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- Wed Oct 31, 2012 12:35 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Any nasal pillow mask that vents *upward*?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1917
Any nasal pillow mask that vents *upward*?
I'm afraid I'm not having much luck figuring this out by looking at photos online. I had my son a month ago and have been trouble getting enough sleep with my CPAP since then, because I fall asleep feeding him. I need a nasal pillow mask that I can configure so the tubing goes up over my head instea...
- Wed Apr 21, 2010 6:58 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: CPAP and Air Travel
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3526
Re: CPAP and Air Travel
I've flown with mine once every month or two for the last three years, domestically and internationally. Carry it on, don't put non-medical stuff in your CPAP case (you can put other medical things in, like medication, contact lens supplies, etc.), take it out of the bag like you would with a laptop...
- Mon Apr 19, 2010 4:56 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: How do you clean your headgear straps?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 23610
Re: How do you clean your headgear straps?
I use a net bag made for lingerie, throw them in there and wash them with the delicate laundry. We have to use gentle detergent anyway due to my DH's allergies so I don't know how regular detergent would be.
- Thu Apr 08, 2010 10:10 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Nasal pillows for side sleepers?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10451
Re: Nasal pillows for side sleepers?
I'm a side sleeper and have used the ComfortLite 2, the OptiLife, and the Opus. No problems side-sleeping with any of them, although I got sore nostrils from the CL2. So I'd suggest trying a different (maybe thicker/firmer) pillow.
- Tue Apr 06, 2010 8:25 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: How old were you when you got diagnosed?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 18156
Re: How old were you when you got diagnosed?
I was also 28 when I was diagnosed 3 years ago.
- Mon Apr 05, 2010 9:52 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Any "younger" people on here?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 5124
Re: Any "younger" people on here?
I'm almost 32, was diagnosed 3 years ago, and the first time I remember complaining to a doctor that I was tired all the time was when I was 11.
- Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:41 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: How long until I feel the benefits of CPAP
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6477
Re: How long until I feel the benefits of CPAP
Some people feel better right away, some don't realize it until they look back over the past several months and realize they've gradually been getting better. It takes about 3-6 months to pay off "sleep debt," but many people find that even after that, they still need to get healthy--for example, if...
- Sun Mar 21, 2010 12:04 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Highest water capacity available in free-standing humidifier
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5438
Re: Highest water capacity available in free-standing humidifier
Every few hours?! I live in the desert where the ambient humidity is frequently at or below 10% and my 350mL Sandman humidifier (set to 8 of 10) lasts me 2 full nights!
- Fri Mar 19, 2010 10:51 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Question for those with GK420E
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2291
Re: Question for those with GK420E
I broke mine the same way as WillSucceed, also under warranty, so I got a replacement Sandman Auto instead. I thought they'd stopped selling the 420E, actually. If I were you, I'd run the machine as straight CPAP for a night or two, that should get the sensor line dried out and prevent it from overc...
- Tue Mar 16, 2010 11:12 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newbie and Airlines
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2624
Re: Newbie and Airlines
I've never heard of a machine that adjusted automatically at 10,000 feet. I looked carefully because I live in Albuquerque (5000 feet) but frequently have to travel to Santa Fe for work (7500 feet). My machine works in Santa Fe, but not at 10,000 feet (it's rated for up to 9000). I've used my machin...
- Tue Mar 16, 2010 11:06 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: a personal question..
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5962
Re: a personal question..
Funny thing is I never got up during the night to go to the bathroom, but my husband did... 2 - 3 times every night. When I started my CPAP, he stopped. It's been 2 months, and no more waking up to go to to the bathroom for him! He also said that my first night on CPAP was the best night of sleep H...
- Tue Mar 16, 2010 11:04 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Update on my nasal pillows
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2100
Re: Update on my nasal pillows
Yeah, definitely replace them at least every 3 months. By the end of 3 months when I replace mine, I can really tell the difference in how well I sleep.
- Sun Mar 14, 2010 8:12 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Car choices for CPAP?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1593
Re: Car choices for CPAP?
Our Mercury Mariner has a 110V outlet (i.e. a regular outlet like you'd find in the wall). I've only used it when my husband was driving; if I were driving by myself and needed to pull over, I'd use the portable CPAP battery instead of the car's. Although since I have a hybrid, it would be less of a...
- Thu Mar 11, 2010 9:58 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Just Diagnosed with OSA need some advice
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1162
Re: Just Diagnosed with OSA need some advice
The hose cover is necessary if the air inside the hose is ever significantly warmer than the air in the room (the water will condense in the hose, then pour on your face--this is called "rainout"), but you can mitigate it somewhat by keeping the hose under the covers with you. Although honestly I ha...
- Wed Mar 10, 2010 11:07 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Goodnight 420G
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3149
Re: Goodnight 420G
Was this a new-ish machine? If so, call your supplier IMMEDIATELY. My 420E died about a bit over a year ago (on Christmas Eve 2008) and my supplier told me that ALL GoodKnight 420 machines (esp. the G, but also the others) manufactured after January 2007 or so are continued to be inferior and should...