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by sleepless in florida
Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Regis Philbin on cpap
Replies: 65
Views: 9397

Re: Regis Philbin on cpap

I am not famous but I got in to a sleep study quickly and Dr. there that morning to discuss results and left with masks. So it probably depends on your medical standards in your area. GL
by sleepless in florida
Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: AutoPAP pressure of 15 vs. CPAP pressure of 7???
Replies: 13
Views: 5667

Re: AutoPAP pressure of 15 vs. CPAP pressure of 7???

I don't know all the numbers but my RS says you can't use pillows with pressure that high. My pressure is 14 and I had to go to the quattro full mask which I am getting used to. GL
by sleepless in florida
Sat Jul 18, 2009 2:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mask for women ?
Replies: 17
Views: 2946

Re: Mask for women ?

I couldn't wear it. The best for me has been the quattro after trying 5 others. I hate it but need the full mask at this point because my pressure is so high. the gel ones slip and leak. Good luck
by sleepless in florida
Wed Jul 08, 2009 10:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: wake up at 3AM with dry and crusty mouth
Replies: 13
Views: 4099

Re: wake up at 3AM with dry and crusty mouth

what number do you keep your humidifier on?
by sleepless in florida
Tue Jul 07, 2009 7:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: wake up at 3AM with dry and crusty mouth
Replies: 13
Views: 4099

Re: wake up at 3AM with dry and crusty mouth

Is the humidifier on my machine regulated by the dail on the left 1-5?
by sleepless in florida
Tue Jul 07, 2009 12:34 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: wake up at 3AM with dry and crusty mouth
Replies: 13
Views: 4099

Re: wake up at 3AM with dry and crusty mouth

Thank you so much for your responses. Catatrina, I am going to Target tomorrow to get the biotene toothpaste. If that doesn't work I will look into a chin strap. I don't know if I can tape my mouth at this point with a FF quattro. I don't have a dry mouth without the CPAP machine when I wake up. Tha...
by sleepless in florida
Sun Jul 05, 2009 10:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: wake up at 3AM with dry and crusty mouth
Replies: 13
Views: 4099

wake up at 3AM with dry and crusty mouth

why do I wake up with a dry and crusty mouth? I have a full face mask and have tried diff settings on the humidifier.
by sleepless in florida
Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:28 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Not breathing with CPAP on!
Replies: 9
Views: 5378

Re: Not breathing with CPAP on!

Welcome to CPAP Land my friend. I woke up last night unable to breathe - almost suffocating. I tore off the mask and then this morning decided to check the machine. My water tank was empty!!! Duh. I hope that is what the problem was. Be sure and check your little water tank and level. It appears tha...