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by viviantheodosia
Thu Jul 16, 2020 12:56 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: External issues
Replies: 2
Views: 330

External issues

My AHI is consistently under 2, but I have started to feel like I did when the sleep apnea first started. Based on looking at my data in OSCAR, Last night was worst than the night before, I had a longer night, less leaks, and smaller AHI. Based on how I feel it is the opposite. Is it possible to loo...
by viviantheodosia
Wed Jun 19, 2019 10:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasal Pillows and HME?
Replies: 7
Views: 846

Re: Nasal Pillows and HME?

Scratch your nose really, really well before you put on your mask. Maybe scrub it with a dry scrubby wash cloth. Then see if you have the problem. Sometimes we can "attenuate" (decrease) the sensation by overwhelming the sensory nerves. This is a cheap, easy solution if it works. Worth a try. I'll ...
by viviantheodosia
Wed Jun 19, 2019 3:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasal Pillows and HME?
Replies: 7
Views: 846

Re: Nasal Pillows and HME?

The hose for the n20 is also too long.

It is the exterior of the nose that itches.
by viviantheodosia
Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasal Pillows and HME?
Replies: 7
Views: 846

Nasal Pillows and HME?

HI all, I am having a problem with the wind on my nose waking me up to itch my nose during the night while using a nasal cushion mask (currently a airfit N20). I could never sleep with a fan because the breeze or under the covers as just my own breath annoyed me. So I would like to switch to a nasal...