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by Shez
Sun Nov 09, 2008 5:51 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Help! New to CPAP W/IRRITATED NOSE
Replies: 33
Views: 7709

Re: Help! New to CPAP W/IRRITATED NOSE

Hey I just wanted to add that I had no end of problems with the Rhinocort spray and had very similar allergy symptoms but only when using the spray.....maybe as suggested try a different spray. Good luck with it I hope you iron out the kinks....
Shez
by Shez
Sun Nov 09, 2008 5:45 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Does the humidifier make the air warm/hot?
Replies: 11
Views: 3288

Re: Does the humidifier make the air warm/hot?

Thanks for the replies, Does the moisture go into your lungs? and is there any risk or side effects from this? would it increase the risk of infection? should this help with the sore/dry throat? I do live on the coast, about 100mtrs from the beach. Unfortunatly I have my doubts that I could use jus...
by Shez
Sat Nov 08, 2008 10:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Does the humidifier make the air warm/hot?
Replies: 11
Views: 3288

Does the humidifier make the air warm/hot?

My question, as stupid as it may seem is , does the humidifier make the air going into the mask warm/hot? I was not prescribed one but from being on this forum many users have suggested I get one. Before I invest the money I want to know if the air heats up as I don't think I could stand that, I li...
by Shez
Tue Oct 14, 2008 3:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: .
Replies: 24
Views: 3459

Re: OT: Flu shot - Do you get one? Good idea?

Now you can see why it is a good idea to investigate before you vacinate, there is ALOT of money tied up in all vacinations, - my only point to you, and as I said it is your decision, get the facts on the vacine (you can ask your local chemist for the manufacturers information sheet) and decide fro...
by Shez
Tue Oct 14, 2008 6:07 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: .
Replies: 24
Views: 3459

Re: OT: Flu shot - Do you get one? Good idea?

Yes it is serious stuff and u should always investigate before you vacinate... good idea to check your family history for reactions to any immunizations as well. remembering of course that the vacine is based on the previous virus and not all shots use dead virus cells, this is where you should be ...
by Shez
Mon Oct 13, 2008 6:09 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Taking off mask at night?
Replies: 28
Views: 5476

Re: Taking off mask at night?

Hi Rusty, I have had these same 'issues' since starting my therapy and other than positive thinking the main thing (another user from this awesome site suggested) that helped me is having my mask on at night while I was watching the TV, and getting used to not having the ramp on. I found I would go...
by Shez
Mon Oct 13, 2008 5:44 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Here is my first post and ALL MY PROBLEMS!
Replies: 32
Views: 6165

Re: Here is my first post and ALL MY PROBLEMS!

Sorry....lol didn't realise I wasn't loged on ...have an awesome sleep..
by Shez
Sun Oct 12, 2008 4:00 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: newbie frustration
Replies: 51
Views: 9708

Re: newbie frustration

Hey Reef, I am a newbie also and can't add to the awesome advice that you have received from some of the best guys/gals on here, except to reiterate, hang in there, keep trying and never give up, if it isn't working for you keep searching for what will. I have been stubborn about my therapy also se...
by Shez
Fri Oct 10, 2008 6:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Trying not 2 give up.......pls help
Replies: 12
Views: 2098

Re: Trying not 2 give up.......pls help

Thanks again guys, the feedback is awesome. Julie I also live by the sea but will look at getting a humidifyer....maybe it was less stress on the cruise as well....food 4 thought....lol.....thanks. Update so far is, I have been 2 full days without using Rhinocourt and my nose feels 200% better , it...
by Shez
Thu Oct 09, 2008 2:26 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Trying not 2 give up.......pls help
Replies: 12
Views: 2098

Re: Trying not 2 give up.......pls help

I don't know how to thank u all individually so thanks heaps everyone for your time and input. I have only been having the sore throat since I started the nasal spray, prior to that went months without a sore throat. I have stopped the spray and will see if that improves in the next couple of days....
by Shez
Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:18 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: discouraged and tired - do these numbers make sense to you?
Replies: 5
Views: 1181

Re: discouraged and tired - do these numbers make sense to you?

I can't offer suggestions but I do want to say, I totally understand ur frustration, I have also been trying so hard and am not yet 'there', all I can say is hang in there, don't give up, the solutions will come. Shez
by Shez
Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:13 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Trying not 2 give up.......pls help
Replies: 12
Views: 2098

Trying not 2 give up.......pls help

Hey guys, I'm new to forums but desparatley need help of any kind. I have a Resmed S8 Series AutoScore II and a Resmed Mirage Quattro FF mask which I started in March this year. My setting is supposed to be 11 but as I was having so much trouble just keeping the mask on my face, (I am a mouth breat...