 3
Views: 509

Re: Cheap cervical collar recommendations?

I recently bought this one, and have been happy with it so far.

Soft Foam Neck Brace Universal Cervical Collar, Adjustable Neck Support Brace for Sleeping - Relieves Neck Pain and Spine Pressure, Neck Collar After Whiplash or Injury (3" Depth Collar, M)

https://a.co/d/dGhsCl9