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by joeack1
Sat Sep 10, 2022 11:50 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ? switching to nasal pillow from full face mask and pressure
Replies: 3
Views: 330

? switching to nasal pillow from full face mask and pressure

Hoping to get some feedback. I have been using a full face mask since starting cpap in 2019 as always thought I was a mouth breather. I have a phillips dreamwear nasal pillow cushion that I want to give a try. I got a chin strap to help as well. I am currently using 9cm - 13cm, w/EPR on full time w/...
by joeack1
Tue Aug 02, 2022 2:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Non-Vented Masks
Replies: 28
Views: 10228

Re: Non-Vented Masks

I am currently being set up for this by my neurologist due to frequent periodic breathing episodes overnight. Its not a set up that I am doing on my own, but I am going to the respiratory co. on Thursday who will set this up for me. I would be very concerned if someone were to try and set this up on...
by joeack1
Mon Jan 18, 2021 12:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Have you had a COVID-19 Vaccine or have an appt?
Replies: 411
Views: 41929

Re: Have you had a COVID-19 Vaccine or have an appt?

I work in a hospital so was lucky to get the Pfizer vaccine once we got it. Have received both doses.
by joeack1
Wed Sep 09, 2020 11:26 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Suffocating Feeling First Night
Replies: 10
Views: 2377

Re: Suffocating Feeling First Night

I know personally I really struggled with that feeling when first starting w/CPAP. I'd echo Pugsy's recommendation in that for me I wore it quite a bit during waking hours to desensitize to it. It can take a little while, but stick with it and keep reminding yourself you will be much better off when...
by joeack1
Tue Mar 31, 2020 12:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Seasonal Humidity and Heat settings
Replies: 15
Views: 2353

Re: Seasonal Humidity and Heat settings

Thanks Pugsy!! Will def start playing with tube temp settings, appreciate the guidance.
by joeack1
Tue Mar 31, 2020 11:01 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Seasonal Humidity and Heat settings
Replies: 15
Views: 2353

Re: Seasonal Humidity and Heat settings

"Now I do change the hose air temperature because I don't really like warm air in the summer like I do in the winter. In the winter I will set the hose air temp between 80 and 86 degrees because I keep my house on the cold side...low 60s sometimes and that cold air going up my mask into my nose does...
by joeack1
Thu Feb 06, 2020 2:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie Struggling
Replies: 1
Views: 394

Newbie Struggling

Hello, I have been following along this board since starting w/CPAP back in Mid November of 2019, which has been very helpful and educational and now I'm hoping to get some suggestions. I had a very difficult time trying to adjust to CPAP over the first month, a lot of feelings of panic and claustro...