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by gerrymoorerrtdotcom
Tue May 19, 2009 11:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: That burning sensation
Replies: 7
Views: 1906

Re: That burning sensation

Sounds like the bearning and thus pushing the blower to the side. If you put your hand on top of the system while it is running and feel a vibration you need to do something about it. Also, if you pick up the system and turn it from side to side and you hear noise you need a new blower. This is typi...
by gerrymoorerrtdotcom
Tue May 19, 2009 11:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Having obstruction on exhalation..
Replies: 9
Views: 1338

Re: Having obstruction on exhalation..

I am not firmiliar with this cpap system, but is there a ramp setting that is causing the initial pressure to be high? If you set a 4 cm as your baseline that is what it should stay at until you are asleep. Gerry
by gerrymoorerrtdotcom
Tue May 19, 2009 11:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: MANY Questions, need answers!
Replies: 7
Views: 1308

Re: MANY Questions, need answers!

I think you are doing just great, choice of mask would be comfort, but please do not go to the FFM if you do not need too. The numbers look great on both masks compared to what you were off cpap. As per flow limitation I was looking around for an article that I read a while ago about it and wanted t...
by gerrymoorerrtdotcom
Mon May 18, 2009 10:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New need help
Replies: 8
Views: 1449

Re: New need help

I would do everything in the world to stick with the nasal pillows, what kind of nasal pillow system did he give you? Manufacturer, they are not all created equal. cpap system wouldn't matter much here only just that you have a humidifier. What training did he give you to make changes on your own? a...
by gerrymoorerrtdotcom
Mon May 18, 2009 10:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sudden case of mouth breathing THOUGHTS?
Replies: 22
Views: 3038

Re: Sudden case of mouth breathing THOUGHTS?

When was the last time you replaced your mask? Have you had your system downloaded lately to see if there is a change in your therapy? Leakage of course would be high, but is it occuring all night? Gerry
by gerrymoorerrtdotcom
Mon May 18, 2009 10:30 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ear problems with cpap use
Replies: 4
Views: 2022

Re: ear problems with cpap use

As you may know that the ears to connect to your nasal cavity, therefore when you put on your cpap and apply pressure that can make it painful for you to wear the cpap. I had one other client that had ear difficulty with cpap masks and we trialed the Fisher Paykel Oracle mask with him and it worked ...