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by craigojones
Thu Apr 30, 2015 11:03 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Help me interpret this event from last night.
Replies: 8
Views: 718

Re: Help me interpret this event from last night.

If you have a deviated septum discuss that with you doctor. After I had mine fixed and a blocked meatal passage I had considerable improvement. But ask how surgery will affect your current therapy. I had to have packing in my nose for 2 weeks and sleep sitting no less than 45 degrees from upright. A...
by craigojones
Thu Apr 30, 2015 10:50 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: HOLY HOT
Replies: 9
Views: 1411

Re: HOLY HOT

My face is often puffy or swollen if my mask is too tight. I suggest adjusting it to just tight enough bit doesn't leak. No tighter. I have also had to scrunch my face at night to make poor fitting masks seal. It can depend on your sleep position and mask style. Also if you change positions frequent...
by craigojones
Thu Apr 30, 2015 10:25 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: replacement schedule
Replies: 20
Views: 3212

Re: replacement schedule

Also call you supply service and ask questions. The replacement schedule for me has gone from twice a year to once a month to every four months. And it is different for filters, tubing, masks, and cpap machines. I keep mine all logged in my phone's calendar. I also recommend getting a new mask as a ...
by craigojones
Thu Apr 30, 2015 10:21 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: replacement schedule
Replies: 20
Views: 3212

Re: replacement schedule

I have never noticed any difference whether my filter was clean or dirty. When I remember to check it I rinse it off and give a full day to dry. Whenever I get new masks or tubing I get new filters. I have one new spare now. I do check more often when my allergies are keeping me congested.