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by barrybd
Thu Nov 07, 2019 2:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New Large Leaks - AHI Higher
Replies: 1
Views: 178

New Large Leaks - AHI Higher

20191101.jpg I have been using the same machine for 6 years and the same Eson 2 nasal mask (change cushions every 2 weeks) for a few years. Recently my AHI & Large Leaks have gone up a lot. I just noticed this problem this week, although it seems to have started 2 months ago. I am assuming this mea...
by barrybd
Fri Dec 11, 2015 4:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP Noise
Replies: 10
Views: 2585

Re: CPAP Noise

Thanks for all of the ideas. I learned a lot. Now for an update. The DME tech came today and brought a replacement CPAP, so that she could send my CPAP off for repairs. While mine was clearly noisy. Her machine was not significantly less noisy. We tried adjusting the Aflex to 1 (from 2). My machine ...
by barrybd
Thu Dec 10, 2015 10:47 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP Noise
Replies: 10
Views: 2585

CPAP Noise

I have had a Philips Respironics System One 560P RemStar Auto with A-Flex, for 2 years and it seems very noisy. Both my wife and I sleep with ear plugs because of it. I mentioned the noise to the RT at the sleep Dr and was told the new CPAP should be noisier than the old one, which was a REMstar plu...
by barrybd
Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:47 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Best Masks for Relatively High Pressure
Replies: 12
Views: 4392

Re: Best Masks for Relatively High Pressure

Bill, thanks! Are you talking about the Zzz-Mask Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear or the SG model? It seems the SG model is a revision that is not as popular.
by barrybd
Thu Jun 12, 2014 2:29 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Best Masks for Relatively High Pressure
Replies: 12
Views: 4392

Re: Best Masks for Relatively High Pressure

JDS74, thanks I will try that.

Superlexus, thanks for your suggestion. I will try one of those masks too.
by barrybd
Thu Jun 12, 2014 12:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Best Masks for Relatively High Pressure
Replies: 12
Views: 4392

Re: Best Masks for Relatively High Pressure

Thanks! There must be something I am missing. I have tried several different masks since getting this CPAP in Dec. I clearly prefer the nasal masks and they don't seem to leak until the pressure goes up. I have tried Lansinoh (no help). I have tried the Nasal Mask covers from Padacheek (just caused ...
by barrybd
Thu Jun 12, 2014 9:47 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Best Masks for Relatively High Pressure
Replies: 12
Views: 4392

Best Masks for Relatively High Pressure

I am still struggling a bit with mask problems. I have read on here that some people have had success with nasal masks at higher pressure. That has not been the case for me. What am I missing? My pressure is set to auto with a range from 13 to 18, usually hitting 16 or higher every night. When I men...
by barrybd
Wed May 28, 2014 1:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Gotta love insurance companies
Replies: 6
Views: 1220

Re: Gotta love insurance companies

This thread brought up a question that I have been having about keeping my DME. For what I pay the DME, I think I could buy my CPAP new in about a year. Am I missing something? Is there any reason to stay with the DME rather than just buying a CPAP? I had my second appt today with the sleep Dr, and ...
by barrybd
Mon Feb 10, 2014 12:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: System One 60 Loud on Inhale
Replies: 10
Views: 3041

Re: System One 60 Loud on Inhale

Mine has a similar problem. It has made that noise, when I inhale, since I got it, two month's ago. I recently had my followup with the sleep Dr. I complained to the RT about the noise, and she said it is due to the Auto feature (not buying that explanation). I even let her hear it, but she didn't p...
by barrybd
Wed Feb 05, 2014 8:52 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Fitbit flex?
Replies: 27
Views: 5889

Re: Fitbit flex?

Alek, Here is one that is not yet released, but has pricing http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EWIR004/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1I1SAMOI9WVGV&coliid=I13ZRRBB9A18L Another is by a company called Withings http://www.withings.com/en/aura And I forget the third one, but did see a Kickstart...
by barrybd
Tue Feb 04, 2014 3:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Fitbit flex?
Replies: 27
Views: 5889

Re: Fitbit flex?

I have a fitbit force and the Zeo Sleep Manager. There is usually a big difference in the Sleep numbers, with Zeo saying I am awake at least one hour a night more than the Force. Fitbit just knows if you are restless, but not awake. I think that function is fairly worthless. FWIW, I am really disapp...
by barrybd
Wed Jan 29, 2014 1:27 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Which is More Important - AHI or Sleep?
Replies: 13
Views: 3595

Re: Which is More Important - AHI or Sleep?

I met with an RT and the Sleep Doc today. It really did not go as I had expected. The respiratory tech plugged in my CPAP to check the settings and data. I mentioned that this new CPAP was much nosier than my 10 year old one (Respironics brick). She insisted that these new ones are noisier because o...
by barrybd
Tue Jan 28, 2014 12:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Which is More Important - AHI or Sleep?
Replies: 13
Views: 3595

Which is More Important - AHI or Sleep?

I have my followup with the Sleep Dr tomorrow. I have been on this CPAP for 2 months and have been struggling to get my AHI down (avg > 4.5) and to sleep comfortably. From what I have learned here, my pressure was set too low initially (7/15). It is now (11/18). My AHI is fallen with every increase ...
by barrybd
Tue Jan 14, 2014 1:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie with AHI Question - Sleepyhead Data
Replies: 22
Views: 3784

Re: Newbie with AHI Question - Sleepyhead Data

We keep raising the pressure with positive results (I made the last adjustment after little positive change in AHI for 10 days). Last night things seemed to be going pretty well until just after 6AM. I am still a newbie here, with a limited understanding of what all these graphs indicate. What I see...
by barrybd
Fri Jan 03, 2014 3:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Do Inclined Mattresses Help with OSA?
Replies: 16
Views: 4932

Re: Do Inclined Mattresses Help with OSA?

Here is another with the name: "Patented Sleep Apnea Wedge Bed System" It says: Helps with acid reflux, sleep apnea, snoring, allergies, sinusitis, pregnancy reflux, surgery recovery and other health issues.

http://www.amazon.com/Bed-Wedge-adjusta ... B006FA3CD6