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by zonker
Wed Mar 27, 2024 5:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Events per hour has increased
Replies: 48
Views: 5276

Re: Events per hour has increased

I did as you suggested. Quite impressive, she has more experience and knowledge than most doctors and has helped more people find helpful information than many providers and doctors. I am sorry I posted that question, I should have done some research first. I handled it poorly! no I think you were ...
by zonker
Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Lower average pressure with AirSense 11 Autoset
Replies: 7
Views: 410

Re: Lower average pressure with AirSense 11 Autoset

Same thing for me, average pressure drop with no discernible change in results. I have a graph, but the board seems to be too full for attachments. please see this regarding the full attachments issue and how to post images here- https://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic/t183806/Attachment-storage-is-at-c...
by zonker
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:58 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Struggling to find a better mask. Any suggestions?
Replies: 7
Views: 751

Re: Struggling to find a better mask. Any suggestions?

i'm wondering if a mask liner wouldn't help? see here-

https://www.padacheek.com/

if one isn't available, ask kerren there if she could make one.

good luck!
by zonker
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:43 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP and coughing up blood
Replies: 46
Views: 9980

Re: CPAP and coughing up blood

I spit up bloody mucus every morning. no suggestions. just wanted to say i'm sorry you're going through this, but i'm happy you've posted. too many people come here and try to blame CPAP for the weirdest of developments. I'm glad you are seeking help, knowing it's not the machine. good luck and do ...
by zonker
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:36 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: BiPap - Severe bloating no matter what I do
Replies: 10
Views: 372

Re: BiPap - Severe bloating no matter what I do

Thank you for your response! It has been several months now with no changes and it actually seemed to have gotten worse. How long did it take to adjust for you. ResMed AirCurve BiPAP 10 VAuto - this is the machine I am on. This may have been incorrect in what I stated literally weeks. I would chang...
by zonker
Tue Mar 26, 2024 3:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: BiPap - Severe bloating no matter what I do
Replies: 10
Views: 372

Re: BiPap - Severe bloating no matter what I do

i'll let pugsy take you through the technical stuff. I just want to mention that you may have accept the higher ahi until your body gets used to higher pressure. for me, I found a place that was comfortable, then I slowly increased pressure. it took me a very long time,but I got there in the end. th...
by zonker
Sat Mar 23, 2024 5:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Amazon filters
Replies: 19
Views: 4394

Re: Amazon filters

Pugsy wrote:
Sat Mar 23, 2024 2:21 pm
Oh, hell, guess I had better go check my filter as well. :lol: :lol:
zonker wrote:
Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:49 am
I only ever CHECK my filter when the subject comes up on the forum! so I just did and yeah, time to change.
ripples in a pond!
by zonker
Sat Mar 23, 2024 5:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Amazon filters
Replies: 19
Views: 4394

Re: Amazon filters

loggerhead12 wrote:
Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:14 pm
zonker wrote:
Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:49 am
I only ever CHECK my filter when the subject comes up on the forum! so I just did and yeah, time to change.
Oddly enough, I only check my filter when you mention filters.
I wonder how many we have in this daisy chain?
by zonker
Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:56 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Events per hour has increased
Replies: 48
Views: 5276

Re: Events per hour has increased

I am pretty new at this, so I am wondering if over time I may expect to experience periods of higher events per hour? it's been a month between your posts. what is your ahi now? the whole point of therapy is to get to the lowest ahi you can and still get restful and restorative sleep. sleep doctors...
by zonker
Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:49 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Amazon filters
Replies: 19
Views: 4394

Re: Amazon filters

Pugsy wrote:
Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:09 am


I change the filter when it looks yucky...
I only ever CHECK my filter when the subject comes up on the forum! so I just did and yeah, time to change.
by zonker
Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:45 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dry Mouth
Replies: 8
Views: 807

Re: Dry Mouth

Looking for ideas to avoid dry mouth. xylimelts. it's a slow release lozenge that you place between cheek and gum. you can find it in the oral health care section of your drugstore. if not, then at amazon- https://www.amazon.com/s?k=xylimelts+for+dry+mouth&crid=15QUEHP9QMDE9&sprefix=xlimelts%2Caps%...
by zonker
Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:53 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Struggling to find a better mask. Any suggestions?
Replies: 7
Views: 751

Re: Struggling to find a better mask. Any suggestions?

williaty wrote:
Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:50 pm


Unfortunately, due to allergies, I can't use a nasal pillow mask. I have to have a full face mask that'll allow me to breathe through my mouth or nose depending on what's working better at the time.
ah. sorry. hope you find a good recommendation.
by zonker
Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Struggling to find a better mask. Any suggestions?
Replies: 7
Views: 751

Re: Struggling to find a better mask. Any suggestions?

Well, with all that, do you guys have any suggestions for a mask that'll seal better on my weird head? mine is the P10. it's a nasal pillow mask. here- https://www.cpap.com/productpage/resmed-airfit-p10-nasal-pillow-cpap-mask-headgear some also like the eclipse mask, it has no straps- https://www.c...
by zonker
Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Customized Mask
Replies: 3
Views: 374

Re: Customized Mask

Is anyone aware of a company that creates customized masks? https://i.imgur.com/t20kSyV.jpg I'm not aware of any custom mask makers, though they'd have a very good market for them if the figured it out. someone may come in with the answer. but if not, you may want to check padacheek.com. they make ...
by zonker
Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:38 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Wanna sleep with me?
Replies: 4
Views: 670

Re: Wanna sleep with me?

Miss Emerita wrote:
Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:16 pm
zonker wrote:
Thu Mar 21, 2024 5:54 pm
well, actually....
I see what you did there….
:wink: