Yes, it’s a long shot, but worth a try.

Yup, wish I had considered this. Know better now. Yes, just the connector. I know it doesn't help today, but in the future when travelling, anybody that is reading, always bring 2 hose and mask setups, because things can get lost or broken. to clarify, you need the elbow for your mask that connects ...

I grabbed a new hose on my way to a vacation getaway and stupidly forgot about the elbow connector that connects the hose to the mask. It has a little quick release button. I tried ordering a new mask through cpap.com on Monday priority overnight, but it didn’t show up yesterday and it looks like th...

I bought a Centac CMS/50D+ and it crashes my mac computer every time I try to load it in SH.

Is there an oximeter that works better?

Are you taking any medications and have you ruled them out as the cause of nocturia? No medications (until I started the Celexa). Have you ruled out diabetes? Yes. I also ruled out infection via urinalysis, and other possible causes. Have you tried not drinking anything after 7 p.m, at night? Yes. ...

As the original poster, I realize I am overdue for an update. My sequence of events (keeping it brief for the benefit of anyone who might find themselves in the same boat): 1. Nocturia 2. A visit with urologist reveals nothing alarming. Prostate big for my age, but shouldn't be big enough to cause n...

ChicagoGranny - thanks for that sequence. I'm going to do that, in that order. I just reviewed the sleepyhead data for the entire month, and sure enough there's almost always a large sustained leak or sustained break (without mask [in the first week they were intentional, later they were simply bein...

Yes (I mean I'm not an expert, but I could see the leaks on the nasal). This is why I decided to try the FFM. But I think I'm causing a secondary problem: it takes time to get used to things, and by not giving myself time I'm careening. I think O need to slow down and focus. Right now my plan is to ...

Hi guys, Sorry for the delay replying! The mask is an AirFit F10. It was fitted, with a scale. It has quick release, and looks awesome. What I'm finding is pretty much everything related to CPAP takes getting used to, and I apologize if I sounded overly dismissive. I was hoping that the mask would s...

Impressions: Wow that's a lot of straps. Ok I'm in and my nose bridge already hurts. Oh no I have to itch my nose (followed by what seems like minutes of unwinding straps) But the nail in the coffin: woke up at 3am and the machine was going full force with frowny face on leak, my mouth felt like I w...

Palerider, very interesting. I have no idea. Whatever came with the machine... I'm only 3 weeks in, so I have a lot to learn. Who knew there was so many twists to this whole thing?

Is a deviated septum visible in a physical exam, or does it require a scan? I've had a couple people shine lights up my nose and no one has mentioned a deviated septum.

Thanks Pugsy. I had noticed this symptom before CPAP. I had assumed it was allergies, or would go away with CPAP, but obviously thats not the case. One distinct possibility: vasomotor rhinitis http://www.entnet.org/content/stuffy-nose http://www.healthline.com/health/vasomotor-rhinitis#Treatment5 Th...

Can allergens get through the air filter? Seems unlikely. And why only on my side?

I have noticed when sleeping on my side my nose gets clogged. Last night I was sleeping great, and then around 3:30 I switched to my side. At around 5 I awoke with clear signs of apnea: my heart was pounding, and my nasal passages were clogged making the nasal mask almost useless. As soon as I rolle...