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by Brian123
Sat Aug 29, 2009 2:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Eye problems from mask?
Replies: 15
Views: 5052

Re: Eye problems from mask?

My eyes have also changed since starting CPAP.

Could the increased air pressure behind the eyes a cause?
by Brian123
Fri Aug 28, 2009 7:49 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Other uses for CPAP
Replies: 16
Views: 2934

Re: Other uses for CPAP

I had to enter a confined space with no fresh air and spray an insulation on the inside. With the machine outside to provide air, a nasal mask and ten hoses connected together, the job got done.
by Brian123
Fri Jul 10, 2009 7:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: POLL: What got you into xPAP therapy ?
Replies: 32
Views: 14909

Re: POLL: What got you into xPAP therapy ?

On a visit to a specialist, for an unrelated matter, he said "Thats no concern but lets talk about your sleep apnea, you have that don't you?" After a quick warning I was sent to a sleep clinic for a take-home monitor. My results the next day, I cant remember the numbers (I was overtired) seemed to ...
by Brian123
Fri Jun 12, 2009 6:02 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What is the impact of leaks?
Replies: 4
Views: 935

What is the impact of leaks?

New software got me checking my high snoring and high leak rates. I'm thinking the snoring rates shown dont impact my sleep so are no problem. On the high leaks, my mask on respironics user guide shows a listing: Pressure Drop cm H2O(hPa) at 50LPM of 0.1 and at 100LPM of .25 Am I reading that right,...
by Brian123
Tue Jun 02, 2009 9:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: First Try on nasal pillows
Replies: 7
Views: 1129

Re: First Try on nasal pillows

My new comfort gel mask broke tabs off at the connection point for the 'ball'. The supplier sold me another over priced one for 10% off. So I have found this place for supplies now. I repaired the mask by drilling holes in the part of the tab still attached to the outside of the mask, and threading ...