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by Dcmg1900
Thu May 06, 2021 10:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Full face to nasal pillow question
Replies: 7
Views: 754

Re: Full face to nasal pillow question

I’m using the same nasal device, only change I made was adjusting my DreamStation mask type according to the manual included with the mask, in my case a type X2 (medium size)


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by Dcmg1900
Thu May 06, 2021 10:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Trouble falling asleep
Replies: 6
Views: 426

Re: Trouble falling asleep

He may be referring to the 'sleep-wake junk' of little clear airways - but not true centrals - that often happen when falling asleep or just before waking... and might be aware (dimly) of those. Thanks Julie, 'Sleep-Wake Junk' it sounds about right, my apologies for not expressing myself right, but...
by Dcmg1900
Thu May 06, 2021 4:29 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Trouble falling asleep
Replies: 6
Views: 426

Trouble falling asleep

I started a couple of week with my CPAP dreamstAtion device, pressure 6 min, 15 max, a flex 3, no ramp up. How ever I noticed an immediate increase of episodes that right about to fall asleep feels like I stopped breathing, but this started with the use of the machine, could it be my configuration? ...
by Dcmg1900
Tue Mar 30, 2021 3:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Looking for advice, doctor not interested since I didn't buy the machine with them.
Replies: 7
Views: 865

Re: Looking for advice, doctor not interested since I didn't buy the machine with them.

A lot of us self-manage *without* doctors or sleep clinics advising us. Most here achieve better results because doctors simply can't (or are disinterested) fine-tune our settings. And no, you're not going to cause yourself harm. Yes, Auto-adjusting is the way to go. Though many feel air-starved on...
by Dcmg1900
Tue Mar 30, 2021 2:37 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Looking for advice, doctor not interested since I didn't buy the machine with them.
Replies: 7
Views: 865

Re: Looking for advice, doctor not interested since I didn't buy the machine with them.

The machine will not hurt you...There are various other setting than pressure that can make the device more comfortable for you. What specific machine are you using. Thanks Oscar, I have: DreamStation Auto CPAP with Cell Modem, Heated Tube, Humidifier by Philips Respironics (DSX500T11C) DreamWear P...
by Dcmg1900
Tue Mar 30, 2021 11:36 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Looking for advice, doctor not interested since I didn't buy the machine with them.
Replies: 7
Views: 865

Looking for advice, doctor not interested since I didn't buy the machine with them.

Context: -I have had sporadic episode were I woke up to catch air, specially if I'm sleeping on my stomach. Snore very loud every night, feel tired every day, morning headaches, dry mouth, high blood pressure. IgaN Nephropathy diagnosed. -My wife got a CPAP through a friend since they no longer need...