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by Sleepy tech 1235
Sat Mar 23, 2019 2:37 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New member here trying to get some sleep
Replies: 15
Views: 5309

Re: New member here trying to get some sleep

Hi I am a sleep technologist. You have the right approach although a high of 20 cm H2O is a little high but you never know. 5.5 is very low to start with a man of your stature men that are large like you I usually start at 7-8. A AHI of 21 is not bad I am guessing you will not need much pressure be...
by Sleepy tech 1235
Sat Mar 23, 2019 1:45 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: need roach-proof bipap cover
Replies: 53
Views: 18966

Re: need roach-proof bipap cover

Ok palerider what exactly makes you equipped to say you know CPAP well. I have been around CPAP machines over 30 years how long have you been using them. Mind your own business and grow up.
by Sleepy tech 1235
Sat Mar 23, 2019 1:39 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I think my CPAP is making me sick
Replies: 43
Views: 16361

Re: I think my CPAP is making me sick

I am just here to help I don’t care if you follow or like my advice or not Palerider. To answer other questions from other people I am talking about sprays. People may choose to do what they want I am just trying to help. Also palerider I worked hard to become a sleep technologist reading brain wave...
by Sleepy tech 1235
Fri Mar 22, 2019 5:23 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResMed N30i User Review
Replies: 31
Views: 25349

Re: ResMed N30i User Review

I am a sleep technologist that has used many masks both as a patient and a tech. I tried the Resmed N30i for the first time on ASV therapy which is one of the harshest and therapies in my opinion because it can blow a lot of pressure. Anyway I was very impressed with this mask as it kept its seal we...
by Sleepy tech 1235
Fri Mar 22, 2019 5:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New member here trying to get some sleep
Replies: 15
Views: 5309

Re: New member here trying to get some sleep

Hi I am a sleep technologist. You have the right approach although a high of 20 cm H2O is a little high but you never know. 5.5 is very low to start with a man of your stature men that are large like you I usually start at 7-8. A AHI of 21 is not bad I am guessing you will not need much pressure bet...
by Sleepy tech 1235
Fri Mar 22, 2019 3:57 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: need roach-proof bipap cover
Replies: 53
Views: 18966

Re: need roach-proof bipap cover

Being a sleep technologist I would not recommend a cover CPAP machine pulls in room air to work. Unfortunately a roach likes heat and a CPAP machine provides a lot you need to make sure you clean your machine constantly when you get rid of your bug problem I would see if you could replace your machi...
by Sleepy tech 1235
Fri Mar 22, 2019 3:44 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I think my CPAP is making me sick
Replies: 43
Views: 16361

Re: I think my CPAP is making me sick

I am a sleep technologist. We always suggest you use heated humidity with your machine it does help. ASV is a hard treatment and can build pressure. Sinus spray yes is good but if you over use it then it can have an opposite effect. I have seen patients were fluid builds up behind the ears for using...