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by chaswalters
Sat May 15, 2021 9:45 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Is mask leak insignificant? (In my case)
Replies: 5
Views: 556

Re: Is mask leak insignificant? (In my case)

Is this the correct way? http://www.cpaptalk.com/download/file.php?mode=view&id=15484&sid=f4478918c872a5ab379c634020b74d74 yes. as to the leaks, are they keeping you awake? or are they waking you up? At times they wake me. Last night was the final straw, because it woke me at 2:30 and I couldn't ge...
by chaswalters
Fri May 14, 2021 11:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Is mask leak insignificant? (In my case)
Replies: 5
Views: 556

Is mask leak insignificant? (In my case)

I was using a Resmed F-20 and had no leaks. It created a sore on the bridge of my nose. I had few leaks with that cushion. I switched to the memory foam cushion. It is more comfortable, my AHI's seem ok, but it leaks quite a bit more than the other. My question I suppose is - Do the leaks matter tha...
by chaswalters
Thu May 06, 2021 9:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Odd Oscar Numbers
Replies: 5
Views: 340

Re: Odd Oscar Numbers

Thank you both! My problems started when I decided to "tweak" the settings to deal with dry mouth. Xylimints have helped a great deal. I think I will go back to "auto" and assume the respiratory therapist might be a bit more knowledgeable than me. :lol:
by chaswalters
Thu May 06, 2021 7:21 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Odd Oscar Numbers
Replies: 5
Views: 340

Odd Oscar Numbers

I thought I had my "rainout" issues fixed, but obviously I need to do more tweaking. What I dont understand is that Oscar is showing AHI's during the time I was fooling with my mask. When I felt moisture (times circled), I disconnected hose from mask, let it keep blowing to rid it of excess water, w...
by chaswalters
Tue May 04, 2021 8:28 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Almost Drowned in my Sleep!
Replies: 19
Views: 1434

Re: Almost Drowned in my Sleep!

So my advice would be to turn the temperature on the humidifier DOWN to reduce the difference between the room temperature and the hose/mask temperature. Am I confused? Turning down the heater setting to the humidifier is also an option but it also reduces the amount of humidity being delivered to ...
by chaswalters
Mon May 03, 2021 8:44 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Almost Drowned in my Sleep!
Replies: 19
Views: 1434

Re: Almost Drowned in my Sleep!

chunkyfrog wrote:
Mon May 03, 2021 8:30 am
What is the relative humidity in your house?
Why is your bedroom temperature at 68?
Not sure of the humidity.
Temp is due to menopausal wife. It can get ugly if it gets warm in there!
by chaswalters
Mon May 03, 2021 8:09 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Almost Drowned in my Sleep!
Replies: 19
Views: 1434

Re: Almost Drowned in my Sleep!

Pugsy wrote:
Mon May 03, 2021 7:48 am
Increase your hose air temp to prevent condensation/rain out in the mask or hose.

It will go up to 86 degrees. You may or may not need all of that available temp.
I will try that. Thank you!
by chaswalters
Mon May 03, 2021 8:07 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Almost Drowned in my Sleep!
Replies: 19
Views: 1434

Re: Almost Drowned in my Sleep!

Is it possible the hose wasn't properly attached... crooked at the screw place if you know what I mean :) , or is your machine located above your head - water can't run back to it that way. The machine is on the hightstand level with my head. The hose drops down in a U shape, down and up to mask.
by chaswalters
Mon May 03, 2021 7:40 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Almost Drowned in my Sleep!
Replies: 19
Views: 1434

Re: Almost Drowned in my Sleep!

Pugsy wrote:
Mon May 03, 2021 7:33 am
chaswalters wrote:
Mon May 03, 2021 7:28 am
I have a heated hose.
What temperature is it set to?

What temperature is your ambient household temp?
House temp is about 68, hose temp is 81.
by chaswalters
Mon May 03, 2021 7:28 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Almost Drowned in my Sleep!
Replies: 19
Views: 1434

Almost Drowned in my Sleep!

Ok, maybe I am being dramatic. After a full week on this machine I decided to give the whole thing a proper cleaning. I is a Resmed Air 10 Auto, with a F-20 full mask. I hung the hose for about 10 hours before using the machine. Everything was fine until about 2:30 am. The piece where the mask and h...
by chaswalters
Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:25 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Oscar Data Night 2 Insights appreciated.
Replies: 1
Views: 229

Oscar Data Night 2 Insights appreciated.

https://imgur.com/a/vEsTJYa

I am not sure why the picture is only a link. Am I doing something wrong?
by chaswalters
Tue Apr 27, 2021 12:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP causing Daytime Anxiety
Replies: 12
Views: 1421

Re: CPAP causing Daytime Anxiety

I am in the same situation as the creator of this thread. I am a male, 58, overweight with an untreated AHI of 56. I have now been using the CPAP for 10 weeks and since the first week my depression/anxiety has increased. I felt great after starting the CPAP as my daytime drowsiness disappeared. My ...
by chaswalters
Tue Apr 27, 2021 11:50 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: First Night on CPAP
Replies: 5
Views: 567

Re: First Night on CPAP

Hey, you got an Airsense 10 Autoset and you're using Oscar -- well done! As LSAT says, you seem to be off to a good start. Was the long time falling asleep due to the mask/machine experience? And how are you feeling during the day? It's possible you'll want to raise your minimum, but it's too early...
by chaswalters
Tue Apr 27, 2021 6:44 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: First Night on CPAP
Replies: 5
Views: 567

First Night on CPAP

Here is what Oscar said

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Any insights would be helpful.

I fell asleep about midnight. Woke up once at about 6am, and dozed back off for a bit.