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by edbrownewellsr
Tue Dec 28, 2021 9:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mask Recommendations
Replies: 4
Views: 13055

Re: Mask Recommendations

Hi I am an open mouth sleeper as well as nose. They put me in the F20. It's either too tight, to loose and it gives me severe dry mouth and headache. I am going back in on Wednesday for a new fitting. What do you all like? He mentioned another full mask Phillips maybe but gosh I can't handle the fu...
by edbrownewellsr
Tue Dec 28, 2021 6:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dialing in comfort with humidity and heater hose?
Replies: 26
Views: 11781

Re: Dialing in comfort with humidity and heater hose?

I just leave mine on auto and the machine seems to get it right. It takes about 8.5 hrs until it runs out of distilled water. I'll add that I did start out with a standard non heated hose and it seemed like there was no happy medium. It was either rainout or the sierra desert.
by edbrownewellsr
Tue Dec 28, 2021 6:46 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: n30i vs f30i
Replies: 6
Views: 4894

Re: n30i vs f30i

chunkyfrog wrote:
Tue Dec 28, 2021 4:40 pm
Unless it creates more problems, less mask means more comfy.
More comfort = better sleep.
Exactly what I'm doing, just seeing if I can improve my situation any and learning about all the options available.
by edbrownewellsr
Tue Dec 28, 2021 6:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Deviated septum, trouble finding perfect humidity and tube temp.
Replies: 21
Views: 5787

Re: Deviated septum, trouble finding perfect humidity and tube temp.

Have you considered a septoplasty and turbineoplasty? The procedure Septoplasty (straightening of the nasal septum) and turbinoplasty (reduction of the inferior turbinate bone) is the most common procedure for nasal obstruction. Septoplasty requires carefully lifting up the inner lining of the nose ...
by edbrownewellsr
Tue Dec 28, 2021 4:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: n30i vs f30i
Replies: 6
Views: 4894

Re: n30i vs f30i

While I'm awake I don't breathe thru my mouth with the f30i. Might after I fall asleep like I was before the machine. But my wife says I don't snore anymore so maybe I'm not. I was just trying out (in my mind) the less intrusive mask (not being a full mask). Less lines on my face, can take a drink o...
by edbrownewellsr
Mon Dec 27, 2021 11:53 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: n30i vs f30i
Replies: 6
Views: 4894

n30i vs f30i

Hi, I've been using the f30i for a few months really without much trouble and lately trying to give the n30i(w/quiet air vent) a go and having issues with exhalation. I do have a heated hose and set to auto. EPR of 3. pressures I tried at 6-12. Just can't get use to the n30i. Any pointers appreciated.