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- Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:32 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Marking Silicone
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1318
Re: Marking Silicone
I'd like to try to reinforce some silicone. Has anyone tried the moldable earplugs or 2-part kneaded food grade silicone to modify cushions or pillows? Will anything stick?
- Thu Jul 22, 2010 7:42 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Jack Hanna uses CPAP
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4561
Re: Jack Hanna uses CPAP
Maybe the reason that so many people think obesity causes apnea is because of diagnosis--or lack thereof. Take a roomful of random people: Any one with eyesight can pick out most of the obese people; Now tell us who has apnea. . .
- Thu Jul 22, 2010 7:27 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: The Puzzle of EPR on ResMed Units. Question for all.
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4817
Re: The Puzzle of EPR on ResMed Units. Question for all.
--how about inhalation pressure tapering down prior to inhalation?
- Thu Jul 22, 2010 1:29 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: New S9 Elite - need software?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1653
Re: New S9 Elite - need software?
I, too would like to get my hands on the Res Scan software, please.
- Thu Jul 22, 2010 1:19 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Went to Get my New APAP Today
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3375
Re: Went to Get my New APAP Today
As listed at the bottom of the page of this forum:
"The information provided on this site is not intended nor recommended as a substitute for professional medical advice."
--however, it may be more useful and accurate, depending on the 'professional' referenced.
"The information provided on this site is not intended nor recommended as a substitute for professional medical advice."
--however, it may be more useful and accurate, depending on the 'professional' referenced.
- Thu Jul 22, 2010 1:03 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Mirage Swift Fx
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5410
Re: Mirage Swift Fx
Another complaint about the Mirage FX: why only one size of headgear? My little froggy head has no adjustment left should I lose weight. (always hoping, folks) The loops for the back strap sit a good inch higher above my ears than the illustration, putting the strap in a place where it wants to shif...
- Thu Jul 22, 2010 11:28 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.
- Replies: 766
- Views: 2186572
Re: Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.
--just got my labs back: my doctor apparently thinks I'm on a low-fat diet.
- Wed Jul 21, 2010 9:05 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Inquiring Mind Wants to Know 1 (ontopic semirant)
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3856
Re: Inquiring Mind Wants to Know 1 (ontopic semirant)
Hubby and I made custom latex Halloween masks 40 years ago.
--he's threatening to get out the craft supplies.
It was a real mess--my brother-in-law lost a fair amount of moustache hair.
This could be fun/funny. I'll let you all know how it turns out.
Picture old guy nose hairs stuck in plaster.
--he's threatening to get out the craft supplies.
It was a real mess--my brother-in-law lost a fair amount of moustache hair.
This could be fun/funny. I'll let you all know how it turns out.
Picture old guy nose hairs stuck in plaster.
- Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:59 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: My camping experience and cpap
- Replies: 4
- Views: 994
Re: My camping experience and cpap
Go to your local fabric store and buy a yard or so of the finest mesh fabric you can find--like bridal veil tulle or silk screen fabric. Then just fold or gather it around your equipment, pinning or rubber-banding all the openings. This should exclude the creepy-crawlies. Think of those goofy little...
- Tue Jul 20, 2010 5:50 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: local cpap support groups
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2789
local cpap support groups
I just found (and attended) my first local support group meeting.
I frankly hoped for more.
The sponsors are either docs or DME's.
'Nuff said. . .
Still, I may be back in 2 months, keeping an open mind.
I still could learn something during the mingle, and they had good snacks.
I frankly hoped for more.
The sponsors are either docs or DME's.
'Nuff said. . .
Still, I may be back in 2 months, keeping an open mind.
I still could learn something during the mingle, and they had good snacks.
- Tue Jul 20, 2010 5:23 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: long time nasal pillow mask users
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1555
Re: long time nasal pillow mask users
I had orthodontics for two years as a kid. I have retired my mirage micro after 3 months, as the bridge of my nose is not bulky enough to keep wind out of my eyes. The last time I wore it, I found myself pushing it downward to where my nose is big enough to keep my eyes safe; which put the bottom ed...
- Tue Jul 20, 2010 5:13 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Humidifier Water Poll
- Replies: 157
- Views: 59672
Re: Humidifier Water Poll
We have exceptionally hard water; so distilled water was a no-brainer! We had to toss 2 Bunn coffee-makers, a water heater, and all of our garden sprinklers because of incredible lime build-up. I don't want my tank to look like downtown Thermopolis, WY.
- Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:29 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: S9 goes straight into cool down mode?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2410
Re: S9 goes straight into cool down mode?
You didn't mention anything about timing. I've noticed my S9 Elite switching from warm-up to cool-down if I don't start the ramp within a certain time period-not sure-maybe 10-15mins. after beginning warm-up. I just hold down on the right-hand start button and it goes back to warm-up. Now if it's sh...
- Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:39 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Mouth Taping - adhesive irritation
- Replies: 34
- Views: 9456
Re: Mouth Taping - adhesive irritation
I have made my own little custom template out of a fast food lid to cut a boomerang shape (my size yap) out of 1-1/2" blue 3M painters tape. I then stick the tape shape to my palm and peel it off until the desired amount of tack is left. (trial and error) So far, it just sticks well enough to work, ...
- Mon Jul 19, 2010 5:58 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Machine replacement: Strike one!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3053
Re: Machine replacement: Strike one!
It just breaks my heart when I talk to someone and they confess that their CPAP machine has lain idle for months, or even years. I want to give them the information and motivation to take another run at it. And it enrages me that so many of these poor souls were taken advantage of and then abandoned.