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by pudzzy
Sat Mar 16, 2013 10:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: wisp mask
Replies: 2
Views: 748

wisp mask

Is there a med size one? I have small med BUT its really small ..The only other size I was given was large ex large.. TOO big. Is there only 2 sizes ??
by pudzzy
Sat Mar 16, 2013 10:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 2nd try giving up
Replies: 1
Views: 574

2nd try giving up

As anyone that has read my other posts know I started to try masks etc last year before I had to have an operation ..My operation was canceled. One of the reasons was I could not get used to the mask etc.. I changed company's & these people are really trying hard to help me . My 2nd chance at the op...
by pudzzy
Fri Dec 14, 2012 3:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 1 Year and quick question on masks
Replies: 10
Views: 2071

Re: 1 Year and quick question on masks

Fisher & Paykel - Eson http://www.fphcare.ca The name is “nose” spelled backwards! This has been met with favourable reviews. The most unique feature of this mask is the port holes where the exhaled air comes out has a filter, therefore your spouse will no longer experience cold air flow from your m...
by pudzzy
Fri Dec 14, 2012 3:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: new Wisp mask?
Replies: 38
Views: 10497

Re: new Wisp mask?

Respironics - Wisp http://www.respironics.ca (photo seen above) This is also a very unique mask. The headgear is all material and the nose piece is reminiscent of the old Simplicity from Respironics. We have just ordered these in so I haven’t received This is email from the place i deal with in Canada
by pudzzy
Sat Oct 20, 2012 9:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Could heated hoses cause cancer?
Replies: 52
Views: 7273

Re: Could heated hoses cause cancer?

My daughter died of cancer & the cancer foundation told her not to use a heating pad .I am very afraid to use one now ,,All you have to do is Google this question about heating pads to find an answer.. I wouldn't know about the hose but because it also Generates electromagnetic fields I would keep i...
by pudzzy
Sat Oct 20, 2012 9:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: auto-titrating or Fixed pressure
Replies: 2
Views: 534

auto-titrating or Fixed pressure

Could someone Explain the differences
by pudzzy
Thu Oct 04, 2012 3:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bipap vr CPAP
Replies: 19
Views: 4699

Re: Bipap vr CPAP

Thats one thing im going to look for ..i did get a list myself from the internet. This Rt'sIm giong to is right next door to the Sleep doctors office & that is where they sent me .i didnt know you could go to other ones THANK YOU AGAIN
by pudzzy
Thu Oct 04, 2012 12:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bipap vr CPAP
Replies: 19
Views: 4699

Re: Bipap vr CPAP

Well I'm ready to give up .I have been reading about some of the other folks who live in in Canada & I think my problem is because we don't get proper help here..The place I go to only has given me 2 kinds of nose masks. The one I could not get to stop leaking The funny thing about my problem is I w...
by pudzzy
Sun Sep 30, 2012 5:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bipap vr CPAP
Replies: 19
Views: 4699

Re: Bipap vr CPAP

i cant ..they do that at the place i get the masks from
by pudzzy
Sun Sep 30, 2012 2:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bipap vr CPAP
Replies: 19
Views: 4699

Re: Bipap vr CPAP

thanks I will ask about this first before I get a new bipap Turn up the pressure
by pudzzy
Sat Sep 29, 2012 10:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bipap vr CPAP
Replies: 19
Views: 4699

Re: Bipap vr CPAP

When I think about it I'm not sure but I think its because I don't have enough air.. Its a feeling like someone has plugged up the end of the hose & there is no air to breath .Have not had my mask on for days now & i do notice Im tired in the day time again . I tried the mask again last night & same...
by pudzzy
Fri Sep 28, 2012 5:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bipap vr CPAP
Replies: 19
Views: 4699

Re: Bipap vr CPAP

sorry this is so new to me ..I have to get used to all the terms etc I really need to know if my pressure is too low or if its my breathing . I have trouble breating in & its like Greg6657 says I feel like im suffocating . I dont know why because I used it for 3 weeks with no problem. BUT now my ast...
by pudzzy
Thu Sep 27, 2012 9:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bipap vr CPAP
Replies: 19
Views: 4699

Bipap vr CPAP

I'm new to sleep Apnea. Have been on a machine for about a month . I have my machine at 6 & 3 & use a trueblue mask . I have COPD & asthma & sometimes I felt like I couldn't breath with the machine on. Now my Dr has suggest a BIPAP. He says its more expensive than the CPAP. I guess its because of my...
by pudzzy
Thu Sep 13, 2012 12:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: changing mask companys HELP
Replies: 1
Views: 593

changing mask companys HELP

I live in Canada & went to the company next door to my sleep Dr office . So far I was sent home with a full favce mask .I couldn't use because of my asthma .Then she send me home with a nose mask .I have tired this off & on for a a few week cant wear more that 2 hours .Couldn't stand the sore nose o...
by pudzzy
Mon Sep 10, 2012 10:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: sore nose problems
Replies: 6
Views: 1703

Re: sore nose problems

Thank You I live in CAnada so not sure if the SleepWeaver elan is available here . Bandaids dont work I get a rash or pull my skin off . I may try some other cushion though THANK YOU EVERYONE For your help