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by Whipper
Wed Jun 06, 2018 8:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need Help With Full Face Mask
Replies: 7
Views: 1372

Re: Need Help With Full Face Mask

I gave the Dreamwear Full Face Mask another try starting on May 20 and implemented Pugsy’s and JD's suggestions. I settled on a pressure range of 9.5 – 12.5, set humidifier at 5.0 fixed (highest) and wore a soft cervical collar. Look at these results! May 20 – June 5 (17 nights) AHI .27, RDI .64 , F...
by Whipper
Sun May 20, 2018 7:37 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need Help With Full Face Mask
Replies: 7
Views: 1372

Re: Need Help With Full Face Mask

I will try a soft cervical collar again. Wow on your water usage! Do you have to refill during the night? I suppose so.
by Whipper
Sat May 19, 2018 6:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need Help With Full Face Mask
Replies: 7
Views: 1372

Re: Need Help With Full Face Mask

Thanks for the input Pugsy. I'll give your suggestions a try!
by Whipper
Sat May 19, 2018 5:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need Help With Full Face Mask
Replies: 7
Views: 1372

Need Help With Full Face Mask

Some of you have helped me recently and would know my background experience. For those who do not, let me begin with a brief introduction. I have been using CPAP since January 2017. I have a Dreamstation APAP and for most of the last year I have used the Dreamwear cushions and then the gel cushions ...
by Whipper
Sun Apr 22, 2018 2:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Whipper
Replies: 9
Views: 3717

Re: Whipper

Thanks so much Pugsy. I appreciate the help! I'll watch the video and follow your instructions.
by Whipper
Sun Apr 22, 2018 2:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Whipper
Replies: 9
Views: 3717

Re: Whipper

My bad on the Flow Rate Graph from a Resperonics machine Pugsy. Of course I get a Flow Rate Graph as evidenced by my Sleepyhead attachments above. I just don't know exactly how to analyze it. That's why I pay attention to the Flow Limitation event markings and index. My understanding is that RDI is ...
by Whipper
Sun Apr 22, 2018 12:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Whipper
Replies: 9
Views: 3717

Re: Whipper

By the way, I wonder if the RERA numbers are reasonably accurate as measured by the Dreamstation. After all, it has no way of knowing if I woke up or not. I suppose the flow limitations are fairly accurate. With Dreamstation you do not get a flow rate graph; just a flow limitation "event" with the F...
by Whipper
Sun Apr 22, 2018 12:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Whipper
Replies: 9
Views: 3717

Re: Whipper

The first session I wore the Dreamwear FFM loose; I would say that it aws "floating" on my face. The third session I tightened it considerably; but, it was not uncomfortable and did not leave any red marks. Of more concern to me is the mask size. I had read, and the therapist at the DME siad as well...
by Whipper
Sat Apr 21, 2018 6:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Whipper
Replies: 9
Views: 3717

Whipper

Hi All. I’m a new member, but not new to CPAP or the forum. I have read many of the threads on your forum as I walked myself through my first year of therapy. I decided to join today because I’ve reached a sticking point in my therapy. I’ll begin with a note on my history. I started CPAP with a Resp...