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by YDNAM
Mon Feb 24, 2014 9:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Different readings with different masks - is that normal?
Replies: 1
Views: 524

Different readings with different masks - is that normal?

I have changed from a full face mask to a nasal mask. Although the nasal mask is far comfier i have noticed a dramatic difference in the console readings. They have gone from an AHI of 8 (full face) to 1.2 (nasal) and periodic breathing of 4-5(full face) to zero with the nasal. Is it a coincidence t...
by YDNAM
Fri Jan 03, 2014 1:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Just switched to FFM from Nasal and need some advice
Replies: 4
Views: 889

Re: Just switched to FFM from Nasal and need some advice

Hi, remember we are all different and the mask you have may not be the correct type or size. I used 2 masks before switching to nasal which is perfect for me, but there are many options available. Just because you are on your first mask does not mean that's the one you'll stick with When I went to c...
by YDNAM
Mon Dec 23, 2013 3:46 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Good, Bad or Ugly?
Replies: 14
Views: 2569

Re: Good, Bad or Ugly?

Hi, am curious (and probably a bit dopey...) but how do you get the graphs from your machine? do you just take the chip and load it intyo your computer?
by YDNAM
Wed Dec 18, 2013 2:05 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mad Farting
Replies: 31
Views: 3807

Re: Mad Farting

I'm quite proud of my new noises - my husband used to be the biggest farter in the house, now he has real competition, lol
by YDNAM
Wed Dec 18, 2013 2:02 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: mask versus pillows for snoring
Replies: 6
Views: 1438

Re: mask versus pillows for snoring

Thanks for all of this! I wait with trepidation to see what the sleep nurse pulls out of the hat tomorrow!
by YDNAM
Tue Dec 17, 2013 2:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: mask versus pillows for snoring
Replies: 6
Views: 1438

mask versus pillows for snoring

Hi, I am a newbie and on week 3 of my treatment. I am on my second mask as i was given one which was too large, but i have a small face and appart from the callous i am getting on my nose i now wake up feeling like my face is bruised where i have to adjust the mask too tight to stop leaks. My sleep ...