Mold can be an issue in a hoardy place. My grandson's mother (ex daugher-in-law) lives in a pig pen. His is 8 yrs old and through every winter has constant colds, coughs sinus infections. It's a nasty story and proving she keeps the boy in filth is almost impossible. CPS is a total waste of time. an...

I guess I’m one of the few not afraid to service my machine. I come from a long line of do-it-yourself family. Being frugal (cheap), I don't like to throw things away or pay someone for a job I am capable of doing myself. If I could stand the pain, I'd even drill my own teeth. Since I don't expect a...

FYI, This is not vibration or air escaping. It is definitly bearing noise.

I've been on CPAP for 16 yrs. The first machine (Can't remember brand) was completely manual. After 12 yrs, it started having a high pitched whine. Dealer said it could not be repaired. Through insurance at the time, I got new Resmed S7 with electronics, etc. (Much easier for me to adjust my own pre...

There is a whole bunch of stuff regarding apnea that you are fighting. First, being fat is a major reason for apnea in the first place. This is not to say OSA will affect everyong this way, but there are a lot of metabolic and chemical things working against you which can make you even fatter. First...

I am using a mirage Ultra II. After trying many masks, this seemed to be the best. It still leaks but less than others. I don't think there is a perfect mask for my fat face.. Of note the one thing I can determine from the data is the leak median is 3.6. there are some bigger jumps but probably when...

Ok,I am a big guy, 310 lbs. I've been using a CPAP for 12 years. My initial setting was 15 and from the start, I began having great sleep, feeling better, etc. Along the way, I lost 100 lbs. As my weight went down, I reduced the pressure, eventually putting the CPAP in the closet as I felt it wasn't...

No,I don't intend to do the na na boo boo thing and understand creating an adverserial relationship isn't a good thing. However, my main question remains: Are there any documented, technical recommendations by the makers of the machines or other experts? If the machine set pressure below 12 won't pu...

I posted before about APAP problem that I am using for a month. As several people pointed out, it appears the doctor (nurse pract) don't appear to be that knowledgeable regarding the machine. With my regular machine set at 17, trying to use APAP at 5-20 setting they ordered, was a disaster. They res...

I've seen some post that read, "Is there a group in City X?" I'm wondering if there is a state by state listing of Sleep Apnea or CPAP support groups? Anyone know of one? If not, does anyone know of a group in West Michigan?

My curent machine is a ResMed S7. Before that I can't remember but it had a manual pressure adjustment. I figured out how to adjust the screw but was just trial an error to lower the pressure after I lost weight and reverse when i gained it back. When it started making noise (not a result of my adju...

Does anyone adjust the pressure on their own CPAP? I've used a machine for 12+ years. 8 yrs ago, I lost 100 lbs. As the weight went down, I adjusted pressure down until finally, I put the machine in the closet cause I didn't need it anymore. On the bad side, i gained the weight back. On the good sid...

I've been married for 40 yrs and my SA started about 15 yrs ago. I was 200 lbs on my wedding day which gradually climbed over 300. About 8 yrs ago, I went on Atkins and lost 100 lbs in 10 months. As the weight came off, I was able to lower my pressure until I didn't need it. For the 3-4 yrs until I ...

If you had throat surgery (UPP LUPP) or other, I would like to talk to you. First, I've used a CPAP for 15 yrs and gernally my SA is under control. I am now retired and suppliment my SS income with small research or writing projects. My preference is topics I know about or am interested in so I acce...