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by paulak
Sat Dec 11, 2010 11:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Leaks vs. AI's
Replies: 1
Views: 666

Leaks vs. AI's

When I use a chinstrap, my leaks go down, but my AI's and HI's go up. If I'm getting 0 to .2 in AI's, should I worry about leaks? Thanks!
by paulak
Fri Jan 29, 2010 9:36 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How Important are Leaks?
Replies: 3
Views: 1301

How Important are Leaks?

I've been using CPAP for about a month and trying different masks. I've settled on the Swift with nasal pillows because it is comfortable and I have no trouble sleeping. My numbers have been pretty good, but my leaks are anywhere from .14 to .30. Is that okay if my AHI is from about 4 to 8? My AI is...
by paulak
Thu Jan 21, 2010 7:56 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need help with Full Face Mask
Replies: 2
Views: 862

Need help with Full Face Mask

I could use some help. I've had a stuffy nose, so I went in yesterday and decided to try a full face mask. They gave me the Quattro and took my Swift away. I started trying to go to sleep at about 11, but I tossed and turned and adjusted for hours. I finally slept for about 3 or 4 hours. I kept feel...
by paulak
Sat Jan 16, 2010 4:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Would this be safe?
Replies: 22
Views: 3530

Re: Would this be safe?

The sleep technician told me I could put Vick's Vaporub in my nose and the humidifier water for my stuffy nose. Has anyone ever heard of that? I never tried it....didn't think it was a good idea!
by paulak
Sat Jan 16, 2010 4:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Am I getting enough air?
Replies: 10
Views: 2039

Re: Am I getting enough air?

Oh, Sorry, Scrapper! I was looking at the User's Guide (for both machines). I hope I got my equip. listed correctly, now! I’m ready to become my own advocate (I really like your Swindoll quote!). In my fog I let too many things go. If anyone has advice on reading the Resmed machines, I would love to...
by paulak
Sat Jan 16, 2010 1:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Am I getting enough air?
Replies: 10
Views: 2039

Am I getting enough air?

I've had my machine for about a week and I'm still feeling a little clueless. I've been reading this forum, but this is just my second post. I have ResMed Swift LT for Her (nasal pillows), but it seems like every night, one or the other of my nostrils is stopped up. This may sound silly, but can you...
by paulak
Thu Jan 14, 2010 9:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep Report -Still Tired
Replies: 5
Views: 1789

Re: Sleep Report -Still Tired

I've had my machine for about a week and I'm feeling a little clueless. I've been reading this forum, but this is my first post. What do you mean that you can check your numbers every day? That would be so helpful! I'm scared to touch the buttons! I found the card in my machine's box, but I don't kn...