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by 3dmark
Wed Nov 27, 2019 10:38 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Airsense 10 info for Toronto,Ontario, Canada
Replies: 7
Views: 1075

Re: Airsense 10 info for Toronto,Ontario, Canada

I have that same Airsense 10 and have used in Toronto (and around the world), and never had a problem with the cell connection. I didn't have to pay anything beyond my initial purchase. So if the machine isn't working, the shop that sold it to you should replace it or fix it.
by 3dmark
Fri Mar 22, 2019 1:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Thoughts about CPAP pillows?
Replies: 18
Views: 6038

Re: Thoughts about CPAP pillows?

For those of you using pillows with contours or cut-outs, what do you do for pillow cases?
by 3dmark
Thu Nov 03, 2016 1:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How often do you replace your mask?
Replies: 5
Views: 1405

Re: How often do you replace your mask?

Thanks everyone, that's super helpful. It tells me that it's not unreasonable that these things wear out within half a year or so. I'll probably just get a new one and start fresh.
by 3dmark
Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:01 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Surgery and CPAP
Replies: 10
Views: 2282

Re: Surgery and CPAP

I had surgery a couple of months ago. Because of my sleep apnea, they required me to stay overnight. I was really glad I did. I was using my own machine in the hospital overnight. My SP02 levels dropped whenever I drifted off, triggering the alarm. Eventually they added an oxygen feed right into my ...
by 3dmark
Thu Nov 03, 2016 9:56 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How often do you replace your mask?
Replies: 5
Views: 1405

How often do you replace your mask?

My Nuance Pro nasal pillow is six months old. The gel inserts have fallen off, and the velcro on the straps isn't working well any more. I'm going to do some DIY repairs, but it raises the question - how long do you all expect these things to last? Is replacing your mask/pillow every six months just...
by 3dmark
Mon May 30, 2016 8:33 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: So you're new and finding it difficult...
Replies: 1
Views: 782

So you're new and finding it difficult...

I don’t think I’m alone in finding the initial stages of CPAP difficult. It took me the better part of three months, but I can now sleep through the night without issue. I thought I’d write down some of the things that I found helpful in getting a set-up I could live with. Everybody’s experience is ...
by 3dmark
Mon May 16, 2016 9:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Ontario CPAP purchase experience
Replies: 3
Views: 1267

Re: Ontario CPAP purchase experience

Yeah, I also went with Shoppers, great experience.
by 3dmark
Wed Apr 20, 2016 8:04 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Think I'm finished
Replies: 29
Views: 5714

Re: Think I'm finished

Sorry to hear it's been such a struggle. I've been using my machine for over a month, and last night was only the second night I slept through. It involved a lot of tweaking of the mask, the hose, the way I wear the mask, the humidity level, the way I adjust my pillow, and just plain getting used to...
by 3dmark
Tue Apr 19, 2016 7:19 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I feel like I'm suffocating!
Replies: 25
Views: 43436

Re: I feel like I'm suffocating!

Similar to some others, my experience is also that the ramp-up from pressure of 4 leads to a panicked feeling of suffocating. I start at 7 and it's much better. Obviously everyone is different.
by 3dmark
Tue Apr 19, 2016 7:00 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Pugsy's Pointers...SleepyHead/OSCAR Tutorial and TX Hints
Replies: 90
Views: 2712906

Re: Pugsy's Pointers...SleepyHead Tutorial and TX Hints

The Sleepyhead web site seems to be a bit in flux - can I confirm that the latest Mac version is v1.0.0-beta-2, downloadable here? Really looking forward to loading up my data!
by 3dmark
Thu Mar 24, 2016 3:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Congestion
Replies: 6
Views: 1964

Re: Congestion

Look what happens when I don't come by for a few days - loads and loads of good advice that I will have to pore through. Thanks so much everyone. This problem turned out to be the mask. The AirFit P10 was sitting poorly in my nose, and moving over time so that insufficient air was coming in. I got a...
by 3dmark
Tue Mar 22, 2016 6:38 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Congestion
Replies: 6
Views: 1964

Re: Congestion

Thanks LSAT. I've booked an appointment for tomorrow. I appreciate it's difficult to "diagnose from a distance" like on this forum, and so being able to actually show how it's working will be successful.
by 3dmark
Mon Mar 21, 2016 9:06 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Congestion
Replies: 6
Views: 1964

Congestion

I'm doing a 30-day free trial with a Respironics System 1 and an AirFit nasal pillow. I'm really struggling, to be honest. I've spent hours wearing it while awake (reading in bed). Everything starts fine, but then I begin to get a feeling that I can't breathe. When I take off the mask, I find that a...
by 3dmark
Fri Mar 11, 2016 4:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Finally started trial
Replies: 14
Views: 2902

Re: Finally started trial

it depends on what mode you're in, and that's all in the setup screen. there's a setting for whether the heated tube is on, or off, and another for what temp to use. if you don't have a heated tube, then the only heat is coming from the humidifier, and the more humidity you use, the warmer it'll be...
by 3dmark
Fri Mar 11, 2016 3:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Finally started trial
Replies: 14
Views: 2902

Re: Finally started trial

This is unusual. One possibility is that the exhaust flow from the mask is hitting the bedcovers in an awkward way. I know you are using the P10 pillows and they have a very strongly damped, diffuse exhaust flow. But if things are adjusted just a little bit off, you could be hear whoooo noises that...