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by tangents
Mon May 14, 2012 11:31 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Where does the Aloha Exhaust?
Replies: 7
Views: 1241

Where does the Aloha Exhaust?

I currently use the Swift FX, and am happy with everything except the direction of the exhaust - right at my husband. Where does the Aloha exhaust?

Thanks!
by tangents
Wed Sep 28, 2011 6:48 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Something to spend a few minutes on
Replies: 3
Views: 846

Re: Something to spend a few minutes on

Thanks for sharing that link. Very interesting, very informative, and funny too!
by tangents
Tue Sep 27, 2011 5:46 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: First Post - My Newbie Success with the S9
Replies: 8
Views: 1428

Re: First Post - My Newbie Success with the S9

Good for you Kyndcookie! Your attitude will help you through any obstacles you may have, along with the good people on this forum. It takes a little while to recover from the sleep deprivation - so be as good to yourself as you can in the meantime.
by tangents
Tue Sep 27, 2011 1:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: After a year of bliss - now my mouth opens. Help!
Replies: 10
Views: 1644

Re: After a year of bliss - now my mouth opens. Help!

Hi Kirstena, I recently had the same situation going on. Mouth so dry there wasn't a molecule to start salivating with. Mine was due to a malfunction in my Puritan Bennett 420E pressure sensor line. The machine was pumping its little heart out! Here's what I suggest: check your machine carefully (wh...
by tangents
Tue Sep 27, 2011 1:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Intellipap and SmartLink - Can't Figure it Out
Replies: 5
Views: 890

Re: Intellipap and SmartLink - Can't Figure it Out

Sorry - I wised up and listed the proper equipment under my profile. I am transferring my data from the APAP to the SD card, and importing it to the desktop from the SD card. All I get is the "Dashboard". I know there's more information there, and I want it.
by tangents
Tue Sep 27, 2011 10:54 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Intellipap and SmartLink - Can't Figure it Out
Replies: 5
Views: 890

Intellipap and SmartLink - Can't Figure it Out

I recently bought the Intellipap with the complete software package, and although I am an engineer, I cannot figure out how to use the software. I'm really feeling stupid. Do you have to hard-connect your machine to your computer, or can you just transfer data via the data card? All I can get in Sma...
by tangents
Mon Jan 05, 2009 3:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Do I need a Sandman??? (could use Snoredog's Advice)
Replies: 12
Views: 1375

Re: Do I need a Sandman??? (could use Snoredog's Advice)

Hi Bluebonnet-Gal, I'm so happy that you're on the CPAP journey with us. I remember my first few weeks on this forum and with my new "sleeping partner". It was daunting, but at the same time such a relief to finally get some sleep. As the others have said, there's a lot of variables to the process o...
by tangents
Mon Jan 05, 2009 2:53 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: PB 420E data question
Replies: 16
Views: 3593

Re: PB 420E data question

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t219/tangledintangents/2007-05-19.jpg If you look at the Cycle States graph, your ideal plot would be straight across, at the top of the graph. On the Pie Chart, that correlates to 100% "Normal" state. I think the other categories on the pie chart are "Intermediat...
by tangents
Tue Dec 16, 2008 10:37 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Rest in Peace
Replies: 158
Views: 24289

Re: Rest in Peace

Oh, man, I can't believe it. Cristen and Ali, I'm so sorry for your loss. To lose your Dad so young is just plain cruel. He would speak often of his health journeys, always with the goal of helping others find their way. He was so proud of you two. It was very nice of you to find your way to this fo...
by tangents
Tue Oct 28, 2008 1:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Headrest deconstruction and gender
Replies: 40
Views: 5967

Re: Headrest deconstruction and gender

Ozij,

I didn't mind the headgear, but it rubbed my hair off. Plus I had to wear my hair in a ponytail for another anchor point, which stressed my roots too.

Nice poll, I'm curious about the results!

Cathy
by tangents
Tue Oct 28, 2008 1:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Attn: whiners, complainers, quitters
Replies: 98
Views: 40026

Re: Attn: whiners, complainers, quitters

Wulfman wrote:carbonman,

I LOVE your poll.

I've tended to hand out "tough love", myself.

Den
Den,

I'm thankful for your "love", however tough it may be!!

Nice poll, Carbonman!

Cathy
by tangents
Fri Sep 26, 2008 9:22 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Machine for newbie
Replies: 7
Views: 1365

Re: Machine for newbie

I would never argue with Slinky - she knows her stuff. However, I love my Puritan Bennett 420E. The ONLY thing missing is exhalation relief. Otherwise it's a great little machine.

Good luck with your titration and machine acquisition!
Cathy
by tangents
Wed Sep 24, 2008 6:40 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: *HELP* * HELP* Comfortable Nasal Mask
Replies: 8
Views: 1283

Re: *HELP* * HELP* Comfortable Nasal Mask

Hi Jack,

My hands-down favorite is the Headrest Nasal Pillow. Great for side sleepers.

Good luck choosing,
Cathy
by tangents
Mon Sep 22, 2008 6:30 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Would you keep tinkering if this were you?
Replies: 24
Views: 2985

Re: Would you keep tinkering if this were you?

Greetings, Billmanweh!

Looks great, I agree that you shouldn't change anything. More pressure may make your leak rate to up, which I find less restful. Good for you - you really stuck with it, and I hope you're now getting the rest you deserve.

Take Care,
Cathy