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by phobos
Tue Apr 24, 2018 11:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Burping Up Food. Throat Closing Up. HELP/ADVICE?
Replies: 60
Views: 17547

Re: Burping Up Food. Throat Closing Up. HELP/ADVICE?

I don't recall your saying whether or not you were titrated in a classic sleep study. It's not a complete answer for your issue, but if they can duplicate in the lab what you experience at home, knowing what pressure is recommended can certainly help. A constant pressure may be better for you, if yo...
by phobos
Tue Apr 24, 2018 11:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Burping Up Food. Throat Closing Up. HELP/ADVICE?
Replies: 60
Views: 17547

Re: Burping Up Food. Throat Closing Up. HELP/ADVICE?

... They said I got a fungus in my esophagus (candida) from all the steroid nasal spray I have been using and the two rounds of antibiodics they put me on in the beginning when they thought it was strep put everything outta of wack. Wow, that's fascinating. I'm glad you posted. Didn't know it was p...
by phobos
Tue Apr 24, 2018 10:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleeping without the mask filter eson2
Replies: 2
Views: 3092

Re: Sleeping without the mask filter eson2

What palerider said. I like the diffuser because it quietens the exhaust and reduces draft, but it doesn't affect health or efficacy of treatment if absent. I've seen the diffusers sold online as a multi-pack if you need them.
by phobos
Tue Apr 24, 2018 10:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Rec. for nasal cushion / Eson 2 advice?
Replies: 3
Views: 340

Rec. for nasal cushion / Eson 2 advice?

Have been using Eson 2 for nine months, and was satisfied until recently. I clean and replace the parts as recommended. I don't know if the quality of parts has decreased or I'm doing something different, but lately I'm having to tighten the nasal cushion until it leaves marks. That can't be right. ...
by phobos
Tue Apr 24, 2018 10:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Development of bumps inside nose
Replies: 12
Views: 4476

Re: Development of bumps inside nose

Hi, vander. In recent weeks, I've been getting bumps that are tender when I touch nostrils. (Almost feels like acne?) Can't say they're white as I can't see them. Have used Eson 2 nasal cushion for nine months without a problem until now. I wash my nasal cushion regularly, so can't imagine what's ha...
by phobos
Mon Mar 12, 2018 4:40 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: adding water detection to future cpap/bi-pap machines
Replies: 62
Views: 10025

Re: adding water detection to future cpap/bi-pap machines

Does a CPAP machine require water? You have to keep it filled? I need to move to a wetter climate because I can't accommodate a humidifier the size of a small car in my bedroom to mimic the Amazon jungle? Doesn't everyone have a whole-house humidifier? Hot tubs in every room? People who live in dry ...
by phobos
Wed Jan 24, 2018 2:48 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Insomnia is ruining my life, cpap is not helping
Replies: 13
Views: 5823

Re: Insomnia is ruining my life, cpap is not helping

Hi Air_. I know the feelings. Not sleeping is bad enough, but add sleep apnea and it's miserable. I've had problems sleeping since childhood, and assumed for decades it was insomnia. My mind simply doesn't shut down, especially when I need to sleep. I tried Rx sleep aids; they simply didn't do anyth...
by phobos
Mon Jan 22, 2018 9:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Former lurker breaks cover
Replies: 6
Views: 540

Former lurker breaks cover

Greetings to fellow mask-heads. I appreciate this board and its users. When I read threads, I read them beginning to end, no matter how many years have passed. Still relevant, and questions, advice, and opinions from actual users are so useful. My insurance works with few DMEs, and I've had no commu...