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by zonker
Fri Jan 09, 2026 4:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Help with aerophagia
Replies: 5
Views: 117

Re: Help with aerophagia

Having said that, as I recall the Zonker Protocol is dependent on a reduced maximum pressure. hey, I'd rather misquote myself than anybody else! :wink: to the op-yup, that solution took ME months. I hope, if you follow my course, it doesn't take that long. still, slow and steady wins the race.
by zonker
Fri Jan 09, 2026 1:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Help with aerophagia
Replies: 5
Views: 117

Re: Help with aerophagia

Hi all, I've been using my resmed airsense 10 autoset for almost two years now and doing mostly great, but lately (let's say a month or so) I've been waking up really bloated. I was wondering if reducing my min pressure might help with this. I would say it wouldn't hurt to lower your min pressure. ...
by zonker
Fri Jan 02, 2026 5:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Six months and still struggling
Replies: 27
Views: 2910

Re: Six months and still struggling

I did that last night with this elastic strap (https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mueller-All-Purpose-Wonder-Wrap-S-M-Beige/188222171) and it looks like my leaks were better controlled than I've ever seen them. I keep meaning to come back in and thank you for this! it suits me very well. wish it were a BIT...
by zonker
Wed Dec 31, 2025 6:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New to CPAP
Replies: 14
Views: 1397

Re: New to CPAP

I suggest waiting until you've met with your PCP before continuing with DIY treatment. i'm glad that you have had a good and solid experience with your doctor. believe me, the bulk of us have not and have gone on our own without the help of a doc. (save to write a prescription for the machine.) wit...
by zonker
Wed Dec 31, 2025 5:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: If I purchase a new machine will I still need my doctor (ENT) to set it up?
Replies: 20
Views: 1975

Re: If I purchase a new machine will I still need my doctor (ENT) to set it up?

Respirator99 wrote:
Wed Dec 31, 2025 3:07 am
then he's having a lend of you.
thank you teaching me an australian slang term,.
by zonker
Wed Dec 31, 2025 5:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: If I purchase a new machine will I still need my doctor (ENT) to set it up?
Replies: 20
Views: 1975

Re: If I purchase a new machine will I still need my doctor (ENT) to set it up?

FifthAvenue wrote:
Wed Dec 31, 2025 11:40 am
I am encouraged. The debate on this forum is returning to the entertainment level achieved during the days of vicious name calling by Pale Rider and his gang piling on D.H.
:lol: :lol: :lol:

easy for YOU to say, you aren't here every day!
by zonker
Wed Dec 31, 2025 5:56 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie seeking help to reduce AHI as low as possible - Oscar data
Replies: 13
Views: 2722

Re: Newbie seeking help to reduce AHI as low as possible - Oscar data

Thank you! I have been acclimating myself to the pressure changes, and after seeing the results, I do think that bumping up the minimum and bumping down the max might be helpful. Here is a recent night, if anybody has time to take a look: Oscar4.png yup. minimum could be 10 or higher, up to you. I ...
by zonker
Sat Dec 27, 2025 9:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Increase in AHI; OSCAR says CA and Cheyne-Stokes
Replies: 27
Views: 2478

Re: Increase in AHI; OSCAR says CA and Cheyne-Stokes

lindsayschach wrote:
Sat Dec 27, 2025 8:12 pm
I'm a 74 YO female who has been using a CPAP for about 10 years, successfully. But recently, my AHI has increased significantly.
have you been on the same machine for those ten years?
by zonker
Wed Dec 24, 2025 5:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Where A CPAP Newbie Should Start
Replies: 381
Views: 4465554

Re: Where A CPAP Newbie Should Start

Dirty Dave wrote:
Wed Dec 24, 2025 7:35 am

Stay right,

David In Montreal
glad to hear it!
by zonker
Tue Dec 23, 2025 4:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Six months and still struggling
Replies: 27
Views: 2910

Re: Six months and still struggling

I've read previous threads on here about this and tried pretty much everything except a headband/strap over the mouth. I did that last night with this elastic strap (https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mueller-All-Purpose-Wonder-Wrap-S-M-Beige/188222171) and it looks like my leaks were better controlled tha...
by zonker
Tue Dec 23, 2025 12:04 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie seeking help to reduce AHI as low as possible - Oscar data
Replies: 13
Views: 2722

Re: Newbie seeking help to reduce AHI as low as possible - Oscar data

in behind ozij to support what she says. the good news with having a resmed machine is that you can raise your minimum pressure by increments of .1 which can be helpful if you find too much pressure gives you aerophagia. also want to say that at this point in your journey, don't be too concerned wit...
by zonker
Fri Dec 19, 2025 1:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: WristOx2® Model 3150 with Bluetooth® Low Energy
Replies: 2
Views: 1618

Re: WristOx2® Model 3150 with Bluetooth® Low Energy

ChicagoGranny wrote:
Fri Dec 19, 2025 1:08 pm
I speculate it will import.

It's listed as a supported device - https://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/index.p ... OximetersI

I speculate the ApneaBoard listing is correct.
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by zonker
Thu Dec 18, 2025 4:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP under-recording sleep
Replies: 5
Views: 2019

Re: CPAP under-recording sleep

Dog Slobber wrote:
Wed Dec 17, 2025 12:12 pm
Your OSCAR graph I'd not post
Yoda? is that you?
by zonker
Thu Dec 11, 2025 6:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Luna II auto CPAP machine, questions about
Replies: 5
Views: 7303

Re: Luna II auto CPAP machine, questions about

while you're waiting for a reply, try using Google this way-"cpaptalk.com Luna II". that will search our forum and present what ever results may show up here.

good luck!

oh also you might try just Luna as most people will prolly use that instead of the full name.
by zonker
Thu Dec 11, 2025 6:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ESP was supposed to fix my sleep apnea but it made it worse
Replies: 18
Views: 4608

Re: ESP was supposed to fix my sleep apnea but it made it worse

Thank you. If I understand correctly, the difference between central apnea and post-arousal central apnea (APAC) is that the latter is triggered by an arousal (flow limitation, leak, movement, etc). https://i.imgur.com/A4ZkFvf.gif unfortunately, i'm not wise enough to help with your problems. I jus...