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by wm_hess
Wed Apr 24, 2019 7:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OSCAR is Released
Replies: 54
Views: 8053

Re: OSCAR is Released

Well I tried it last night with these observations 1. I use Flashair and copy the SD card to my computer, then import. I can set up Flashair to copy the data wirelessly then to exit and start up my sleep analysis software. I was able to change Flashair from Sleepyhead to Oscar and it start just fine...
by wm_hess
Wed Apr 24, 2019 4:21 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OSCAR is Released
Replies: 54
Views: 8053

Re: OSCAR is Released

Look forward to trying the new software. I'd also like to give a heartfelt thanks to Jedimark (Mark Watkins) for all of the pioneering programming he and others did to bring it as far as they did. Thank you and the others too for being willing and able to continue with the next iteration of software...
by wm_hess
Sun Apr 21, 2019 6:36 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Home Remedy for Cancer
Replies: 55
Views: 53032

Re: Home Remedy for Cancer

My husband died on March 24th this year but not from Melanoma. it was brain cancer. That is less than a month ago. The day after his funeral my youngest daughter found out she had brain cancer. We need prayer. Stormy My thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this time of trouble. -Bill
by wm_hess
Thu Feb 28, 2019 4:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New Member seeking information
Replies: 108
Views: 26994

Re: New Member seeking information

Hi I saw that they managed to get the RDI down to 0 with a pressure at 9. Unfortunately it also dropped the oxygen saturation down to 86% Is is possible or wise to have oxygen supplementation added to your cpap? You're already wearing the hose, so it's attached to the hose before the mask. You as a ...
by wm_hess
Fri Feb 22, 2019 7:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New Addition to the Forum
Replies: 35
Views: 6742

Re: New Addition to the Forum

Hi This is more for Pugsy than the OP, but the pressure indicated in the graph on the night with 50.x is around 5, but the nights when the AHI is in the 12's the pressure line is around 11 with a relief down to 8.2? This could account for the dramatic increase in AHI? Could the OP have accidentally ...
by wm_hess
Thu Feb 14, 2019 6:13 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Watch for upcoming news about the Bleep/DreamPort nasal mask
Replies: 23
Views: 1719

Re: Watch for upcoming news about the Bleep/DreamPort nasal mask

Jason said on his video there’s some kind of skin film you can put on your face called Cavilon. I just googled it. It’s used to stop sweat and oily skin from shedding the tape. I would suggest you try this link. https://www.amazon.com/Cavilon/b/ref=bl_dp_s_web_7919029011?ie=UTF8&node=7919029011&fie...
by wm_hess
Tue Feb 12, 2019 11:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My Story, Next Steps
Replies: 16
Views: 1174

Re: My Story, Next Steps

So my question then: people here go for years with CPAP? They find a pressure setting and use it for decades? Is there any downside to this constant regimen, other than some hassles when traveling or camping? Hi A xpap machine is very much like a pair of glasses. You can wear them a life time and t...
by wm_hess
Tue Feb 05, 2019 4:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Systane Nighttime Eye Gel - No More? Alternative?
Replies: 21
Views: 3256

Re: Systane Nighttime Eye Gel - No More? Alternative?

Yeah, but if you look at those third-party sellers, they want $40 for a tube when it normally retails at like $12-15 a tube. Something's up. I like the gumminess of the nighttime gel and am wary of anything thinner, that it won't plug my tear ducts enough overnight. Guess I will try the regular Sys...
by wm_hess
Sat Jan 26, 2019 4:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleepyhead Oximeter data wrong day
Replies: 1
Views: 204

Re: Sleepyhead Oximeter data wrong day

Hi There are two things that might be affecting your readings. 1. Sleepyhead reminds you that you need to import the cpap data first. I don't know if the lack of cpap data would confuse Sleepyhead or not. 2. Sleepyhead views a day as noon to noon. If you record something at 5:00pm and 7:00 am the ne...
by wm_hess
Fri Jan 25, 2019 1:39 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dreamstation gives me low therapy hours
Replies: 6
Views: 1534

Re: Dreamstation gives me low therapy hours

So... I downloaded sleepyhead and checked out the SD card. It is showing my last use was 9/18/2018.. so it hasn't been working for a while. When I put it back into the dreamstation it says "SD card error remove and reinsert" Hi You could try to remove the card, and gently rub the contacts on the ca...
by wm_hess
Tue Jan 15, 2019 8:48 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I have a dream
Replies: 9
Views: 593

I have a dream

Here's to a dream that should have been. Dr Martin Luther King born 15 January 1929. I was 7 years old at the time and didn't understand who he was, but I do remember when he was assassinated it was announced on TV. I remember how deeply it affected my Mom when I told her that he had been killed. Ma...
by wm_hess
Fri Jan 04, 2019 7:51 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sturdy travel case?
Replies: 8
Views: 890

Re: Sturdy travel case?

Hi, I travel a lot by air and was wondering if anyone knows of a sturdy travel case I could use that will fit my dreamstation, humidifier, tubing, cable, and full face mask? The one that came with it is super soft and flimsy and I have to awkwardly stuff the full face mask and cable in and squish i...
by wm_hess
Sun Dec 23, 2018 8:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Stomach virus and cpap
Replies: 5
Views: 1738

Re: Stomach virus and cpap

I can’t find a definitive answer. I have a terrible stomach bug. If I use the cpap to try and sleep does the virus get in the cpap and then just keep passing back to me? Sorry if this is a dumb question. Relatively new and just don’t want to use it if it traps the virus but also can’t sleep a wink ...
by wm_hess
Sat Dec 08, 2018 7:33 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New here, help with older machine
Replies: 22
Views: 4681

Re: New here, help with older machine

Hi you might have an older machine but you haven't been using it too much. You probably don't have too many motor hours on the machine. I wouldn't worry excessively about a new machine or titration study yet. Let's get some data and let the resident experts give you some ideas. If things look okay w...
by wm_hess
Fri Dec 07, 2018 4:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: please delete my profile
Replies: 3
Views: 2673

Re: New User - please read (questions at the bottom)!

Hi, welcome to the forum. For help with posting, please see this message. It has information on how to format and post images from Sleepyhead. http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic/t172378/Sticky--Newbies-PLEASE-READ-BEFORE-POSTING.html?sid=0bdf4c4a7a6182a3e3dcd8c45d63bbaa I would also strongly suggest ...