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by Bubbles1
Sat Sep 12, 2015 9:30 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mask leaks
Replies: 3
Views: 780

Re: Mask leaks

Where do you get such a thing?
by Bubbles1
Sat Sep 12, 2015 9:27 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Episodes of AFib
Replies: 5
Views: 735

Re: Episodes of AFib

Coincidentally (perhaps?) I had been waiting for a sleep study and had a new one done in August and started using the CPAP machine about 3 weeks ago. I am having difficulties finding the correct mask for me tho and am very frustrated. But I will keep at it.....especially when you tell me that it can...
by Bubbles1
Sat Sep 12, 2015 9:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Episodes of AFib
Replies: 5
Views: 735

Episodes of AFib

I have had sleep apnea for years and was untreated. This summer I started having palpitations and recently wore a holtor monitor. Results show rare PVC's with a brief episode of afib. I now have to have an echo and stress test. I have read that untreated sleep apnea can cause heart problems. Anybody...
by Bubbles1
Sat Sep 12, 2015 8:52 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mask leaks
Replies: 3
Views: 780

Mask leaks

I have been using a CPAP machine for about 3 weeks now. Starting air pressure is 7. Humidity set at 2. I have tried several masks. It appears that I am a mouth breather so although I really love the nasal pillows, I then have to wear a chin strap which is uncomfortable. I also have a Quattro full fa...
by Bubbles1
Mon Sep 07, 2015 9:04 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Getting used to CPAP mask
Replies: 9
Views: 1448

Re: Getting used to CPAP mask

I am using the Fisher PayKel SensAwake machine with humidifier set to 5. The beginning air pressure is set to 6 and according to the records, does not go above 10 during the night. But how can that be accurate since I hardly ever get to sleep???