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by BigNortherner
Tue Oct 10, 2023 11:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Respironics Dreamwear cushion interface in short supply
Replies: 3
Views: 1148

Re: Respironics Dreamwear cushion interface in short supply

'Chunky Frog':
No.
Only one thread on that subject by me.

Another thread by me is on filters for Remstar legacy machines.


Zonker:
Huh?
You are pointing back to this thread.
by BigNortherner
Tue Oct 10, 2023 8:30 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Respironics Dreamwear cushion interface in short supply
Replies: 3
Views: 1148

Respironics Dreamwear cushion interface in short supply

Respironics Dreamwear cushion interface appears to be in short supply. And spare cushions too except for Small size. That's the best interface I've tried, of many. I do want an XL cushion, I've popped the request into Phillips with pointer that many people have long nostrils, I guess as many as have...
by BigNortherner
Tue Oct 10, 2023 8:22 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Supplies for legacy RemStar in short supply from dealers
Replies: 1
Views: 821

Supplies for legacy RemStar in short supply from dealers

Fine filters 1005945 are hard to find from dealers. cpapoutlet.ca falsely claims filter is same as M series (looks similar but is much different size). I guess that's what eBay is for, any available through it. So I bought enough to lasts the life of my legacy machines. Those machines be Auto, Pro, ...
by BigNortherner
Tue Jul 11, 2023 12:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.
Replies: 766
Views: 2182820

Re: Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.

"mp6617 ' Good experimentation work. For nose stuffiness you might try Vicks VapORub when up in the night, blowing your nose a few times after inhaling it. (It is confusingly named 'rub' because the original notion of its use was to apply to chest so vapours would be inhaled. I just put a bit in eac...
by BigNortherner
Sun Apr 16, 2023 9:14 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.
Replies: 766
Views: 2182820

Re: Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.

As usual, I point out that finding an interface with good fit can be challenging, try to find a provider who studies, learns, and offers a wide selection. (Yes, beyond that may take some getting accustomed to something on your face and the air pressure plus exhalation resistance. Some people have lo...
by BigNortherner
Sun Apr 16, 2023 9:00 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep deprived newb making progress - FF mask questions
Replies: 20
Views: 3086

Re: Sleep deprived newb making progress - FF mask questions

Well excuse me jerker, I neglected to document with photographs.

Of course if you had a clue you'd look at masks from several years ago, and variations for hospital environment. Do your homework.
by BigNortherner
Sun Apr 16, 2023 8:51 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Phillips deficient in sizing of Dreamwear cushions
Replies: 11
Views: 2454

Re: Phillips deficient in sizing of Dreamwear cushions

'chunky frog' omits that some designs indeed are designed to work. IMJ Swift nostril pillows, Phillips Wisp nose cup, Phillips Dream under nose cushion are. But Phillips predecessor to that one was incompetently designed, clever looking but hopeless in use even when modified. (Respironics ComfortCur...
by BigNortherner
Sun Apr 16, 2023 8:43 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Phillips deficient in sizing of Dreamwear cushions
Replies: 11
Views: 2454

Re: Phillips deficient in sizing of Dreamwear cushions

Thankyou 'Dog Slobber'.

Information is valuable in the zoo of interfaces, which are a key reason for 40% of people who try CPAP abandoning it.
by BigNortherner
Sun Apr 16, 2023 8:41 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Phillips deficient in sizing of Dreamwear cushions
Replies: 11
Views: 2454

Re: Phillips deficient in sizing of Dreamwear cushions

I received a reply from one of the persons in Phillips that I emailed, promising to pass my request to the right department to be considered for future 'enhancement'. You want tall nostrils, check https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/topstories/yellen-says-u-s-banks-likely-to-pull-back-credit-cnn-intervi...
by BigNortherner
Sat Feb 25, 2023 11:19 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: dry mouth despite full face mask
Replies: 13
Views: 2682

Re: dry mouth despite full face mask

Ah yes, "Bucco", 'mask liners. Thanks.

Amacrick sell several types, picture selection on left of page usually gives details.

Also sells pads for under mask straps.
by BigNortherner
Thu Feb 23, 2023 7:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: restricted nasal airway - reason for tiredness?
Replies: 9
Views: 1305

Re: restricted nasal airway - reason for tiredness?

There are of course various reasons for poor sleep: - using computer late in evening is suggested as unwise (my Lenovo Thinkpad has a setting to reduce blueness of backlight after a time it can be set for) - perhaps what you eat - booze impairs sleep - warmth of bedding (I try to keep shoulders warm...
by BigNortherner
Thu Feb 23, 2023 1:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep deprived newb making progress - FF mask questions
Replies: 20
Views: 3086

Re: Sleep deprived newb making progress - FF mask questions

Beware that the term 'surgery' to reduce OSA can apply to different parts of your body: - sinus passages (which go way up into your head) - inside of nose - back of tongue (one method heated tissue to scar it) - inserting small plastic stiffening rods into back of tongue Your body may regrow some ar...
by BigNortherner
Thu Feb 23, 2023 1:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep deprived newb making progress - FF mask questions
Replies: 20
Views: 3086

Re: Sleep deprived newb making progress - FF mask questions

Somewhere there was discussion of mouth guards. Here is one I use: https://www.amazon.ca/Oral-B-Nighttime-Dental-Scope-Professional/dp/B0170BHYGE/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2X7Y1NJGY6N4E&keywords=oral+b+mouth+guard&qid=1677180524&sprefix=oral+b+teeth+guard%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-2 My review is listed, note it takes ...
by BigNortherner
Thu Feb 23, 2023 1:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: dry mouth despite full face mask
Replies: 13
Views: 2682

Re: dry mouth despite full face mask

As for chin straps, they must be shaped to have any hope of staying in place. This one has some: https://www.amazon.ca/Premium-Adjustable-Effective-Snoring-Solution/dp/B07W14Y5TR/ref=sr_1_35?adgrpid=1358997005148202&hvadid=84937799042851&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=125375&hvnetw=a&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd...