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by imsleepynomore
Mon Jun 16, 2014 3:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Wife hates it
Replies: 40
Views: 4174

Re: Wife hates it

Would she rather see you in a casket from all the health problems that come from untreated apnea, she needs some education on the whys of cpap. then hopefully she will look upon a mask as a lifesaver
by imsleepynomore
Sun Jun 08, 2014 6:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: POLL: Do you have COPD?
Replies: 6
Views: 2314

Re: POLL: Do you have COPD?

I quit smoking when I was 20 I'm 69 now with COPD doutful if the smoking was the cause I did develope a serious respiratory infection from one of my patients10 years ago and that was when I was diagnosed with asthma ,in the passing years I have had bronchitis several times a year. 4 years ago I was ...
by imsleepynomore
Wed Jun 04, 2014 2:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cleaning Humidifier Tank
Replies: 1
Views: 453

Re: Cleaning Humidifier Tank

Great idea Thanks for sharing
by imsleepynomore
Wed May 21, 2014 6:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Suggestions for a dry nose
Replies: 7
Views: 1123

Re: Suggestions for a dry nose

If you do not have a water bottle attached to your oxygen contact your supplies and request one , most likely you will need a doctors order for to pay for a water bottle my hubby complained of dry nose and after pushing for a water bottle for humidification to the oxygen he was more comfortable. Res...
by imsleepynomore
Sun May 18, 2014 9:10 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Padacheeks
Replies: 10
Views: 13324

Re: Padacheeks

I have had great results with added comfort . The key is cutting just the right amount of fabric off to fit your mask and nose trim silver amounts while cutting
by imsleepynomore
Thu May 08, 2014 12:46 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Asthma and CPAP
Replies: 6
Views: 1166

Re: Asthma and CPAP

Remember your CPAP has a great filter system and should help prevent your asthma from flaring up due to air problems . Hopefully you have found your CPAP easier to use as it will help your asthma in the long run
by imsleepynomore
Thu May 08, 2014 12:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What mask to try. Keep taking mine off.
Replies: 12
Views: 1344

Re: What mask to try. Keep taking mine off.

You may find the Whisp along with a chin strap might help once you get your pressures and ramp adjusted. I use the Whisp ,chin strap and tape my mouth I sleep very well. Also my hubby has a broken nose and has always had to sleep pushing his nose to the side to breath at night. Since he started and ...
by imsleepynomore
Tue Mar 18, 2014 9:46 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How many of you are 100% compliant?
Replies: 76
Views: 11414

Re: How many of you are 100% compliant?

I use my mask 100% in bed but not when napping in recliner when watching TV in early PM hubby reports I no longer snore when sitting up in recliner .
by imsleepynomore
Tue Feb 04, 2014 9:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New Medicare rule for CPAP supplies
Replies: 35
Views: 4772

Re: New Medicare rule for CPAP supplies

Ya the gov sure knows how to waste money . I have been using my CPAP daily for the past 5 + years when I needed to replace it I was required to have a face to face with my doc for the CPAP then repeat this at 30 and 90 days what a waste. Lucky for me I carry full medical coverage so no money out of ...
by imsleepynomore
Mon Feb 03, 2014 2:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: PR Wisp nasal mask
Replies: 32
Views: 5654

Re: PR Wisp nasal mask

I love my wisp for the first time since I can remenber I now can sleep on my tummy with my wisp
by imsleepynomore
Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:17 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: humidifier
Replies: 8
Views: 1138

Re: humidifier

I think a humidifier would help but also feel a chin strap will help as when you open your mouth even with a full face mask your mouth has a tendency to get dry. I use tape to keep my mouth closed. I had tried a full face mask in the past but found with tapping my mouth and a chin strap I get good s...
by imsleepynomore
Fri Nov 15, 2013 5:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasal Mask for side/back sleepers
Replies: 8
Views: 1079

Re: Nasal Mask for side/back sleepers

I changed to wisp 3 months ago and I'm having great luck with it I sleep on all sides, and this includes front just since changing to wisp
by imsleepynomore
Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Chin strap alternative ideas.
Replies: 10
Views: 3728

Re: Chin strap alternative ideas.

I currently find a terry elastic sweat band fits my head and I add 2 small squares of double sided velcro to my mask frame comfy and effective. I also tape my mouth and have been doing so for 5 years
by imsleepynomore
Thu Jul 11, 2013 5:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: increased APO/HPO with full face
Replies: 3
Views: 571

Re: increased APO/HPO with full face

Yea your probably right about the need for an increase in pressure I originaly had my full face on APAP with a max pressure of 16 I would be awakened frequently in the night with my machine blowing loudly and my mask leaking I would tighten the mask to the point of uncomfortable even with the wonder...
by imsleepynomore
Thu Jul 11, 2013 9:57 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: increased APO/HPO with full face
Replies: 3
Views: 571

increased APO/HPO with full face

I switched to a full face mask for 3 months ago i noticed my APO/HP was increasing each night I had my card downloaded and no leaks were shown but I just was not getting the treatment I had been when on my nasel mask . I was still dealing with dry mouth with the full face so 3 nights ago I went back...