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- Wed May 06, 2009 5:18 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: What causes you to take off your mask?
- Replies: 19
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Re: What causes you to take off your mask?
I've only been at this for about two weeks now, but I find that I take my FF mask off because I think it's leaking. Typically, I roll over and hear air rushing from somewhere (not realizing that it's coming from the vent thingy (insert proper term here). I went from a nasal pillow mask to an ultra m...
- Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:57 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: First night observations
- Replies: 3
- Views: 930
First night observations
Hello again! I figured out how to check the data for the system leak and AHI from my first night with my machine. The system leak was 38.3 and the AHI (apnea/hypopnea index?) was 5.5. I have a Mirage Swift II with the nasal pillows. I found that I would wake up when I heard air rushing, which may be...
- Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:35 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newbie Intro and Questions
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1291
Re: Newbie Intro and Questions
Thanks for the info! I ended up with a Mirage Swift II headgear. The guy seemed to be in a hurry although he did explain how to clean the machine and how to adjust the headgear. I think I'll learn more here than he would have told me anyway. I'm excited for my first night!! Now to find those directi...
- Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:48 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newbie Intro and Questions
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1291
Newbie Intro and Questions
Hello everyone! It's the night before I get my new CPAP machine and I am quite nervous. I am so glad that I found this site, it has been a wealth of information for me. This is my first actual post as I have been lurking and reading as much as I could before posting. I have Cigna for my coverage, so...