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by chunkyfrog
Mon Mar 11, 2024 2:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasal Irrigation
Replies: 10
Views: 1302

Re: Nasal Irrigation

If it is too difficult pouring saline into your nose, try a spray, followed by a snort.
Ocean brand is effective, and already sterile.
Way less solution, but a little could be enough.
Home made solution should only be made with sterile water and salts.
by chunkyfrog
Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: nasal decongestants
Replies: 3
Views: 1592

Re: nasal decongestants

Decongestants are not always the answer.
Try an antihistamine first.
Not as nasty--and might do the trick.
by chunkyfrog
Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:48 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: nasal congestion question
Replies: 8
Views: 1712

Re: nasal congestion question

Are you taking anything for allergies? My congestion improved vastly after being diagnosed with allergic rhinitis, and taking a nightly OTC antihistamine. It first came with a decongestant, but I realized I only need the antihistamine. My doctor recommended it after I complained about frequent cases...
by chunkyfrog
Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:25 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Accidentally erasing stored data on CPAP machine
Replies: 8
Views: 1908

Re: Accidentally erasing stored data on CPAP machine

I can totally change the time on my Airsense 10; But I choose not to. DST is stupid. Once I retired, I no longer have to play that damn game. What game is that? I'm retired too but I still like to know what the correct time is once in a while. I have clocks for that--on the wall, nightstand, microw...
by chunkyfrog
Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Accidentally erasing stored data on CPAP machine
Replies: 8
Views: 1908

Re: Accidentally erasing stored data on CPAP machine

I can totally change the time on my Airsense 10;
But I choose not to. DST is stupid.
Once I retired, I no longer have to play that damn game.
by chunkyfrog
Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:37 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: When to end CPAP
Replies: 6
Views: 1023

Re: When to end CPAP

The AHI reported by the cpap is TREATED.
The low numbers only mean your cpap is effective.
I can see fine with my glasses--but can't see crap without them.
Same thing.
by chunkyfrog
Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:23 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: using a borrowed machine
Replies: 12
Views: 5630

Re: using a borrowed machine

mommydear wrote:
Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:34 pm
ChicagoGranny wrote:
Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:48 pm
Sonopaalfucknik wrote:
Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:55 am
SonopaalFounik
I think a troll, who doesn't have honest intentions, has come on board.
Maybe not a troll but, clearly someone that doesn't know much about CPAP
Very likely to be interested in selling something ridiculous.
by chunkyfrog
Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:34 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: is the myair app accurate
Replies: 8
Views: 1814

Re: is the myair app accurate

Pugsy wrote:
Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:38 pm
Respirator99 wrote:
Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:25 pm
The machine will give you a red frowny face if your leaks exceed 24 L/min for 70% of the time or more.
It's 30% or more of the time above 24L/min.
Total leaks or excess leaks?
by chunkyfrog
Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:29 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Semi-OT reminder: Never leave melatonin out for the visiting grandkids to get to.
Replies: 1
Views: 517

Re: Semi-OT reminder: Never leave melatonin out for the visiting grandkids to get to.

We had neighbors who lost a toddler, due to finding his mother's iron supplement. This was in the early 60's. Almost anything can be deadly. Kids are very clever at getting things open. "Child-safe" containers are little more than a challenge to a bored child. Lock and key is better; at least until ...
by chunkyfrog
Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:22 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT: Is it OK if I don't take some articles from Psychology Today too seriously?
Replies: 12
Views: 3160

Re: OT: Is it OK if I don't take some articles from Psychology Today too seriously?

Right after my post, I watched Adam Savage build a guitar case for Eric Idle on YT.
by chunkyfrog
Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: is the myair app accurate
Replies: 8
Views: 1814

Re: is the myair app accurate

I would trust what you see on the machine itself.
That data is closer to the source--and MyAir is slightly suspect, IMHO.
by chunkyfrog
Fri Mar 08, 2024 7:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Medicare and Masks
Replies: 18
Views: 6202

Re: Medicare and Masks

So, "Mask of patient's choice" is no longer acceptable?
That kind of makes it harder to get started successfully.
by chunkyfrog
Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:07 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Continued use of recalled Philips Dreamstation BiPAP AVAPS machine
Replies: 55
Views: 15979

Re: Continued use of recalled Philips Dreamstation BiPAP AVAPS machine

Cellular signals are dependent on the locations of cell towers, as seen outdoors. --big, tall constructions, with large-ish dish antennae hanging off the side. Wi-fi requires a compatible device within a few FEET, like in McD's or at home. The hardware is very small, as is the signal strength. Linka...
by chunkyfrog
Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: valves seem to close when I exhale
Replies: 6
Views: 2423

Re: valves seem to close when I exhale

If you are looking at a flexible valve at the front of a full face mask, that is the ANTI-ASPHYXIA valve. It should be closed unless your machine is not running, like in a power outage. The exhaust vents always release gases while the cpap is running. They wash out carbon dioxide, which you want gon...