pur sleep...with a twist

RobertinTX · Post by **RobertinTX** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 11:44 am

OK....I've posted on Pur Sleep in the past and luv the Peace...
so the other nite I got out my old pass over humifier and filled
it 1/2 and then two drops of Peace...it works great and dosen't
lose the plesant smell like the pads do...just a soothing plesant
smell...i don't think I'd use another scent unless I washed out the
humifier completely...but since I use only one scent it works GR8..

Perchancetodream · Post by **Perchancetodream** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 12:29 pm

I'm neither a scientist nor a doctor, but I don't think that putting PurSleep in your humidifier is such a good idea.

For one thing, an xpap machine humidifier is not designed to handle oil and I would be concerned about possibly gumming up the works.

Also, I'm not sure how healthy or safe it would be to inhale the vaporised oil into your lungs.

Susan

RobertinTX · Post by **RobertinTX** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 1:02 pm

I'm no scientist either...
This is an old pass over humidifer, not the one on my machine...The air comes out of my machine, thur the old humidifer, then into my mask....
And with only two drops in the water I hardly see how this could be harmful
but to each there own..It works for me...
And I'm just relating my experience...

SleepGuy · Post by **SleepGuy** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 3:20 pm

RobertinTX wrote:I'm no scientist either...
This is an old pass over humidifer, not the one on my machine...The air comes out of my machine, thur the old humidifer, then into my mask....
And with only two drops in the water I hardly see how this could be harmful
but to each there own..It works for me...
And I'm just relating my experience...

RobertinTX, having experimented a bit with using essential oils in the humidifier I can say that one potential issue is that essential oils tend to have a solvent effect on plastics, especially when heat is involved. If your passover is not heated, this may not be a problem. It may also void your manufacturer warranties (for whatever value that might have for you). That said, as you found out, it is a very effective way to diffuse aromatics. I have invented an in-line aromatic diffuser that also works well but it will probably be a few years before I have the resources to bring that product to market. For now, the PurSleep passive diffuser seems to work well for most people and avoids direct contact between the essential oil and the equipment.

Glad to hear you're enjoying the product!

wolftracker · Post by **wolftracker** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 3:23 pm

hi,

u might check out ... ie search for old posts and pur sleep
it was pulled for a while when it was a direct feed into your
mask...

there was a long fight about it as not being medically approved...
but as you say it is your choice ...

and i am not a medical person just a user

but you might want to search and see the arguments ...

my .02

Gerald · Post by **Gerald** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 3:39 pm

Robert....

You may not be a scientist, but I suspect you are a good "mechanic" with lots of the common sense so commonly found in Texas.

I can see nothing wrong with your technique.

Gerald
SMU, 1964

Perchancetodream · Post by **Perchancetodream** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 3:41 pm

I should have added that I am a big fan of PurSleep and use it every night. And I wish the scent would last longer (or my awareness of it would last longer).

Two drops doesn't seem like they could do much damage, but I guess I am still an underwriter at heart!

Susan

SleepGuy · Post by **SleepGuy** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 4:52 pm

wolftracker wrote:hi,

u might check out ... ie search for old posts and pur sleep
it was pulled for a while when it was a direct feed into your
mask...

there was a long fight about it as not being medically approved...
but as you say it is your choice ...

and i am not a medical person just a user

but you might want to search and see the arguments ...

my .02

Just to clarify--the controversy focused on the original in-line diffuser, which has been discontinued. As of June of this year the new passive diffuser format does not touch the equipment.

And another lady just today on cpap.com noted that she has been able to discontinue her sleeping pills by using PurSleep aromatherapy. Based on everythig I've heard it's working well for many people. I'd say that people should consider the pros and cons of CPAP compliance, sleep medicine side-effects, etc.

FreeLancer74 · Post by **FreeLancer74** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 5:31 pm

I love the smell of burning fireplaces in winter. I was able to get my machine on top of our roof, but can't find a hose long enough to reach the bed. Can someone help?

Gerald · Post by **Gerald** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 6:01 pm

Leave the blower in the bedroom.....run a hose from the roof.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 7:09 pm

Just my experience - my sensation of smelling it while my mask is on goes away very quickly. However, it lingers on my mask, and when I put it on, I smell it immediately. If I take it off for a potty break, and then put it back on, I smell it immediately. When I got to put it on the next night, there it is.

I even smell it after I've washed it! And no, I don't put any of the PurSleep on my mask!

Cheers,
Babette

odawa · Post by **odawa** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 8:55 pm

I was at U of M yesterday for my MSLT and they loved the idea of pur-sleep. Yes I did tell them the website address. so Good Luck!!!!

They also like my hose covers. Thought it was a great idea to keep out the condesation

SleepGuy · Post by **SleepGuy** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 9:55 pm

FreeLancer74 wrote:I love the smell of burning fireplaces in winter. I was able to get my machine on top of our roof, but can't find a hose long enough to reach the bed. Can someone help?

No problem . . . it's called Liquid Smoke....just put some in your hose and you'll be set!

SleepGuy · Post by **SleepGuy** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 9:56 pm

odawa wrote:I was at U of M yesterday for my MSLT and they loved the idea of pur-sleep. Yes I did tell them the website address. so Good Luck!!!!

They also like my hose covers. Thought it was a great idea to keep out the condesation

That's great--please tell them that if they contact me I'll provide samples and more information.

robertintx..again · Post by **robertintx..again** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 8:47 am

As long as I've been on CPAP I've learned a lot....(16 years and counting....)

I do think the first machine were a vac set on blow..lmao..
or we could go with the old self contained unit the hose connected to the users exhast (yuck) system....rotflmao...but we've been there done that in other post...

The humidifer I use for my pur sleep is old, non heated etc...

Wow liquid smoke, I may have to try that one, but then I'd dream about cookin and eatin all nite...

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