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by caroldo
Tue Oct 22, 2019 5:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie here, just want to some help and encouragement
Replies: 82
Views: 23534

Re: Newbie here, just want to some help and encouragement

I have used a CPAP for 7 years. I still have 4 minute ramp. In the beginning the ramp was 15 minutes. I am claustrophobic so cannot use a full face mask, but use the Dream Wear under nose cushion mask. I notice some leakage but not bad and Ahi is good, so Doc says the leakage isn't hurting anything....
by caroldo
Fri Dec 28, 2018 1:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cleaning the Resmed S9 Autoset?
Replies: 15
Views: 24350

Re: Cleaning the Resmed S9 Autoset?

I have an S9 Resmed. I weekly run a basin of hot water and a bit of Dawn detergent and put the hose and all parts of my mask as well as the water receptacle for the humidifier in it and soak it for a while. I then thoroughly rinse all in cool water. I hang the hose to dry and lay the rest to dry on ...
by caroldo
Fri Dec 28, 2018 1:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Searching for the Holy Grail...
Replies: 14
Views: 1079

Re: Searching for the Holy Grail...

Been using a CPAP for 6 years and have tried several nasal pillow type masks. For the past year I have used Philips Respironics DreamWare Nasal Mask with Under the Nose Cushion. I really like it. I too change positions many times during the night and can sleep in any position. When I first saw it I ...