I enjoyed using Afrin. More than one Dr told me NO No No. I've even bought OTC 'natural' sprays that have the same ingredient an I threw those out as well.

Astelin Aerosol, Spray With Pump might be your friend. It's a non-addictive antihistamine. I use on occasion.

I am trying to understand exactly why a portable pulse dose oxygen concentrator (POC) cannot be used with xPAP. I know it's written everywhere and the DME websites all say with xPAP one needs continuous O2. It's possible to bleed in O2 just below a mask. And I used to have masks with a built-in O2 p...

You need to check with your insurance first then. My understanding is that travel machines like the Respironics DreamStation Go or the ResMed AirMini are NOT usually covered by insurance. We were never told why though...maybe it's just some insurance and not all insurance....you need to ask your in...

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This mask is a redesign of the nasal Dreamwear. There are more straps. And a different cushion connection. Parts will not be interchangeable. Darn!

My first advanced ovarian cancer symptom was, in fact, a severe case of aerophagia from my auto bilevel xPAP. I thought of calling 911. Then it happened again one month later and I wanted to call 911 again but did not. My belly was so full of air from the CPAP I thought my intestines would explode. ...

For years I had this problem. I noticed it my first night in the sleep lab. Sometimes Bilevel therapy helps. I've worked with my Dr to adjust to settings where I did not experience this discomfort. Sometimes I needed to reduce my pressure below what I needed but I could not tolerate it higher. As I ...

I've spent hours reading posts about the airmini as well as use of HME with xCPAP. My summary and first attempt with an alteration follows. The excessive noise is from the poorly designed Humidx capsule. It is NOT from the airmini itself. HME of any type needs to be near the mask to capture your moi...