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by pb5927317
Mon Nov 29, 2010 7:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: water tank size on s8 to s9
Replies: 3
Views: 1003

water tank size on s8 to s9

Everyone,

I have noticed that on the s9 unit I am waking up really dry about 6 hours into treatment. The tank is bone dry. I didnt have this issue on the S8. Am I doing something incredibly wrong?

Any workarounds?

Pat
by pb5927317
Sat Oct 30, 2010 7:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My nose skin is dry and flacky and face breaks out
Replies: 9
Views: 8350

Re: My nose skin is dry and flacky and face breaks out

Lansonoh worked better for me then KY.

And use the remzzzz's.

Also, the break out stuff was a bacteria issue for me. When I clean my mask, I was just using soap and water, after adding a cup of clorox to the dishpan, then all my problems went away with that.
by pb5927317
Sat Oct 30, 2010 7:02 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Too comfortable too much sleep
Replies: 6
Views: 1671

Re: Too comfortable too much sleep

I am going on 6 months of 10 hrs of straight sleep. I asked my Doc and he said get everything I can, I was used to 6 hrs of bad sleep since age 12.
by pb5927317
Sat Oct 30, 2010 6:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New S9 Quesitons
Replies: 1
Views: 954

New S9 Quesitons

Everyone, I was doing very well with an S8 Autoset, but after having the 3rd one fail in 6 months, my DME gave me an S9. I wish the footprint was the same, the way the humidifier came out the front was perfect for my bedroom layout. In any case, my AHI has dropped from an average of 7 to an average ...
by pb5927317
Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Interesting Sleep Results on Cough Syrup
Replies: 10
Views: 2550

Re: Interesting Sleep Results on Cough Syrup

FYI, I repeated the test last night, and my AHI dropped to .5.

The night before it was 8.
by pb5927317
Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:23 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: APAP versus CPAP
Replies: 5
Views: 1789

Re: APAP versus CPAP

I just switched my machine from CPAP to APAP. It is SOOOO much better. My pressure was 18, and now I have the range set from 14-20. I usually hang out around 16. This stops the bloating issues, and really helps with my dry mouth.
by pb5927317
Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:20 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ReScan Question
Replies: 5
Views: 1730

ReScan Question

I have been collecting data from my APAP machine now for about 4 weeks. I noticed on some days I have detailed records and on other days I dont. How do I make the machine collect the detailed records every day?
by pb5927317
Wed Apr 14, 2010 5:14 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Interesting Sleep Results on Cough Syrup
Replies: 10
Views: 2550

Interesting Sleep Results on Cough Syrup

Everyone,

Last night I took a teaspoon of Tussien prescription cough syrup. I dont think I woke up once last night.

Interestingly enough, my AHI was 2.3 (usually around 6) and my max pressure was 14.6 (usually 19.6).

Any ideas why the improved results?

Pat
by pb5927317
Sun Apr 11, 2010 1:37 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: sleep medication while using apap?
Replies: 21
Views: 4220

Re: sleep medication while using apap?

Hi Sue, glad that you have tone down your C-Flex to 1. This approach has helped me in the past on top of putting the CAP machine on top of a thick plastic (like computer mouse pad) You might want to disable this completely to decrease the noise further if needed. However I prefer using A-Flex, this...
by pb5927317
Sun Apr 11, 2010 1:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: salt in humidifier for congestion
Replies: 41
Views: 13848

Re: salt in humidifier for congestion

Never noticed the salty taste in the air when you are near the ocean. I am guessing some salt would be picked up. You might start with using standard saline solution and see how that works out?
by pb5927317
Tue Apr 06, 2010 6:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: does everyone feel their nose dry
Replies: 1
Views: 854

Re: does everyone feel their nose dry

Even with the humidifier, my first 30 days were that way. It just like you had to get used to it.
by pb5927317
Thu Mar 18, 2010 4:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP giving me gas (burping)
Replies: 9
Views: 3432

Re: CPAP giving me gas (burping)

It comes out on both ends on me.
by pb5927317
Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:11 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Machine change tonight
Replies: 4
Views: 1219

Re: Machine change tonight

Three things that are MUCH MUCH better about the S8 machine. 1. The water warmup feature is GREAT. 2. Much quieter. 3. Lighted controls. It feels like the ERP relief is significantly better then the FLEX relief and it ACTUALLY seems to be in rhythm with my breathing. Actually, it doesn’t feel like a...
by pb5927317
Wed Mar 17, 2010 7:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Machine change tonight
Replies: 4
Views: 1219

Machine change tonight

Well, I just went form a Phillips Resperonics with no data, to a ResMed Auto with data, excited to see what I find out.