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by Portlandguy
Thu Feb 17, 2022 10:56 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Airfit F-20 Headgear and Mask Sizes
Replies: 1
Views: 313

Airfit F-20 Headgear and Mask Sizes

So I switch from an Resmed Airfit F-10 mask to an F-20 mask about a month ago. It's been mostly ok. Some nights better than others. The mask tends to shift around a lot more than my previous mask. This causes a moderate amount of leaks and wakes me up. The top strap that goes over the head on the F-...
by Portlandguy
Mon Jan 31, 2022 8:59 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Weird Airfit F20 mask question
Replies: 11
Views: 27684

Re: Weird Airfit F20 mask question

I have the opposite problem. The standard mask headgear fits well except for the strap that goes over my head. I wish they made that thing adjustable.

I think I might try and get my DME a small headgear to try. I'm worried it maybe too tight though.
by Portlandguy
Thu Jan 20, 2022 7:54 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Airfit F-20
Replies: 4
Views: 5482

Airfit F-20

Hi. I'm Just finished my second night using a ResMed Airfit F-20 mask. I was previously using an Airfit F-10. I'm having some trouble getting this mask adjusted properly. I think my mouth may be slipping too far open while sleeping. I also get "puffy cheeks". I think the cushion maybe the right size...
by Portlandguy
Thu Jan 20, 2022 7:42 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Full Face Mask + Chinstrap?
Replies: 21
Views: 26644

Re: Full Face Mask + Chinstrap?

Sorry to hear that. Thanks for letting me know.
Pugsy wrote:
Tue Jan 11, 2022 5:58 pm
Portlandguy wrote:
Tue Jan 11, 2022 5:44 pm
Do you use a nylon or elastic bike strap?
I assume your question was directed to Sir NoddinOff since you quoted him.
Don't expect a response. He passed away a few years back.
Just wanted to let you know.
by Portlandguy
Tue Jan 11, 2022 5:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Full Face Mask + Chinstrap?
Replies: 21
Views: 26644

Re: Full Face Mask + Chinstrap?

Do you use a nylon or elastic bike strap? I hate chin straps due to the wrap-around tightness they present, so this is the device I like to use: http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s674/tddare789/PRIVATE%20TO%20CPAP%20TALK/chinstrapbikestrap_zps9b621234.jpg It's a bike cuff strap that I use to keep ...
by Portlandguy
Fri Dec 24, 2021 8:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: DME
Replies: 1
Views: 8531

DME

Hi. Does anybody here have Horizon BCBS NJ Direct Access insurance? If so what DME do you use to get supplies? I recently changed insurances and my DME no longer excepts my insurance. I tried using Horizon’s website and app to find a DME that is covered, but it doesn’t seem to be working correctly. ...
by Portlandguy
Tue May 02, 2017 6:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Is mouth taping safe?
Replies: 47
Views: 37087

Re: Is mouth taping safe?

Have you tried using a chinstrap?
by Portlandguy
Thu Jun 16, 2016 6:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Tearing off mask in middle of the night
Replies: 13
Views: 6553

Re: Tearing off mask in middle of the night

The thing is, I am NOT a new user. I've been sleeping with a CPAP since January of 2015 and have used these two masks the whole time. Before I started removing the Nuance Pro, I'd spent months sleeping with it more or less happily for at least half the night. Now I've switched the the Wisp again, i...
by Portlandguy
Thu Jun 16, 2016 6:07 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Using a hose cover on a heated hose.
Replies: 12
Views: 7871

Re: Using a hose cover on a heated hose.

that's one of the other major reasons I like it - I always ran mine over the headboard and it used to rattle like mad when the little ribs would bump across the headboard - drove me crazy - hose cover stopped all that. Same here! I'll have to try it with my heated hose. I read somewhere not to put ...
by Portlandguy
Tue Nov 11, 2014 6:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: System One heated hose upgrade
Replies: 14
Views: 2131

Re: System One heated hose upgrade

To check on what series your machine is: Remove the humidifier tank. Turn your machine over and look on the bottom of the blower unit. You'll see a model number that looks like REFxxx or DSxxx. If the xxx is x5x its a Series 50 machine If the xxx is x6x its a Series 60 machine. Thanks. Looks like I...
by Portlandguy
Mon Nov 10, 2014 2:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need Help Psychologically With CPAP
Replies: 22
Views: 3279

Need Help Psychologically With CPAP

I remember it being hard to adjust to at first. I have been on for two years now and I still battle with my mask on occasion. Finding the right mask and learning through practice how to adjust it helped me. I ended up going back for a CPAP "nap" to try on different masks. I use a FF hybrid mask and ...
by Portlandguy
Mon Nov 10, 2014 8:04 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: System One heated hose upgrade
Replies: 14
Views: 2131

Re: System One heated hose upgrade

Tatooed Lady wrote:I have the upgrade. Love it. And you can swap back and forth from heated to non heated hose if you leave the new 80 watt cord attached.
Thanks! I was wondering about that. I guess it works ok even if I don't plug in the sensor?
by Portlandguy
Mon Nov 10, 2014 8:02 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: System One heated hose upgrade
Replies: 14
Views: 2131

System One heated hose upgrade

Thanks Everybody! I'm not sure if mine is a 50 or 60 series. I'll have to check.

Anybody have luck getting the DME to at least pay for a replacement hose?

Also, what do you do about cleaning the heated hose? I'm guessing you have to be careful not to get the electronics wet.
by Portlandguy
Sun Nov 09, 2014 8:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: System One heated hose upgrade
Replies: 14
Views: 2131

System One heated hose upgrade

Since the weather is getting colder at night I am having problems with rainout. I see that Philips Responics sells an upgrade kit for the regular system one machines so they can be upgraded to use a heated hose. I was wondering if anyone had done this and what the result was. Also, I'm not sure if m...
by Portlandguy
Sun Nov 09, 2014 8:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: THE GREAT PILLOW EXCHANGE
Replies: 1624
Views: 2596115

THE GREAT PILLOW EXCHANGE

I have ResMed Liberty many small and I think some large. Looking to trade for Medium size pillows.

PM me if interested.