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by Kanes28
Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Which Chin Strap?
Replies: 2
Views: 853

Which Chin Strap?

Hello,

I use a Quattro FFM as my mouth tends to open while I sleep. I have a opus 360 pillows mask that I really like but keeps opening mouth. I dont like tape but wants to try a chin strap with it. any suggestion on which one?
by Kanes28
Mon Jan 09, 2012 6:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dry Mouth with Full Face Mask
Replies: 7
Views: 3624

Re: Dry Mouth with Full Face Mask

a spray? whats it called and where do I get it?
by Kanes28
Mon Jan 09, 2012 6:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dry Mouth with Full Face Mask
Replies: 7
Views: 3624

Re: Dry Mouth with Full Face Mask

Thanks to all the replied, most likely something Im just gonna have to deal with I figured but no harm in asking in case others have tips. Sheriff, my hoses are damage free. no issues Im aware of. My DME was also surprised when I told him my AHI jumped using the heated hose. I tried it last night an...
by Kanes28
Sun Jan 08, 2012 6:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dry Mouth with Full Face Mask
Replies: 7
Views: 3624

Dry Mouth with Full Face Mask

Hello everyone, I use a ResMed S9 with a Mirage Quattro and slim line hose. My pressure is at 15 and I run my humidity at 5. I hardly ever have leaks. Problem is Im a mouth breather and my tongue and mouth are completely dry in the morning. Ive tried nasal pillows and taping my mouth shut which wasn...
by Kanes28
Sun May 01, 2011 4:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Heated Hose question - On settings
Replies: 4
Views: 1524

Heated Hose question - On settings

hey there. Has a ResMed S9 and I use a Mirage Quattro full face. I was running with slim line tubing at 14cm and humidity set at 4. My 6 month average AHI was about 0.5. Good sleep but wakinng up all dried out. If I raise humidity up past 4 I get rain out. I received a heated hose and slept with it ...
by Kanes28
Sat Oct 02, 2010 5:37 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need a new mask..and help:(
Replies: 17
Views: 4322

Re: Need a new mask..and help:(

The first mask I tried when I got my machine was a softgel and had alot of leak issues. I tried swift FX pillows and didnt really care for em. I than went home with 2 more masks to try. The mirage Activa which uses the same frame as your softgel but has a movable type seal that says it can be wore l...
by Kanes28
Thu Sep 02, 2010 5:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New cpap user
Replies: 4
Views: 924

New cpap user

Hey everyone, great forum! Completed sleep study and on 7-18 I was told I have severe apnea. AHI was 61 I was supplied with a ResMed S9 set to 9 cm - I tried a couple different nasal masks and pillows and was having hard time adjusting. It was also noted after about a week or so that 9cm most likely...