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by sonno
Wed May 05, 2021 5:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Virtuox vpod ultra
Replies: 1
Views: 342

Virtuox vpod ultra

Does anyone use the virtuox vpod ultra? Does Oscar read it and illustrate the data? Or do you use another software?

Any other ideas for reliable wrist-ox? The CMS50F reviews are very mixed regarding quality of the unit/battery etc. Any thoughts/suggestions?
by sonno
Thu Dec 03, 2020 1:53 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: THE GREAT PILLOW EXCHANGE
Replies: 1624
Views: 768905

Re: THE GREAT PILLOW EXCHANGE

I have 2 dreamwear ffm medium sealed packages and 5 dreamwear nasal cushions medium sealed packages.. i sqitched to resmed and looking to exchange some or all for n30i medium and 1-2 p30 medium. Would also take a complete n30i/p30i starter kit with frame etc plus 1-2 cushions In exchange for all of ...
by sonno
Sat Nov 07, 2020 4:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Humidifiers and dry mouth question
Replies: 12
Views: 2033

Re: Humidifiers and dry mouth question

Just read that alcohol in mouthwash can cause dry mouth. I've been using a mouthwash containing alcohol (Listerine) before bed and having very dry mouth with ffm. Switching to a different wash without alcohol (crest). Hope that helps.
by sonno
Wed Oct 28, 2020 3:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Only 4hrs continuous sleep with CPAP
Replies: 3
Views: 759

Re: Only 4hrs continuous sleep with CPAP

Years of poor sleep create a learned pattern and expectation in your brain. It sounds like you have the apneas under control. It might be helpful to look at icbt similar to Cleveland Clinic Gotosleep program. The program is simple and online. It will first prompt you to eliminate any activity except...
by sonno
Mon Oct 26, 2020 5:35 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New to cpap, dialing in settings myself. Cant get periodic breathing and centrals under control
Replies: 6
Views: 843

Re: New to cpap, dialing in settings myself. Cant get periodic breathing and centrals under control

I had similar issues with centrals and periodic breathing. In my case they resolved quickly by turning off auto and using a fixed pressure instead, by turning off flex/epr and by Shifting to ffm ( which you already have).
by sonno
Mon Oct 19, 2020 8:24 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.
Replies: 766
Views: 2117541

Re: Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.

Started 8 weeks ago. Mild apnea (9.5). First 4 weeks were very difficult and confusing. AHI was generally higher than sleep test level. AHI is now .3-1.6 pretty consistently. What Ive learned: - after years of horrible sleep and insomnia/multiple wakings, they continued in first weeks of cpap and I ...
by sonno
Sun Oct 18, 2020 6:54 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Add second user to oscar?
Replies: 3
Views: 591

Re: Add second user to oscar?

Super.. thanks Okie and Dog
by sonno
Sat Oct 17, 2020 6:45 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Add second user to oscar?
Replies: 3
Views: 591

Add second user to oscar?

Hi- anyone know if it is possible / how to track 2 users separately in Oscar> Thanks
by sonno
Fri Oct 16, 2020 5:01 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Humidifiers and dry mouth question
Replies: 12
Views: 2033

Re: Humidifiers and dry mouth question

Thanks Grumpy
by sonno
Thu Oct 15, 2020 3:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Humidifiers and dry mouth question
Replies: 12
Views: 2033

Re: Humidifiers and dry mouth question

Thanks to both for the ideas. Ill try the biotene etc. Many thanks
by sonno
Thu Oct 15, 2020 3:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Humidifiers and dry mouth question
Replies: 12
Views: 2033

Re: Humidifiers

Hi Pugsy, thanks for the response. It is currently set at max humidity ( I think its a 5).
by sonno
Thu Oct 15, 2020 2:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Humidifiers and dry mouth question
Replies: 12
Views: 2033

Humidifiers and dry mouth question

Hi- Wondering if anyone has opinions on both the Respironics and Resmed humidifiers. I am using Respironics CPAP at fixed pressure of 10.5 with the full face mask ( the mask is nasal cushion with full mask over mouth for those unfamiliar). I get incredibly dry mouth every night, while machine uses a...
by sonno
Sun Oct 11, 2020 4:52 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Respironics dreamwear ffm leak solution
Replies: 0
Views: 2673

Respironics dreamwear ffm leak solution

1.5 month user of cpap. Found that dreamwear ffm Full face worked best for me but had major continuous leaks as a side sleeper. Seems to have resolved completely by taking a small piece of tape and taping across the lower strap onto face near where the strap meets the mask. Prevented mask movement w...
by sonno
Mon Oct 05, 2020 11:20 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP - Struggling To Get 7 to 9 Hours
Replies: 4
Views: 698

Re: CPAP - Struggling To Get 7 to 9 Hours

I have a similar experience. I think it is due to years of waking early because of untreated apnea. The pattern of waking becomes learned. Cleveland Clinic has an app GoToSleep $40 that is ICBT to address that and Im starting that program. Just started using late night light 10K lux for about 2 hour...
by sonno
Mon Oct 05, 2020 7:36 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Self-adjustment experience
Replies: 2
Views: 509

Self-adjustment experience

With the help of this board I have had success quickly getting AHI down from 12 to .3 in a few weeks. Tricky data in the middle showing central apneas seems to have been due to pressure changes ( ramp and EPAP ). Switching to fixed pressure and switching to a FFM vs nasal cushion, CA has been elimin...