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by cakeator
Sun Nov 20, 2016 9:58 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Does Thomas Gallagher Have Sleep Apnea?
Replies: 26
Views: 4156

Re: Does Thomas Gallagher Have Sleep Apnea?

One of the changes that came out of 2015 Metro North accident is that all Metro North and LIRR train operators are now tested for sleep apnea. NJ Transit does not currently test train operators for sleep apnea. Hopefully that will change with the release of the accident findings and recommendations....
by cakeator
Fri May 06, 2016 2:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: POLL - What type of mask do you use?
Replies: 23
Views: 29707

Re: POLL - What type of mask do you use?

When I started I had a beard so I tried the nasal pillow but even with the chin strap the midnight mouth breathing got the better of me. The Resmed Mirrage Quattro was leaking and killing the bridge of my nose and the Amara View was also leaking and and made my nose look like Rudolph. In a fit of de...
by cakeator
Thu Mar 10, 2016 9:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleephead and New Philips Dreammaker..
Replies: 7
Views: 2192

Re: Sleephead and New Philips Dreammaker..

Encore pro works with the Phillips Dreammaker if you are looking for a program.
by cakeator
Thu Mar 10, 2016 9:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Does Your Chinstrap Help You Keep Your Mouth Shut?
Replies: 33
Views: 20208

Re: Does Your Chinstrap Help You Keep Your Mouth Shut?

Chin straps have not helped me. I would wake up with chipmunk cheeks and air squeaking out my mouth. I also have a beard and have issues with leaking vs red marks on the face. The diagnosis and therapy are new to me and I am trying to work with the Amara View right now. If I can't get a comfortable ...
by cakeator
Thu Mar 10, 2016 8:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mask Fit setting on DreamStation
Replies: 6
Views: 9207

Re: Mask Fit setting on DreamStation

As OkyDoky said, it is X1. The number is located on the front of the bag, above the barcode. As palerider said, it's more so the machine can calibrate to the mask so you get the right pressure. I don't think it will do much for the leaking but it might help lower your AHI a bit. Report back if you s...