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by stephennic
Wed May 30, 2018 8:09 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP causing inner ear issues - help needed
Replies: 9
Views: 6725

Re: CPAP causing inner ear issues - help needed

Hi all, An update, I went and saw the sleep specialist and what I have seems not very common. Its possible because I use to use earplugs with my CPAP (as I hate noise at night) its possible its caused pressure in my inner ear as the air couldn't escape which caused an issue for me whenever I go on C...
by stephennic
Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:04 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP causing inner ear issues - help needed
Replies: 9
Views: 6725

CPAP causing inner ear issues - help needed

Hi all, I haven't been here for quite awhile. When I use my CPAP machine I get ringing in my right ear (tinnitus) and slight vertigo (balance issues) and sometimes get slight nausea. When I go off the CPAP for a couple days the tinnitus nearly all disappears including the other symptoms. I went to a...
by stephennic
Sat Nov 19, 2016 4:03 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie - Trying to confirm options before buying APAP
Replies: 14
Views: 1849

Re: Newbie - Trying to confirm options before buying APAP

Hi, It probably different for different people but found the Dreamstation APAP gentler for breathing than the airsense 10 and the airsense 10 for her model. I found the dreamstation more smoother and natural to breath on. I found the airsense 10 a bit harsher at higher pressures. For some reason I t...
by stephennic
Wed Oct 26, 2016 6:19 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New Dreamsation Auto + extras for sale - SOLD
Replies: 22
Views: 4358

Re: New Dreamsation Auto + extras for sale $500

Hi,
This is not fair in Australia the dreamstation auto are $2000 and so are the Resmed Airsense 10 auto are too. Why are they so cheap in the US and on Amazon.
Cheers
Steve
by stephennic
Tue Oct 04, 2016 7:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie issues w Dreamstation Autopap
Replies: 21
Views: 4205

Re: Newbie issues w Dreamstation Autopap

Hey thanks a lot, you guys (btw I am a woman). Definitely it would be the case that I am starting out at the lowest possible pressure of 4, and so of course the pressure cannot drop any further! Yes it is at the outset, when I am first trying to go to sleep. On one hand, I wonder about starting out...
by stephennic
Thu Sep 22, 2016 5:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: QTube In-Line Muffler Kit for CPAP
Replies: 18
Views: 11402

Re: QTube In-Line Muffler Kit for CPAP

The best way to deal with an old, noisy machine is to buy a new machine. The second best way to deal with a noisy machine is to use a thick cloth hose cover, and place the machine below the level of the top of the mattress. Thanks for the advice, I will try a thick hose cover - do you recommend a p...
by stephennic
Thu Sep 22, 2016 5:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: QTube In-Line Muffler Kit for CPAP
Replies: 18
Views: 11402

Re: QTube In-Line Muffler Kit for CPAP

Hi all, Just wondering if any one tried it the Qtube In -Line muffler, does it work? I am thinking of trying it on a old Philips 50 series Fixed CPAP machine. Cheers Steve I use a Philips 560 on my boat, and sometimes travelling, without humidity or heated hose. Although with the humidifier its "si...
by stephennic
Thu Sep 22, 2016 5:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: QTube In-Line Muffler Kit for CPAP
Replies: 18
Views: 11402

Re: QTube In-Line Muffler Kit for CPAP

The best way to deal with an old, noisy machine is to buy a new machine. The second best way to deal with a noisy machine is to use a thick cloth hose cover, and place the machine below the level of the top of the mattress. I agree except that (1) some patients insist that they love their older mac...
by stephennic
Thu Sep 22, 2016 1:33 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: QTube In-Line Muffler Kit for CPAP
Replies: 18
Views: 11402

Re: QTube In-Line Muffler Kit for CPAP

bill-e wrote:I've been using the Q-Tube for over a year and it works great with my HDM Z1A which is kinda loud without it. If you have noise being generated by the hose this will help.
Thanks , have you tried it on the 60 series machine.
Cheers
Steve
by stephennic
Wed Sep 21, 2016 3:27 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: QTube In-Line Muffler Kit for CPAP
Replies: 18
Views: 11402

QTube In-Line Muffler Kit for CPAP

Hi all,
Just wondering if any one tried it the Qtube In -Line muffler, does it work? I am thinking of trying it on a old Philips 50 series Fixed CPAP machine.
Cheers
Steve
by stephennic
Sat Sep 10, 2016 7:41 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Research paper (2015) on various CPAP machines
Replies: 1
Views: 441

Research paper (2015) on various CPAP machines

Hi all,

I found this interesting article comparing machines, it looks like the resmeds and respironics did quite well. See link:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4481055/
Cheers
Steve
by stephennic
Mon Sep 05, 2016 8:35 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: They Tell Me I Need This Machine
Replies: 223
Views: 42746

Re: They Tell Me I Need This Machine

Well, if it ain't one thing it's another. Now you have ear issues. I was going to suggest turning down the pressure on your machine from 10 to 7 or 8 for a few nights to adjust. I got used to increased pressure over time. But, It seems like you might have a unique ear issue. I would go to an ear sp...
by stephennic
Mon Sep 05, 2016 8:24 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Help - Trying CPAP for over 8 weeks now
Replies: 16
Views: 5965

Re: Help - Trying CPAP for over 8 weeks now

That version should work. What happens when you attempt to download from the SD card? Get any messages about Pro not being able to find the card? Why do you want to use Pro? Any special reason? It's a bitch until you learn its quirks. After that just a slow crabby ass. It doesn't show the level of ...
by stephennic
Mon Sep 05, 2016 8:09 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Help - Trying CPAP for over 8 weeks now
Replies: 16
Views: 5965

Re: Help - Trying CPAP for over 8 weeks now

Pugsy wrote:Which version of Encore Pro did you get?
Version 2.17.8.0