HOSE IT GOING?

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LSAT
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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by LSAT » Tue Jun 28, 2011 1:03 pm

Just a suggestion...Instead if the Quattro, try the Ultra Mirage FF Mask...It comes in standard and shallow styles to fit different shape noses. This may solve your sore nose problem and eliminate some of your leaks. Go to your DME and try one on!!!

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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by Pugsy » Tue Jun 28, 2011 1:28 pm

LSAT wrote:Just a suggestion...Instead if the Quattro, try the Ultra Mirage FF Mask...It comes in standard and shallow styles to fit different shape noses. This may solve your sore nose problem and eliminate some of your leaks. Go to your DME and try one on!!!
LSAT,
OP is in Europe on a vacation
máirtín wrote: I am going to try a different mask. Right now I am in France so getting a new mask presents tactical challenges. Also, my insurance only covers a new mask every 6 months - I have a ways to go on that yet. I would like to try the hybrid.

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máirtín
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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by máirtín » Wed Jun 29, 2011 1:23 am

Last night:
Usage: 8:47hrs
AHI: 0.5
AI: 0.1
Leak: 18L/min
Average pressure: 12.6
EEP: 11
Min PS: 3
Max PS: 11
VT: 318 - 485
Mask: Quattro with mask insert and strap
Mask fit: Good

Comments: Lots of dreaming.

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máirtín
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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by máirtín » Wed Jun 29, 2011 1:26 am

OP is in Europe on a vacation
I am in France right now.
There is good internet here in my little village but when I get to the wilds of Donegal in a few weeks I know it will be hard to post every day.

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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by máirtín » Thu Jun 30, 2011 1:31 am

Last night:
Usage: 8:09hrs
AHI: 0.2
AI: 0.0
Leak: 15L/min
Average pressure: 12.8
EEP: 11
Min PS: 3
Max PS: 11
VT: 337 - 517
Mask: Quattro with mask insert and strap
Mask fit: Very good

Comments: Plum pudding for dessert last night - did that affect my AHI?

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Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: I have a Resmed S9 ASV
"Bheadh sé chomh maith agat a rá," a dúirt an Luch Chodlamáin féin, "gurb ionann 'Codlaím nuair a análaím' agus 'Análaím nuair a chodlaím'!"

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máirtín
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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by máirtín » Fri Jul 01, 2011 2:15 am

Last night:
Usage: 8:54hrs
AHI: 0.6
AI: 0.0
Leak: 15L/min
Average pressure: 12.8
EEP: 11
Min PS: 3
Max PS: 11
VT: 325 - 526
Mask: Quattro with mask insert and strap
Mask fit: Very good

Comments: Went to bed after midnight.

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Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: I have a Resmed S9 ASV
"Bheadh sé chomh maith agat a rá," a dúirt an Luch Chodlamáin féin, "gurb ionann 'Codlaím nuair a análaím' agus 'Análaím nuair a chodlaím'!"

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máirtín
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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by máirtín » Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:20 am

Last night:
Usage: 7:08hrs
AHI: 0.2
AI: 0.0
Leak: 29L/min
Average pressure: 12.8
EEP: 11
Min PS: 3
Max PS: 10 (change from 11)
VT: 345 - 576
Mask: Quattro with mask insert and strap
Mask fit: Poor

Comments: Woke at about 2am to go to the bathroom.

_________________
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: I have a Resmed S9 ASV
"Bheadh sé chomh maith agat a rá," a dúirt an Luch Chodlamáin féin, "gurb ionann 'Codlaím nuair a análaím' agus 'Análaím nuair a chodlaím'!"

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máirtín
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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by máirtín » Sun Jul 03, 2011 2:29 am

Last night:
Usage: 9:20hrs
AHI: 0.4
AI: 0.0
Leak: 32L/min
Average pressure: 13.0
EEP: 11
Min PS: 3
Max PS: 14
VT: 340 - 566
Mask: Quattro with mask insert and strap
Mask fit: Poor

Comments: Lots of leak alarm. Woke up several times. Feeling awful this morning.

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Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: I have a Resmed S9 ASV
Last edited by máirtín on Wed Jul 06, 2011 1:15 am, edited 1 time in total.
"Bheadh sé chomh maith agat a rá," a dúirt an Luch Chodlamáin féin, "gurb ionann 'Codlaím nuair a análaím' agus 'Análaím nuair a chodlaím'!"

