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by sleepingbetter0209
Sun May 05, 2024 2:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: air is drying out my nose and I can't breathe!
Replies: 1
Views: 1234

air is drying out my nose and I can't breathe!

I switched to hybrid mask. (resmed Airfit F 30). I find the mack comfortable and less constraining but I constantly wake up 1- 3 hours after falling asleep with nostrils completely dried out. I have tried so many things- adjusting humidifier , not sleeping with ceiling fan turned on. I use saline wh...
by sleepingbetter0209
Thu Apr 11, 2024 11:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Caldera Re-leaf neck support
Replies: 2
Views: 749

Caldera Re-leaf neck support

Anyone use the Caldera Releaf neck support for sleeping ? I was wondering does it help and can it be used easily with a hybrid cpap mask. Any feedback would be appreciated.
by sleepingbetter0209
Mon Apr 08, 2024 9:42 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Wedge pillow helpful for nasal congestion issues?
Replies: 4
Views: 1484

Wedge pillow helpful for nasal congestion issues?

I tried using a wedge pillow in the past but it still made my neck sore in the AM. I also tried using a pillow over the wedge pillow so I wouldn't be so elevated. Anyone have a good experience using a wedge pillow and is it ok to use another pillow on top of the wedge pillow for comfort?
by sleepingbetter0209
Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Flow rate vs. Leak rate question
Replies: 1
Views: 721

Flow rate vs. Leak rate question

I have noticed by leak episodes and flow rate seem to increase around the same time. Can someone explain to me the similarity to spikes in Flow rate and high leak rate? I have included my last night OSCAR DATA
by sleepingbetter0209
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:45 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Large Leak Frustration
Replies: 9
Views: 1739

Re: Large Leak Frustration

Thank you for the reply. Would you suggest I tell my DME provider or my Pulmonologist (the prescriber of the therapy)
by sleepingbetter0209
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Large Leak Frustration
Replies: 9
Views: 1739

Re: Large Leak Frustration

It said board file attachment limit reached. I tried to attach screen shot in png format.
by sleepingbetter0209
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Large Leak Frustration
Replies: 9
Views: 1739

Re: Large Leak Frustration

Here is OSCAR DATA with large leaks. Please advise.
by sleepingbetter0209
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:29 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sharing CPAP OSCAR data
Replies: 1
Views: 730

Sharing CPAP OSCAR data

How do I save OSCAR files and share on here for feedback? I have tried various ways of exporting the data from my SD card but to no avail. Anyone have easy suggestion on how this works?
by sleepingbetter0209
Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Large Leak Frustration
Replies: 9
Views: 1739

Re: Large Leak Frustration

I am unable to attach PDF files. I am new here. Any suggestion on how to attach my OSCAR files?
by sleepingbetter0209
Mon Mar 18, 2024 5:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Large Leak Frustration
Replies: 9
Views: 1739

Large Leak Frustration

I am not new to therapy as I am CPAP patient for last 15 months; however, I have started with my new mask about 60 days ago (Resmed Airlift F30 full face mask ) and it was great for about 4 weeks- I have replaced cushion after 1 month and always had good seal and mimim leaks. All of a sudden, I am g...
by sleepingbetter0209
Thu Mar 14, 2024 8:40 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Managing large leaks
Replies: 2
Views: 830

Managing large leaks

I have hybrid full face mask and I have just had two nights of high leaks- 25 and 27 ML. I tried tightening headgear but I found magnet came unattached on one side of head. I am still sort of new at this and was wondering if there is a way to insure magnet stays attached to headgear. I may be rollin...
by sleepingbetter0209
Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:37 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Help with stuffy nose from CPAP Air
Replies: 1
Views: 703

Help with stuffy nose from CPAP Air

I am desperate for help. Almost every night I wake up with stuffy nose after sleeping around 3-4 hours. The I realize my nose is all plugged up from air from machine and I need to steam in order to get some relief. My mask is Airfit F30 hybrid mask which goes under the nose —. It is fairly comfortab...
by sleepingbetter0209
Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:53 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Confusion over cleaning hose/tubing
Replies: 9
Views: 2503

Confusion over cleaning hose/tubing

In spite of using CPAP for over a year, I am still confused about cleaning the hose/tube. I pour warm water with mild unscented soap into hose and swish it around then soak for 25 minutes. I always seem to get water drops left inside hose even though I hang on shower for several hours . I experience...
by sleepingbetter0209
Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:04 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: nasal decongestants
Replies: 3
Views: 2014

nasal decongestants

Does anyone out there have any positive experience using nasal decongestants long term to help relieve stuffiness at night while sleeping? I know they are intended for short term use; however anyone use them moderately and find them helpful?
by sleepingbetter0209
Sun Mar 10, 2024 7:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Accidentally erasing stored data on CPAP machine
Replies: 8
Views: 2614

Accidentally erasing stored data on CPAP machine

I came across a video online that suggested that I have to change the time zone on my Airsense 11 CPAP device. This is because of Daylight savings time. the video instructed me that in order to change to correct time zone, I needed to erase stored data on machine since I have a back up on my SD card...