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by Chris8243
Sun Jan 29, 2023 12:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: The Great Pillow/cushion/whatever Exchange/Swapping thread Part II
Replies: 24
Views: 14750

Re: The Great Pillow/cushion/whatever Exchange/Swapping thread Part II

New stuff to give away or trade: AirFit P10 - size XS (2), size M (2) AirFit N30i -size M nasal cradle AirFit F20 - size M mask Dreamwisp - size S, M, L nasal cushions Amara View - size S cushion & 2 headgear AirTouch F20 - size M cushion (2) Unheated Respironics 15mm hose LOOKING FOR Resmed AirFit...
by Chris8243
Tue Jan 05, 2021 11:18 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Renamed: DurtGurl's adventures in therapy
Replies: 41
Views: 3196

Re: Thin face and zero luck with ResMed

Now I see you from your notes that you tried the N-30i. Was it too wide for your nose?
by Chris8243
Tue Jan 05, 2021 11:16 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Renamed: DurtGurl's adventures in therapy
Replies: 41
Views: 3196

Re: Thin face and zero luck with ResMed

No advice from me on machine settings, but I can talk about masks. I also have a thin face and apparently a small head - cause many headgear straps with Velcro end up overlapping. Some masks offer a “For Her” size but they’re not much smaller. Anyway, I used a FFM for several years, tried many (5?) ...
by Chris8243
Sat Jan 02, 2021 7:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dream wisp
Replies: 13
Views: 1243

Re: Dream wisp

How is the n30 with side sleeping and hose coming off nose? Any leak issues with n30? Thanks I go back & forth between N30i & Dream Wisp. I mostly sleep on my side & they’re both good for that. Seems like every mask I’ve tried has pros and cons. I find the N30i to be more comfortable, but it also s...
by Chris8243
Sat Jan 02, 2021 4:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP supplies at CVS
Replies: 14
Views: 3856

Re: CPAP supplies at CVS

According to the web site we have 3 within 30 miles of my home. Lucky. There is one WalMart 30 miles from my home, otherwise 90 miles to nearest shopping besides a grocery store or Ace Hardware. Not complaining really, even tho it sounds like it, but sometimes I do wish it were a little easier to s...
by Chris8243
Sat Jan 02, 2021 4:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Tips for getting a doctor to take me seriously
Replies: 20
Views: 1806

Re: Tips for getting a doctor to take me seriously

Did you say “I’d like to have a sleep study.”

And then did the doc say “No.”

There’s got to be more to this story.
by Chris8243
Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:42 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sensitive Skin
Replies: 7
Views: 733

Re: Sensitive Skin

May I suggest a chin strap? I switched to N30i a few months ago - after almost 3 years of several types of full-face mask, because of mouth breathing. With the chin strap on, I felt like I was in a “head-clamp” After a week or so, I tried without the chin strap and lo and behold, I can keep my mouth...
by Chris8243
Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:31 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep Doctor doesn't look at data
Replies: 27
Views: 2314

Re: Sleep Doctor doesn't look at data

I feel very lucky after reading all these responses. I love my sleep doctor. He is trained in Primary Care which he practiced for years but then became a sleep specialist. Works in the “Sleep & Respiratory Center” at a hospital. He is so easy to talk to, patient, and answers all my questions. He als...
by Chris8243
Fri Dec 04, 2020 4:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I toss and turn in my sleep and take my mask off
Replies: 3
Views: 465

Re: I toss and turn in my sleep and take my mask off

Ditto the above answer and I have a question: how do you know you got into REM sleep? For what it’s worth, after 3 yrs I still take my mask off sometimes. There was never any pattern, I’d usually be surprised when I woke up with it off. Now it seems to be just if I’m having trouble staying asleep an...
by Chris8243
Thu Nov 26, 2020 1:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: mask flexing
Replies: 10
Views: 917

Re: mask flexing

It’s normal. That’s why the material is flexible. Enjoy it. Use it as a way of being mindful of your breath to relax and fall asleep.

PS - fill out your equipment profile
by Chris8243
Thu Nov 26, 2020 1:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT - Happy Thanksgiving!
Replies: 8
Views: 839

Re: OT - Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone here....my friends that I’ve never met!
by Chris8243
Thu Nov 26, 2020 1:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Billing issue /question
Replies: 11
Views: 1024

Re: Billing issue /question

Just a heads up on changing your insurance at the beginning of the year (as you said you were)....they may start all the payments from scratch. I didn’t have an upfront cost for the machine, but with my insurance I was going to pay over 13 months. Got my machine 3 yrs ago in October, changed insuran...
by Chris8243
Mon Nov 23, 2020 1:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: mold in humidifier
Replies: 12
Views: 1581

Re: mold in humidifier

Catnapper, I’ve had the same thing happen, on the “rectangular” gasket that lifts up when you open the humidifier. Quite a frightening thing to find! Kinda freaked out. I took it off & washed thoroughly. For sure I used Dawn dish soap, don’t remember if I used vinegar too but I may have. Also took o...
by Chris8243
Tue Nov 03, 2020 11:02 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dreamstation Humidifier Chamber failure - leaks
Replies: 5
Views: 2433

Re: Dreamstation Humidifier Chamber failure - leaks

For what it’s worth, my Dreamstation water chamber is 3 years old, original one, never had a leak. Is it possible that you may inadvertently bang it on the edge of the sink while emptying or washing it? Trying to get that last drop of water out? I fear dropping it on a tile floor because I’m sure it...