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by fogman
Fri Aug 27, 2010 2:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 2nd Night Amazing!
Replies: 5
Views: 1183

Re: 2nd Night Amazing!

Glad to see you are having such success. The numbers you posted are good. You have no leak problems, and an AHI of 3.1 is considered "normal". That AHI number will come down with time. I am in my forth month of CPAP therapy and just got my FX mask last week. It is very comfortable and next to having...
by fogman
Tue Aug 24, 2010 9:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: The best wipe for a mask?
Replies: 20
Views: 11652

Re: The best wipe for a mask?

I agree with steamfan. The baby wipes from Walmart work great and leave no discerable odor. Anything that doesn't irritate the bottom should be ok for the face.
Fogman
by fogman
Fri Aug 13, 2010 8:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New SWIFT FX--ANYONE using it yet?
Replies: 132
Views: 27563

Re: New SWIFT FX--ANYONE using it yet?

I just got my FX this past Monday. Four very good nights and I love it. Very comfortable, no leaks, and it is very easy to put on and take off.
by fogman
Tue Aug 10, 2010 3:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New User Question re: Nasal Pillows
Replies: 11
Views: 1870

Re: New User Question re: Nasal Pillows

I am a longtime side sleeper and just changed from a nasal mask to the FX. I could not be more pleased. Switching from side to side is easy and no leaks. The comfort is excellent.
by fogman
Mon Aug 09, 2010 6:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: nasal mask for side sleeper
Replies: 3
Views: 872

Re: nasal mask for side sleeper

Pinkyjane--I am a side sleeper that changes sides frequently during the night. I am currently using the ResMed FX, but earlier I used the Fisher Playkel Zest nasel mask with much success and comfort. One of the features of this mask is that it is designed to adjust somewhat to your turning your head...
by fogman
Sat Jul 31, 2010 6:09 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Poll re: Sleeping Supine
Replies: 25
Views: 6863

Re: Poll re: Sleeping Supine

Well before I went on CPAP, my wife had trained me to sleep on my side--I got punched whenever I rolled onto my back and my snores were louder.
by fogman
Thu Jul 15, 2010 1:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResScan 3.11
Replies: 79
Views: 19232

Re: ResScan 3.11

I have been on CPAP for two months. The results have been good--I sleep well and am not nearly so tired during the day--but I am concerned about my data. My DME is not very cooperative. Where can I get software for my S9?
by fogman
Sun Jul 11, 2010 6:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Controlling mouth leaks w/o tape or glue
Replies: 38
Views: 33053

Re: Controlling mouth leaks w/o tape or glue

Great idea for stopping mouth leaks. And a great idea to provide us with pictures so that we can best understand just how it works. I have been having mouth leak problems with little success using tape, mouthguards or chinstraps. Your solution looks like it would work for me and I plan to try it. Th...
by fogman
Tue Jul 06, 2010 6:37 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie needs help interpreting data
Replies: 2
Views: 897

Newbie needs help interpreting data

I need some help interpreting some of the data from my S9 Autoset this morning. The max pressure is set at 12, and the mim at 4. Pressure 11.8 Leak 10.8 L/min AHI 1.2 AI 1.1 Central 0 My main question is "What does Pressure indicate?" Is this the maximum pressure the machine generated during the nig...
by fogman
Thu Jun 24, 2010 7:37 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How many CPAP users require supplmental O2? Updated reports
Replies: 23
Views: 5952

Re: How many CPAP users require supplmental O2?

My cardiologist had me on O2 before my sleep tests were completed. After one week on CPAP (which made a big difference in how I felt the next day) I had a new oximeter test that showed lowered O2 saturation even with the CPAP. My cariologist requested that the oxygen concentrator be hooked up to my ...
by fogman
Thu Jun 17, 2010 12:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: A Leakfree Alternative to Taping.........
Replies: 17
Views: 5254

Re: A Leakfree Alternative to Taping.........

I have been successfully using a football mouthguard for years as a nightguard to prevent grinding. Mine are the "boil & bite" type that I buy at Walmart for $1. I found that the youth size rather than the adult size is better for use as a nightguard (very few hits from linebackers at night). I have...
by fogman
Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How long did it take you to start sleeping all night on cpap
Replies: 36
Views: 4634

Re: How long did it take you to start sleeping all night on cpap

I slept through the night during both my sleep tests. After the second (titration) sleep test, I awoke feeling better than I had in a very long time. I really looked forward to the therapy and it was hard waiting for my perscription and CPAP equipment (received on May 3). The first two nights I had ...
by fogman
Tue Jun 08, 2010 6:40 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed S9 Software - Where can I get it?
Replies: 645
Views: 357810

Re: Resmed S9 Software - Where can I get it?

Can some kind person send me a PM telling me where I can get the software for my S9?
fogman
by fogman
Sun Jun 06, 2010 10:59 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResScan -> 4.02
Replies: 567
Views: 180565

Re: ResScan 3.10 -> 3.11

Help please, I am new to all this. How can I get the software for my S9?
Fogman
by fogman
Wed May 26, 2010 3:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Successful Newbie sends thanks
Replies: 6
Views: 1381

Successful Newbie sends thanks

I was diagnosed with sleep apnea earlier this year and my cardiologist prescribed CPAP therapy. I had heard horror stories about CPAP and went online to research it. Fortunately for me, discovered this forum early on and, knowingly or not, all of you have been my support team. Now I am writing to th...