Noise disturbs spouse

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Parkinsons
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Noise disturbs spouse

Post by Parkinsons » Tue Jan 16, 2018 6:35 pm

Lately my wife has been complaining how noisy my CPAP machine is. Trying to understand where the noise comes from (is it mostly from the mask), and what options to I have for reducing this noise? Would appreciate any information or suggestions.
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Re: Noise disturbs spouse

Post by LSAT » Tue Jan 16, 2018 6:39 pm

It's hard for us to guess what mask you are using. Normally the noise would be leaks.

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Re: Noise disturbs spouse

Post by palerider » Tue Jan 16, 2018 6:40 pm

Parkinsons wrote:Lately my wife has been complaining how noisy my CPAP machine is. Trying to understand where the noise comes from (is it mostly from the mask), and what options to I have for reducing this noise? Would appreciate any information or suggestions.
Considering the vast variety of machines hand masks, I'd have to guess "Beats the hell outta me".

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Re: Noise disturbs spouse

Post by TedVPAP » Tue Jan 16, 2018 7:34 pm

Parkinsons wrote:Lately my wife has been complaining how noisy my CPAP machine is. Trying to understand where the noise comes from (is it mostly from the mask), and what options to I have for reducing this noise? Would appreciate any information or suggestions.
Welcome to the forum.
Do you know if the machine is making more noise, or is it due to mask leaking? Does any of your data suggest that the machine may not be working correctly? What mask are you using and for how long?
Does your machine have an SD card?

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Re: Noise disturbs spouse

Post by AMK » Tue Jan 16, 2018 9:54 pm

One suggestion I have is that your wife sleep with earplugs. You can get big sample packs from earplugstore dot com. I've slept with earplugs for 25 years. Sure, she would probably rather not have to do that, but if you are getting effective therapy at night then I hope she's willing to consider it.

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Re: Noise disturbs spouse

Post by srp707 » Wed Jan 17, 2018 10:09 am

You have 3 options:
1. Buy her ear plugs
2. Sleep in another room
3. Buy an Air sense 10 that is perfectly quiet. My wife says she can't hear anything but the ear plugs are cheaper
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Re: Noise disturbs spouse

Post by chunkyfrog » Wed Jan 17, 2018 10:25 am

My snoring was louder than any cpap machine I ever had.
Maybe she "misses" the sound of you suffocating . . .
Tell her you have canceled your life insurance.

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Re: Noise disturbs spouse

Post by ChicagoGranny » Wed Jan 17, 2018 1:00 pm

Parkinsons wrote:Lately my wife has been complaining how noisy my CPAP machine is. Trying to understand where the noise comes from (is it mostly from the mask), and what options to I have for reducing this noise? Would appreciate any information or suggestions.
Get your wife to help you figure out where the noise is coming from - mask, mask vents, mask leaks, hose leaks, vented air bouncing off the covers, machine vibrations - lots of possibilities.

Fill out you equipment profile so we know which mask and machine you are using - https://www.cpaptalk.com/ucp.php?i=prof ... pment_info

Tell us what your machine settings are.

Generally, machines and masks are very quiet - just a low, gentle sound of a tiny fan.
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