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by snozzle
Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: unsupportive family
Replies: 42
Views: 5276

Re: unsupportive family

I've suffered from Apnea most of my adult life. When it began (looking back), I was 6'1" and 167 pounds and lived a very healthy lifestyle...plenty of exercise, even ran in a few marathons, eating right, yadda, yadda. Didn't know what it was and was misdiagnosed several times. I probably didn't need...
by snozzle
Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can Nasal Pillows Work with a Mustache?
Replies: 8
Views: 2739

Re: Can Nasal Pillows Work with a Mustache?

I also have a non-negotiable mustache...it's pretty bushy, and have only ever used pillows. Tried: Adam Circuit Breeze Sleepgear Mirage Swift Mirage Swift II Mirage Swift LT I had issues with all of them. I currently use a Respironics OptiLife Nasal Interface System and absolutely love it. Because i...
by snozzle
Sat Mar 14, 2009 10:45 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Runny Nose with CPAP
Replies: 13
Views: 13279

Re: Runny Nose with CPAP

I'm new here myself and haven't read all the threads...suspect it's been discussed many times but I'll throw my two cents in anyway. When I first went on the therapy, it was a major problem for me and some days constant sneezing. Was related to temperature and humidity in the house. My first CPAP di...
by snozzle
Sat Mar 14, 2009 7:51 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed's S8 AutoSet II CPAP Machine vs. Respironics M Series
Replies: 14
Views: 4001

Re: Resmed's S8 AutoSet II CPAP Machine vs. Respironics M Series

New here also. See my sig. Not really familiar with the S8 AutoSet II, as I had a much older Resmed machine, but when it came time to replace it, I tested it and the Respironics M series. I'll not knock anyone's choices...just understand, all CPAP machines do basically the same job...if you have a c...
by snozzle
Sat Mar 14, 2009 7:20 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: flashing blue light
Replies: 19
Views: 9697

Re: flashing blue light

Just want to say; thanks for the thread...my humidifier started flashing the K-mart special this AM and of course the owners manual and respironics. com were no help, but there was plenty of info here...no solution yet, but was a great starting point...will be whining to my provider on Monday. Why ...