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by jdwilson16
Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:52 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Best Chin Strap????
Replies: 22
Views: 5305

Pap-Cap looks promising

I have used the Pap-Cap for 3 nights now and the results are very encouraging. I have been on CPAP for about 2 months and could not control leaks from my mouth. I also could not get consistent results from CPAP and my AHI would very from 4 to 15 with most in the low teens on nights that leaks were a...
by jdwilson16
Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OPUS Masks
Replies: 8
Views: 1795

I used the Opus 360 for 2-3 weeks and it was a good mask, however, it put too much pressure on my nose and caused sores and had a moderate amount of leakage. I switched to the new Swift LT and have used it for 2 weeks and like it better. No soreness, less tension on the headgear and less leakage.

by jdwilson16
Fri Jun 13, 2008 3:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Could this Stop Mouth Breathing?
Replies: 6
Views: 1085

Could this Stop Mouth Breathing?

It seems chin straps do not work for me since my tongue does not go where it needs to go when relaxed and I can exhale even when I push up my lower lip. I found this website and wondered if anyone had any experience with the Patakara Lip Trainer. I maybe can see it for helping strengthen muscles in ...
by jdwilson16
Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:50 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 1st ok night w/ my machine!!
Replies: 17
Views: 3040

The Opus 360 was a good mask for me as far as fit goes, but it hurt my nose and leaked if I slept on my side. I switched to the new ResMed Swift LT and it does not hurt my nose and the leaks were almost zero. You may want to give it a try.

by jdwilson16
Wed Jun 11, 2008 3:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Lowering HI events - Need advice
Replies: 19
Views: 2624

Well I finally got 3 days with a total AHI at 5.3 or less and AI around 1 or less. I did several things to get here and I hope that the trend continues. 1. Slowly increased my pressure from 10 to 11.6 over the past 2 weeks 2. Changed EPR level from 3 to 1, then 1 only on ramp 3. Switched to a Swift ...
by jdwilson16
Tue Jun 10, 2008 2:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed copy's again!
Replies: 9
Views: 1539

As a former Opus 360 user, I CAN see the difference. The Swift LT is much better (for me) than the Opus 360. The Swift LT is lighter, easier to assemble, and the dual pillows seal much better than the Opus 360. I no longer have leaks and can actually sleep on my side. For the first time my AHI is un...
by jdwilson16
Mon Jun 09, 2008 10:36 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New to bpap and interested in software/card reader
Replies: 5
Views: 1089

If you do not want to reboot your iMac to run windows, then you have a couple options. Both Parallel and Fusion will run XP (probably Vista but why?) in a window on the Mac. I have not tested this on my iMac, but have read posts that this has been done. I have the ResMed CPAP and also looking to get...
by jdwilson16
Mon Jun 09, 2008 10:08 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My Initial Night Using the New Resmed Swift LT
Replies: 14
Views: 5070

I have used the Swift LT for 3 nights and I am extremely pleased with it. I had the Opus 360 and the Swift LT fixed all of the issues i was having. It is more comfortable to wear, does not hurt my nose and leaks a lot less than the Opus 360. I am a side sleeper and I could not sleep on my side with ...
by jdwilson16
Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:57 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How many people adjust CPAP presure w/o consulting their MD?
Replies: 44
Views: 6864

If I waited for my doctor appointment for each change then it would take a year or more to get to where I am just 3 weeks into my treatment. My ENT wrote the first prescription and I cancelled the appointment for the CPAP and got an appointment with a doctor that specializes in Sleep Apnea, because ...
by jdwilson16
Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:34 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Lowering HI events - Need advice
Replies: 19
Views: 2624

The effect of EPR does impact the total AHI and seems to impact HI even more in my experience. If EPR is used, you do need more pressure to get the same results when EPR is off. I have since reduced EPR to 1 and only use on ramp and that seems to work well for me. Last night was a great night . over...
by jdwilson16
Sun Jun 08, 2008 8:18 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Lowering HI events - Need advice
Replies: 19
Views: 2624

Lowering HI events - Need advice

I seem to have begun to get control over my total AHi with AI events under 5 but HI events are still over 5 . Last night AHI was 7.5 with AI at 1.7 and HI at 5.8. Any suggestions on reducing the HI events? So far I have eliminated EPR on my S8 after a short ramp period. This really helped to get the...
by jdwilson16
Sat Jun 07, 2008 10:32 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: First Night with Swift LT
Replies: 0
Views: 2132

First Night with Swift LT

I have only been on CPAP for about 3 weeks. I used the Swift II in the sleep study and was prepared to use it at home until my DME suggested the Opus 360 since I sleep on both sides during the night. I liked the Opus 360 except that it caused minor sores on my nares no matter what I tried. Anyway, a...