OP is right to be concerned. Use of a CPAP without filters will necessarily increase the amount of particulates the user is exposed to in comparison to a non-user. The CPAP machine necessarily has to draw in more air than a human would in order to provide the higher pressure, which means more parti...

OP is right to be concerned. Use of a CPAP without filters will necessarily increase the amount of particulates the user is exposed to in comparison to a non-user. The CPAP machine necessarily has to draw in more air than a human would in order to provide the higher pressure, which means more partic...

Just in case anyone is still experiencing this, I managed to get mine to start syncing again. Apparently this issue has been common enough for Philips to issue a notification to the app (accessed under the bell icon in the top right corner) recommending a manual sync. To manually sync: 1. Tap on the...

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Fri Feb 28, 2025 8:47 pm

It still syncs to DME, and the data will still appear, albeit a day or two behind.

That's if you have the DreamStation variant with a built-in modem. Not everyone does.

I've got the same problem. The DreamMapper app (latest version 3.0.1) won't sync anymore - the message it gives under the notifications tab is that it no longer has Bluetooth permissions. I think there's a bug in this version of the app, as I double-checked the permissions and it has everything it s...

Magnesium, [....] etc. are all ones that should be avoided in the evening. :?: :?: Manesium in the evening is frequently recommended to promote better sleep. So what's your source for that comment? Yes, magnesium can have a beneficial effect on sleep (mainly if you're deficient). However, if you ta...

Glad to hear things are improving, GrandmaA . Yes, I would recommend shifting vitamin and mineral supplements to morning if you they are a single daily dose. Is the alcohol wipe the only thing you are using to clean the mask cushion? I wouldn't apply it to your skin (since it's dry) but for the cush...

Just wanted to add that Vitamin D is crucial to the central nervous system serotonin pathway (the one that ends with melatonin), so it also has a significant impact on sleep. If you're deficient, you definitely need to supplement it, but again you should be taking it in the morning for the best resu...

Yes, magnesium can have a beneficial effect on sleep (mainly if you're deficient). However, if you take it in the evening, you increase the risks of magnesium-induced dreams/nightmares. Unfortunately research on this side-effect is lacking, so all we have is anecdotal evidence (mine included) that i...

Glad to hear you are making progress with it. It definitely sounds like a liner or slight adjustment to the mask fit may help with the pressure sores. If your skin is quite dry already though, you might want to consider just a basic moisturiser (non-oily type so that you don't have to use soap on yo...

You're definitely not screwed. There are a lot of different mask options, so don't give up on CPAP therapy if you have issues early on. When I started, I had to swap masks five times before I found one that worked well for me. It also generally takes a bit of time to get used to sleeping with the ma...

robysue1 has a lot of good points there and it would be very helpful to understand a bit more about your sleep environment. Just to add my two cents, can you clarify I can’t lay with just one pillow Has your sleeping position changed since you lost weight and do you sleep on your side or back? If it...

Hi all, New to the forum but long-term CPAP user (10+ years). I am also autistic and have been going through autistic burnout for over a year. This has exacerbated my sensory issues significantly and I am now finding that noise (and temperature) are having much more of an impact than they used to in...