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by rcarr121
Wed Oct 22, 2008 9:50 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: optilfe cradle cushion
Replies: 5
Views: 1270

Re: optilfe cradle cushion

Hi all,
I've seen a lot of notes about various cushions. Does anyone have additional info on the Opti-life cradle specifically?
by rcarr121
Thu Oct 09, 2008 12:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Help with nasal pillows, please
Replies: 16
Views: 2167

Re: Help with nasal pillows, please

I'm sure this is just going to sound wrong, but it really works well. This is a real, serious suggestion given to me by an RN. -- Use a personal lubricant, KY Jelly and such, but not massage oils. It has no interaction with silicone, is hypo-allergenic, won't irritate sensitive skin and if you use a...
by rcarr121
Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:16 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Suggestions needed for a really quiet mask
Replies: 4
Views: 1225

Suggestions needed for a really quiet mask

Hello, It seems my mask is loud enough that my wife now sleeps on the farthest edge of the bed. I'm using an OptiLife Nasal Pillow with my Sleep Easy CPAP w/ built in humidifier, pressure is set at 12cm. The noisy part is the exhalation port in the front of the mask. Does anyone have suggestions for...
by rcarr121
Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:45 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Quiet CPAP/Bi-PAP and Mask? and other questions
Replies: 0
Views: 930

Quiet CPAP/Bi-PAP and Mask? and other questions

Hello all, My doc hasn't been the most helpful guy and I need some advice / guidance. I've been using my Sleep Easy CPAP Machine with Built In Heated Humidifier & OptiLife Nasal Pillow Mask since July. I've had problems with the headgear slipping off of my head overnight, but my main issue is noise....