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by Ronsil
Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:18 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: nasal congestion
Replies: 13
Views: 2776

Re: nasal congestion

Thanks to everyone for your help and suggestions. I've tried lowering the humidifier setting. It seems to be helping.
by Ronsil
Fri May 28, 2010 8:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: nasal congestion
Replies: 13
Views: 2776

nasal congestion

I wake up during the night with both nostrils stuffed up causing me to have to remove my mask ( full face comfort gel). Any suggestions on getting through the night without this happening? Thanks for any help.
by Ronsil
Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: humidifiers
Replies: 2
Views: 1133

humidifiers

My humidifier is using a lot less water now during the winter. Is that normal?
by Ronsil
Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:58 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Leakage
Replies: 1
Views: 743

Leakage

According to the readout on my machine, my leakage is 80 l/min over the past 7 days. I'm thinking that's high. I'm finally sleeping through the night and sleeping well. I'm not noticing any leaks during the night. If this is a high number, what can I do about it?
Thanks

Ron
by Ronsil
Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:15 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How do I know if it's working?
Replies: 9
Views: 1672

How do I know if it's working?

I have been trying to do this now for almost 3 months. This month I finally have begun to sleep through the night. I do wake up to adjust my mask for leaks, but fall back to sleep almost immediately. My concern is how do I know if this is working or not? Am I getting the help I need or am I going th...
by Ronsil
Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:15 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Do you sleep through the night ?
Replies: 15
Views: 2650

Re: Do you sleep through the night ?

I am 64 and have always awakened several times a night. I,too, was hoping that using CPAP would help me sleep straight through. Now I not only wake up several times,but my mouth is so dry I have to have a drink on my nightstand. Now I'd like to sleep straight through and not wake up with drymouth. A...
by Ronsil
Sat Sep 12, 2009 8:05 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie with extreme dry mouth
Replies: 2
Views: 605

Newbie with extreme dry mouth

Please help! I have been using my BIPAP machine for almost 2 weeks . I have only managed to get through the night twice. I wake up every 30-60 minutes with extremely dry mouth. I am using a Liberty mask. Any suggestions would be really appreciated. Thanks