Definitely the cough/cold thing affects AHI - I've been recovering from bronchitis/sinus infection + the usual annual OMG!Pollen for the past few weeks & my AHI went up to 1.5-2.0 - when it's been below 1. Worst is the middle-of-the-night coughing, which has lasted for > 4 weeks - it's better, but s...

Where did that extra grey piece come from?

It was on the hose when I got the machine. I hadn't realized it was actually a separate piece until you said "rubber end" - then I clued in.

Perhaps the DME set it up that way? Not really sure.

AHA! Robysue - you helped me figure this out. Turns out - there was another gray plastic adapter on the end of the regular hose that needed to be removed. Now my short hose fits perfectly. Thanks! https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-opIxIKdSNdA/T4iolYJRupI/AAAAAAAAThM/bP7uyPdct1A/s350/GrayAdapter.jpg...

Hey gang - newbie(ish) here - on FFM since Feb, but trying out Swift FX nasal pillows. Just got my shipment from an online vendor - pillows, headgear & short tube. Question is, I'm having the darndest time trying to figure out how to connect the Swift FX short tube to the regular tubing that is on m...

New user here, also. My 6th night tonight. I was so sad for the end of that part of my life that had me as a normal person. I feel your pain! In the past 4 months, I've gone from a fairly active, healthy person to being diagnosed with sarcoidosis (lungs), having ongoing muscle spasms in my back so s...