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by sleepy-guy
Thu May 21, 2020 1:53 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dreamstation - Typical settings for first use?
Replies: 15
Views: 771

Re: Dreamstation - Typical settings for first use?

Thanks for the help. I thought I would take to it without any hassle but it's a bit trickier than I thought! :)

I'll keep at it and see if I can get some better data over the following week. It sure collects a lot of data. I just don't understand what I am looking at yet.
by sleepy-guy
Thu May 21, 2020 9:46 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dreamstation - Typical settings for first use?
Replies: 15
Views: 771

Re: Dreamstation - Typical settings for first use?

Here is my first attempt. Was able to do about 4 hrs last night for the first night. It was a tough what felt like half hr getting used to it before I fell asleep. Then I woke up ~ 4 hrs later and felt like I couldnt breath. Sinuses were a bit clogged, mouth dry. I just took it off for the rest of t...
by sleepy-guy
Mon May 18, 2020 7:28 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dreamstation - Typical settings for first use?
Replies: 15
Views: 771

Re: Trying out CPAP - Typical settings for first use?

Thanks, Zonker, I appreciate the reply and warm welcome.

I will change the pressure settings accordingly and get some data to respond back with hopefully within a week or so.

Really hoping this is a fruitful endeavor.
by sleepy-guy
Fri May 15, 2020 1:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dreamstation - Typical settings for first use?
Replies: 15
Views: 771

Dreamstation - Typical settings for first use?

I toss and turn, wake up foggy with a mild headache and low energy. I started reading about CPAP and ordered a Philips Dreamstation HX500 auto CPAP with humidifier, heated tube, and Dreamwear Nasal Pillow mask to give it a try. From the unit's default config, are there any recommended base level cha...