I got to 53% and was woken up for oxygen also during my study. Whilst that isn't as low as your relative it must have worried both the technician and my doctor as I had oxygen delivered the morning after my study

bipap_in_SA wrote:I just thought I'd add that I have the Fisher & Paykel hc100 heated humidifier and I don't think it's that good. What might be better?

The newer HC150 is great; I was dry as a bone with my M Series humidifier.

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snoregirl wrote:dudly

I am at a pressure of 13 and pillow mask (swift) is just fine at that pressure.

I did say some pillow may not work with a higher pressure. I also mentioned that OptiLife may work or not, and that I am not sure.

If it helps, the OptiLife worked for me at 17.

I found both the Opus and Optilife to be very quiet especially compared to my ComfortCurve which has a habbit of whistling if moisture gets trapped in the vents.

It took me weeks to get a decent nights sleep but like most I'd been fighting with different masks, messing with various humidity settings and probably most importantly for me, learning to sleep with a lump of plastic strapped to my face after sleeping for 40 years without. All I can tell you is kee...

Like the others have said its probable a heated humidifier will solve the problem - it worked for me.

Regarding the Hybrid... I was surprised when I spoke to a representative from billmyinsurance.com. She told me that they can't provide the Hybrid because there is some issue with the manufacture and billing codes. Apparently Medicare has also been denying claims for the Hybrid. Hopefully they will ...

The Hybrid is great for reading and watching TV but isn't for everyone.

As everyone has said, don't give up!

I'd be tempted to try a Hybrid if you can get one. Of the 9 masks I've tried I always woke up feeling refreshed with mine; unfortunately my nares just don't like it and get so irritated I can't wear mine.

Dave

I'm pretty bad, I've tried nine masks in 6 weeks with all but one being out of pocket. On a positive note though I've finally found one that I can sleep for 6 hours plus with which is the ComfortCurve Nasal Interface - YAY me! I'm not sure how I'll manage in the summer as I'm worried the cheek pads ...

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It's a Large with Standard Cushion still boxed with the CD & User guide.

I've tried wearing this mask a couple of times for probably less than 2.5 hours total; it's just too long for my face and constantly leaks air into my eyes or leaks by my chin.

Asking $100 plus shipping.

I've had humidity issues for a long time but after reading numerous posts here finally purchased my own HC150 (I was given a heated M series by my healthcare provider). All I can say is what a difference! It really is night and day as the HC 150 baby puts out so much humidity I can't run it above 3 ...

I'd like to know where to find this tubing too.

BMI = big man index right? Well hell, I sure rate highly on that one! I'm 41, 320 lbs and 6 feet tall - I was 220 until last year then everything went haywire and I got up to 375