feeling better

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sjb46
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feeling better

Post by sjb46 » Thu Aug 12, 2010 3:01 pm

I am starting to feel better during the day. It has been about 2 weeks since I started using the mask. Rash is under control with the gel mask and using the Remzzz liner really helps in this heat. For fun: Why is it that the nose NEVER itches until I get the mask on? Is it related to the hands in the dishwasher itch? I asked my daughter if I looked like Darth Vader with the mask (full face) on. When she quit laughing she told me I sounded like him too! Should I be Dartha Vader?

harry33
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Re: feeling better

Post by harry33 » Thu Aug 12, 2010 3:47 pm

the mask needs to be often soaked in warm water and mild detergent, washed and rinsed

who cares how you look?

mask makers should remember that new CPAP users often worry about how they will look to others
australian,anxiety and insomnia, a CPAP user since 1995, self diagnosed after years of fatigue, 2 cheap CPAPs and respironics comfortgell nose only mask. not one of my many doctors ever asked me if I snored

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chunkyfrog
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Re: feeling better

Post by chunkyfrog » Thu Aug 12, 2010 4:02 pm

I think they just about nailed it with the Swift FX. ---Just about!

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elena88
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Re: feeling better

Post by elena88 » Thu Aug 12, 2010 10:32 pm

well congratulations, you are moving right along!

good for you!

I hear popcicle sticks and the blunt end of a wooden skewer stick are good for nose scratching..

You can have fun with your mask doing darth vader impressions, just check youtube!

"LUKE, I AM YOUR FATHER!"

I wonder what impressions one can make with a swift fx???? Aardvark maybe? (excuse me while I scurry off to find an ant hill )

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Big Daddy RRT,RPSGT
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Re: feeling better

Post by Big Daddy RRT,RPSGT » Fri Aug 13, 2010 5:59 am

I think you just found your new screen name....Dartha Vader

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