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Re: Wisdom for my dad's cpap data
Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2019 10:16 am
by Green Eyes
Pugsy wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2019 10:06 am
Can you confirm which mask he is using?
Does he have insurance? When is the last time he tried a different mask?
Does he complain of any nasal congestion very much either during the day or night?
Is the OptiLife your mask or his?
phillips dreamwear.
yes he has nasal congestion almost all day
He has insurance but is reluctant to get a new mask as it does cost him something
Re: Wisdom for my dad's cpap data
Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2019 10:27 am
by Pugsy
Is he able to resolve the congestion issues with medication or nasal sprays at all? Has he tried anything? Seen a doctor for it?
If the answer is nothing has worked to ease the congestion then he needs a full face mask.
His congestion is probably forcing him to need to mouth breathe to be comfortable and move enough air.
This is the DreamWear full face version
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/philip ... k-fit-pack
The frame he is currently using will work with it but new headgear and of course the cushion would be needed to make it work.
How much would he have to pay to get a new mask from his supplier using his insurance and would that cost take food off the table?
Re: Wisdom for my dad's cpap data
Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2019 10:39 am
by Green Eyes
Pugsy wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2019 10:27 am
Is he able to resolve the congestion issues with medication or nasal sprays at all? Has he tried anything? Seen a doctor for it?
If the answer is nothing has worked to ease the congestion then he needs a full face mask.
His congestion is probably forcing him to need to mouth breathe to be comfortable and move enough air.
This is the DreamWear full face version
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/philip ... k-fit-pack
The frame he is currently using will work with it but new headgear and of course the cushion would be needed to make it work.
How much would he have to pay to get a new mask from his supplier using his insurance and would that cost take food off the table?
Ill talk with him about it.
He has taken nasal sprays but discontinued when they cause his sense of smell to deteriorate.
thank you so much for the wisdom. I truly appreciate it
Re: Wisdom for my dad's cpap data
Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2019 9:09 pm
by Green Eyes
Some concern over my dad's flow rate. The attachments are a somewhat typical rate when he is sleeping.
is it posible to help him breath better by adjusting Ti min/max as well as the cycle and trigger setting?
Re: Wisdom for my dad's cpap data
Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 2:49 pm
by Jas_williams
Your dad needs to fix his leaks they are huge,
He may also have central apnoea whuchus bilevel machine will not treat appropriately