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máirtín
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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by máirtín » Sun Jul 03, 2011 11:36 pm

Last night:
Usage: 6:43hrs
AHI: 1.1
AI: 0.0
Leak: 32L/min
Average pressure: 12.6
EEP: 11
Min PS: 3
Max PS: 14
VT: 321 - 690
Mask: Quattro with mask insert and strap
Mask fit: Very good

Comments: First 500 hours of use.

_________________
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: I have a Resmed S9 ASV
Last edited by máirtín on Wed Jul 06, 2011 1:14 am, edited 1 time in total.
"Bheadh sé chomh maith agat a rá," a dúirt an Luch Chodlamáin féin, "gurb ionann 'Codlaím nuair a análaím' agus 'Análaím nuair a chodlaím'!"

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máirtín
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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by máirtín » Tue Jul 05, 2011 5:55 am

Last night:
Usage: 9:39hrs
AHI: 0.6
AI: 0.0
Leak: 30L/min
Average pressure: 12.6
EEP: 11
Min PS: 3
Max PS: 14
VT: 335 - 569
Mask: Quattro with mask insert and strap
Mask fit: Poor

Comments:

_________________
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: I have a Resmed S9 ASV
"Bheadh sé chomh maith agat a rá," a dúirt an Luch Chodlamáin féin, "gurb ionann 'Codlaím nuair a análaím' agus 'Análaím nuair a chodlaím'!"

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máirtín
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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by máirtín » Wed Jul 06, 2011 1:12 am

Last night:
Usage: 8:23hrs
AHI: 0.0 (Goose eggs)
AI: 0.0
Leak: 20L/min
Average pressure: 12.8
EEP: 11
Min PS: 3
Max PS: 11
VT: 349 - 619
Mask: Quattro with mask insert and strap
Mask fit: Very good

Comments: Stuffy nose making it difficult to breath. Cranked up humidifier to 3.

_________________
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: I have a Resmed S9 ASV
"Bheadh sé chomh maith agat a rá," a dúirt an Luch Chodlamáin féin, "gurb ionann 'Codlaím nuair a análaím' agus 'Análaím nuair a chodlaím'!"

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máirtín
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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by máirtín » Thu Jul 07, 2011 12:25 am

Last night:
Usage: 8:00hrs
AHI: 0.7
AI: 0.0
Leak: 25L/min
Average pressure: 12.8
EEP: 11
Min PS: 3
Max PS: 11
VT: 334 - 564
Mask: Quattro with mask insert and strap
Mask fit: Poor

Comments: Sore throat.

_________________
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: I have a Resmed S9 ASV
"Bheadh sé chomh maith agat a rá," a dúirt an Luch Chodlamáin féin, "gurb ionann 'Codlaím nuair a análaím' agus 'Análaím nuair a chodlaím'!"

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máirtín
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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by máirtín » Fri Jul 08, 2011 1:28 am

Last night:
Usage: 8:41hrs
AHI: 0.6
AI: 0.0
Leak: 18L/min
Average pressure: 12.8
EEP: 11
Min PS: 3
Max PS: 11
VT: 308 - 548
Mask: Quattro with mask insert and strap
Mask fit: Good

Comments: Restless night = coffee with friends before bedtime.

_________________
Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: I have a Resmed S9 ASV
"Bheadh sé chomh maith agat a rá," a dúirt an Luch Chodlamáin féin, "gurb ionann 'Codlaím nuair a análaím' agus 'Análaím nuair a chodlaím'!"

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Pugsy
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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by Pugsy » Fri Jul 08, 2011 6:12 am

Just so you know I am still following you for what little that is worth.
Envious about the vacation though I am leaving for Las Vegas today to take my grandson home. I will only be gone a couple of days.

Regarding coffee late. Yep, does that to me too. Along with any soda that contains caffeine if I drink some after 6 PM or so.

Enjoy your holiday.

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máirtín
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Re: HOSE IT GOING?

Post by máirtín » Fri Jul 08, 2011 6:45 am

Enjoy your holiday
Thank you.
I'm glad to see you are feeling better after the problems you had with your wrist.
Enjoy yourself in Las Vegas - but don't bet the farm!

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Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: I have a Resmed S9 ASV
"Bheadh sé chomh maith agat a rá," a dúirt an Luch Chodlamáin féin, "gurb ionann 'Codlaím nuair a análaím' agus 'Análaím nuair a chodlaím'!"