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Corky1121
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Aflex question

Post by Corky1121 » Fri Jul 10, 2015 12:53 pm

What does the AFlex menu setting mean? It is set at 2. What would be the need to change. So far I don't think I have any issues other than I am trying a new mask soon. My machine is set 8cm to 14. AFlex at 2. The humidifier I have at 3, but still get dry mouth at times n

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Julie
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Re: Aflex question

Post by Julie » Fri Jul 10, 2015 12:56 pm

Aflex is a feature you set if you have trouble exhaling on Cpap... if you don't need it, turn it off.

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Re: Aflex question

Post by OkyDoky » Fri Jul 10, 2015 1:04 pm

This link will help to show you how Aflex works to shape the flow to mimic more natural breathing. It is a comfort setting that you can experiment with to see what is more comfortable. http://www.healthcare.philips.com/main/ ... /aflex.wpd

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Re: Aflex question

Post by ChicagoGranny » Fri Jul 10, 2015 2:57 pm

Corky1121 wrote:The humidifier I have at 3, but still get dry mouth at times
Dry mouth indicates you are breathing through your mouth. Are you tracking your therapy with Sleepyhead?
"It's not the number of breaths we take, it's the number of moments that take our breath away."

Cuando cuentes cuentos, cuenta cuántas cuentos cuentas.
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Re: Aflex question

Post by Corky1121 » Sat Jul 11, 2015 6:18 pm

Ty everyone. I will download the sleepyhead. Also I use chin strap and it seems my mouth is dry or hurts when I wake up, but only for a second or two. I wonder if its because my mouth is closed all the time with a strap and it's more a stiff feeling inside.

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Re: Aflex question

Post by Julie » Sat Jul 11, 2015 8:04 pm

There are different chin straps out there, and you want to be careful not to get TMJ problems or something if yours is too tight. Have you ever considered a soft cervical collar that would keep your head up and airway more open, while also keeping your mouth closed?

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