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by andrewjs18
Tue Nov 02, 2010 8:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: how do you clean your cpap machines?
Replies: 14
Views: 3216

Re: how do you clean your cpap machines?

how does you wash your hose? that's something I've never cleaned before.
by andrewjs18
Tue Nov 02, 2010 7:54 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: how do you clean your cpap machines?
Replies: 14
Views: 3216

Re: how do you clean your cpap machines?

thanks all. I'll have to pick up some vinegar and give it a try maybe this weekend.

I'm also going to pick up a gallon of distilled water to see if there's any differences between using tap water and distilled.
by andrewjs18
Tue Nov 02, 2010 7:28 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: how do you clean your cpap machines?
Replies: 14
Views: 3216

how do you clean your cpap machines?

I don't clean my tank as often as I should and I do plan on changing that...with that being said..how often and with what do you clean your water tanks? when I do clean mine, I currently just use warm with with soap and scrub the tank. I've been reading up about using distilled water versus tap wate...
by andrewjs18
Tue Nov 02, 2010 7:21 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: cpap nasal mask suggestions...
Replies: 1
Views: 636

cpap nasal mask suggestions...

I'm due for a new mask and I'm currently using a cheap comfort classic and tend to find it leaking more than I like. https://www.cpap.com/productpage/comfortclassic-mask-headgear-respironics.html I've tried using the Mirage softgel in 2 different sizes and neither fit my face real well so I'm not go...
by andrewjs18
Tue Sep 21, 2010 6:08 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: any recommendations to help clear nasal passages.....
Replies: 12
Views: 4049

Re: any recommendations to help clear nasal passages.....

I actually do use a saline nasal spray before putting on my mask. I'll have to check out the nasal rinse.
by andrewjs18
Tue Sep 21, 2010 5:10 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: new
Replies: 2
Views: 781

Re: new

it took me about 2 weeks..it definitely is weird at first, but slowly you'll get used to it. I used to fall asleep without my mask on when I first got the machine..now, I DO NOT allow myself to fall asleep without the mask on because the difference in sleep quality is really worth me wearing the mask!
by andrewjs18
Tue Sep 21, 2010 5:01 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: any recommendations to help clear nasal passages.....
Replies: 12
Views: 4049

any recommendations to help clear nasal passages.....

I believe I have sinusitis and/or some sort of head cold and my nose is so congested at night since I got this cold a few days ago that I can't even wear my mask (nasal mask only). What are some suggestions to help clear my nasal passages and keep them clear while wearing the mask? I'm currently on ...
by andrewjs18
Sat Aug 28, 2010 12:02 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: anyone have sizing issues with the mirage softgel mask?
Replies: 6
Views: 977

Re: anyone have sizing issues with the mirage softgel mask?

jdm2857 wrote:Here are ResMed's mask fitting templates. Since the SoftGel uses the same frame as the Activa, I would think that the Activa template is the one you want.

Make sure you print it full size. You can also order the templates from ResMed.
I don't see any links in your post.
by andrewjs18
Fri Aug 27, 2010 11:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: anyone have sizing issues with the mirage softgel mask?
Replies: 6
Views: 977

Re: anyone have sizing issues with the mirage softgel mask?

I went to get a new mask this monday, I was fitted for the softgel. The template said I wore a medium, it leaked like a whale's blow hole at the bottom on both sides.. the RT was quite surprised, he thought a medium should fit me, and I said... why dont we try a large? so I got the large, and no bl...
by andrewjs18
Fri Aug 27, 2010 11:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: anyone have sizing issues with the mirage softgel mask?
Replies: 6
Views: 977

anyone have sizing issues with the mirage softgel mask?

hello all, anyone else have sizing issues with the softgel mask from resmed? basically, with all my other masks, which have been all respironics if I recall correctly, I'd wear a size small. When I first tried the softgel mask, I ordered a size small and it was entirely too small (my nose was rubbin...