Unfortunately, I think changing masks is the only option. I had a Quattro and it was fine for about a year, then suddenly I started to get nose sores! It must have been because the straps were getting old and I could no longer find that sweet spot between no leaks and comfort. I bought a Quattro FX ...

Sorry, I should clarify: 1. I've always snored (before and after CPAP); 2. Due to my "open mouth" problem, I have used a full face mask from day one of CPA treatment; 3. When I first started CPAP, I still snored, but only when I rolled onto my back, and even then, it was a "soft" snore; 4. Recently,...

I've been on CPAP for about 1 1/2 years now. I use a F&P ICON Premo and a Quattro FX (full face) mask. When I was first diagnosed I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea (AHI of around 60 and longest apnea was almost 60 seconds!!) Historically, I had allergies as a child and developed polyps in my n...

It was the model where the humidifier attached to the side. It was a Series One A-Flex (although I had it in CPAP mode instead of APAP mode). I was talking to my CPAP supplier and he was saying that F&P customer/supplier service is streets ahead of ResMed and Respironics. He told me that they were w...

I've been on CPAP for about 3 months. I started on a rented Respironics machine and I had the usual problems with mask leak, dry mouth, etc. However, I seemed to resolve most of those problems and, feeling confident that the treatment was working, I decided that it was time to buy a machine. After d...

So, I managed to get hold of the Encore Software (ahem... don't ask) and I've been reviewing my progress on a night by night basis. Here's what I've concluded: 1. Chinstraps are useless (at least the Sleeptec one). It doesn't hold my mouth closed and I snore all night, even with the chin strap done ...

Must admit, I'm very disappointed with my chin strap. It's the SleepTec one (looks like it's made from wetsuit material). It worked reasonably well the first night I wore it (a week ago), but now it seems to have stretched, and I find that every night, I have to tighten it more. It's now got to the ...

As a newbie, I think I need to weigh into this debate. I've also had my fair share of issues with CPAP, even though I've only had the machine for a month. Mask hurt my nose, intermittent leaks, mouth breathing, taking off my mask in the middle of the night, AHI scores that seems to vary between 5 an...

As well, some people have more apneas if they sleep on their backs. Check your sleep study results to see if this was the case. This may be another reason why your AHI's are high. I have this problem (more apneas on my back), but I find that during the night, I roll onto my back when I fall into de...

That's good advice... I wish I hadn't ordered the chin strap yesterday! I'm also using a FFM and I continue to snore (although my AHI is down from 40 to around 5-9, even with the snoring). The snoring comes from years of mouth breathing due to polyps in my nose (now removed). However, I have a reces...

Hi Deborah. That device has actually been devloped by an American company (Apnex). The Melbourne group is just one of the centres involved in the trial. There are several groups around Australia running trials. The "pacemaker" device sits in a pocket under the skin. A lead from the unit wraps aroun...

Looks like we're getting a bit of momentum. I'm sure there's a lot more in the woodwork!

I'm curious to know how many Aussies are on this forum. As you all know, an Aussie doctor invented CPAP and ResMed was started in Australia and continues to base a lot of product development and research in Australia. Aussies have a strong connection to CPAP, even though, ironically, the Australian ...

Don't know why, but it may be for legal reasons. There seems to be a reluctance by manufacturers to provide software in the US. There was another thread on this topic (sorry, don't have a link to it at the moment). You may want to try Australian CPAP providers. As far as I know they are still sellin...

I would get great joy out of kicking some doctors and DMEs in their asses with steel-toed boots. I don't want to have a go at all doctors, because I understand why some of them are reluctant to let patients experiment (both for legal and medical reasons). However, I do understand your frustration, ...