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by IrishPatrick
Wed Dec 07, 2016 6:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Traveling abroad: Voltage, plugs, etc.
Replies: 3
Views: 3953

Re: Traveling abroad: Voltage, plugs, etc.

Thank you, Rick Blaine. Much appreciated. Yes, looking at the big square brick right now, says range is 100-240V. And Chile (according to Google) supplies electricity at 220V, so I'm guessing I'll be fine. Surge protector is a great suggestion, too. Thank you. I'm continually impressed by how friend...
by IrishPatrick
Wed Dec 07, 2016 6:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Training Mouth to Stay Closed - Looking for Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 4917

Re: Training Mouth to Stay Closed - Looking for Advice

I use the Breathewear Halo Chinstrap, which I swore I'd never use, and it works fine. Didn't even take getting used to. Just strapped it on and, voila, my mouth stays shut. Initially I hated the idea of something strapped around my head to hold my mouth shut. Just seemed...wrong. But alas, I strap o...
by IrishPatrick
Wed Dec 07, 2016 5:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Traveling abroad: Voltage, plugs, etc.
Replies: 3
Views: 3953

Traveling abroad: Voltage, plugs, etc.

Hi CPAP Gang, I'm lucky enough to be traveling to Chile over the holidays. Will bring my ResMed AirSense 10 machine and back-ups of my Respironics Dreamwear Nasal Mask. I found the plug/adapters I need for that country, but am wondering about "voltage converters." Does anyone know: do I need to buy ...
by IrishPatrick
Sat Feb 13, 2016 7:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New CPAPer, feeling discouraged, leaking like a flat tire
Replies: 22
Views: 8624

Re: New CPAPer, feeling discouraged, leaking like a flat tire

Wow, Mr. Nifty, you've tried all those before you found one that you like?

Okay, so I really am at the beginning here. I was thinking (dreaming) that I'd get the machine, get a mask, sleep with it all and, wham, problem solved.

Been reading the forum info for newbies. That helps a lot.
by IrishPatrick
Sat Feb 13, 2016 7:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New CPAPer, feeling discouraged, leaking like a flat tire
Replies: 22
Views: 8624

Re: New CPAPer, feeling discouraged, leaking like a flat tire

Thank you!

Feel like I'm on new planet with all this.

Thank you very much.
by IrishPatrick
Sat Feb 13, 2016 6:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New CPAPer, feeling discouraged, leaking like a flat tire
Replies: 22
Views: 8624

New CPAPer, feeling discouraged, leaking like a flat tire

Hi Gang, I'm new to CPAP. Diagnosed with severe sleep apnea. Grateful my sleep problem has a name and, ideally, a solution. Using Fisher & Paykel Simplus full face mask, pressure at 14. It's leaking all over. Wakes me up all night. Have adjusted the straps this way and that. Got "Pad a Cheek" face l...