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- Thu Jul 06, 2023 11:23 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Evora Full Face masks
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1678
Re: Evora Full Face masks
I have been using the Evora since shortly after it came out. I haven't checked Oscar lately, but my machine shows the excess leakage is within limits.
- Sun Jun 18, 2023 12:45 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Cheap accessories for masks
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1393
Re: Cheap accessories for masks
When I was using the F20 mask, I used the same cushion for over a year, and the same with the head gear. I am currently using the Evora full face mask, and all parts of the mask have been in use for over a year. I get my equipment with no out of pocket cost, but I was always taught to make things la...
- Thu Jun 15, 2023 1:41 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Bilevel and anesthesia
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5227
Re: Bilevel and anesthesia
I have had two major surgeries (hip replacement and back surgery) since being on a bi-level machine. I had no problems either time.
- Fri Jun 09, 2023 1:10 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: When to service blower motor?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2933
Re: When to service blower motor?
Your machine will probably last at least 20000 hours. Mine had over 21000 hours on it when my insurance replaced it. If you're worried about the motor quitting, pick up another used machine. I see them advertised on Facebook Marketplace quite often. I found my backup machine there a few years ago.
- Wed Jun 07, 2023 6:56 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Occasionally unable to breath when using CPAP
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3752
Re: Occasionally unable to breath when using CPAP
Since they have already been diagnosed with sleep apnea, they will have the mask on all night long. This will be a titration study to determine what pressure(s) they need and if a bi-level machine is necessary.
- Wed Jun 07, 2023 1:07 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Resmed Aircurve 11?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 8716
Re: Resmed Aircurve 11?
My wife and I both got new Air Curve 10 VAUTOs in January. Since we were used to them, and already had plenty of extra supplies on hand, we wanted the Air Curve 10, not some other model. These and our spares will last us several more years.
- Mon May 15, 2023 5:40 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Why usage data is lower than therapy hours?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4446
Re: Why usage data is lower than therapy hours?
Sounds like the internal clock is set wrong.
- Tue May 09, 2023 4:00 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: 1 Month on APAP - Very Confused
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4079
Re: 1 Month on APAP - Very Confused
Chin straps often push the jaw backwards slightly. I tried several different ones and could never find one I liked. Like a lot of the people here, I use a firm, foam cervical collar to hold my mouth closed. This has the added advantage of keeping my chin up which helps to hold my air passage open.
- Sun Apr 30, 2023 11:38 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: New Sleep Position is Causing Major Problems
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2888
Re: New Sleep Position is Causing Major Problems
I have had arthritis in the hips and spine for several years and have had one hip replaced. I sleep in an adjustable bed which helps relieve some of the discomfort caused by the arthritis.
- Sun Apr 30, 2023 11:33 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Ive been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea – Now I’m getting very worried
- Replies: 55
- Views: 26090
Re: Ive been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea – Now I’m getting very worried
I was 72 when I started using my machine and my wife was 71 when she got hers. Many of us have started later in life and have managed to get used to using them. It has taken some of us longer than others to get used to them. It took me almost over a week of using it every night before I could sleep ...
- Thu Apr 20, 2023 4:04 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Hi, I'm new
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1137
Re: Hi, I'm new
I have never cleaned my equipment daily. When I first started, the respiratory therapist I was working with said she washed her and her husband's equipment once a week. That sounded reasonable to me, so that is what I did at first. Now, it's more like once a month if I remember to do it. I never was...
- Thu Apr 20, 2023 3:58 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Finally an answer to my Problems?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3034
Re: Finally an answer to my Problems?
It made it easier to breathe which in turn made sleeping better. I had this as well as turbanate reduction and UPPP surgery all at the same time. I no longer snored, and my wife said I no longer quit breathing while sleeping. I did not do another sleep study after my surgery, and my sleep apnea symp...
- Wed Apr 19, 2023 1:11 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Finally an answer to my Problems?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3034
Re: Finally an answer to my Problems?
I used to have sinus infections quite often. In 1996, I had my deviated septum repaired, and have had very few sinus infections since then. I strongly recommend you get the deviated septum corrected if you can.
- Mon Apr 10, 2023 3:40 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Vacation Home Machine?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2816
Re: Vacation Home Machine?
I have seen the new Air Sense 11s being offered for sale on Facebook Market Place.
- Sun Apr 02, 2023 12:02 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Airtouch/Airfit F20 relief holes
- Replies: 27
- Views: 5185
Re: Airtouch/Airfit F20 relief holes
If you hold your hand real close to the elbow, ypo can detect a small difference in the temperature. It will be warmer when you exhale and cooler when you inhale.