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by Mikebear
Sun Mar 04, 2018 11:22 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Respironics DreamWear Full Face Mask Review
Replies: 102
Views: 55421

Re: Respironics DreamWear Full Face Mask Review

I'm quite small myself. Amara View fit me in small, but I think the headgear was too large. If I remember right, XS cushion hurt my cheeks but otherwise fit better than S. I don't have any of my old Dreamwear parts anymore. I don't think insurance will pay for a S frame after I've already gotten th...
by Mikebear
Sat Mar 03, 2018 8:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Am I a CPAP failure?
Replies: 33
Views: 4243

Re: Am I a CPAP failure?

AHI was 9.5 last night. Also reported significant leaks. I don't know what to do now. I'm having surgery on Monday and won't be up for getting out for at least a week. What to do next: 1: Download Sleepyhead software, and install it. 2: Work on fixing your leaks. Until you have a handle on these AS...
by Mikebear
Sat Mar 03, 2018 11:46 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Red Face/Green Face
Replies: 7
Views: 5072

Re: Red Face/Green Face

I have been tracking my leak rate and AHIs for the last month using my four different masks because I was very curious how each one rated. One thing I have noticed with the red face-green face icons on the machine is that they are somewhat inconsistent in that I can have a red face with a leak "sco...
by Mikebear
Sat Mar 03, 2018 11:34 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Am I a CPAP failure?
Replies: 33
Views: 4243

Re: Am I a CPAP failure?

AHI was 9.5 last night. Also reported significant leaks. I don't know what to do now. I'm having surgery on Monday and won't be up for getting out for at least a week. What to do next: 1: Download Sleepyhead software, and install it. 2: Work on fixing your leaks. Until you have a handle on these AS...
by Mikebear
Fri Mar 02, 2018 8:39 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Aerophagia issues
Replies: 14
Views: 612

Re: Aerophagia issues

MikeBear, what have you done to try to fix the issue......I will say, I have a massive headache this am....my guess is, a lack of oxygen intake.....I have not had a headache like this before......and yes, stomach lining irritation......which is causing ringing in the ears for sure.... I started tap...
by Mikebear
Thu Mar 01, 2018 9:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Irritated Skin from Cold
Replies: 9
Views: 2568

Re: Irritated Skin from Cold

zonker wrote:
Thu Mar 01, 2018 9:11 pm
chunkyfrog wrote:
Thu Mar 01, 2018 8:20 pm
Lanolin based formulas are silicone compatible.
Lansinoh is a product some of us use here.
+1

it's good stuff...
I use it every night! Bought mine at Walmart, in the baby department. $8.95 and I bet that tube will last me 10 years.
by Mikebear
Thu Mar 01, 2018 8:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: P10 vent question
Replies: 6
Views: 1967

Re: P10 vent question

I'm a stomach sleeper, will it be able to vent okay from only one side at a time? I'd hate to think I'm breathing CO2 all night long. :shock: If you are a stomach sleeper, IMO the P10 mask will NOT work for you. I am presently using the same mask, and I tend to roll on my stomach. When I do, it dis...
by Mikebear
Thu Mar 01, 2018 1:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Aerophagia issues
Replies: 14
Views: 612

Re: Aerophagia issues

MikeBear, what have you done to try to fix the issue......I will say, I have a massive headache this am....my guess is, a lack of oxygen intake.....I have not had a headache like this before......and yes, stomach lining irritation......which is causing ringing in the ears for sure.... I started tap...
by Mikebear
Thu Mar 01, 2018 7:11 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Aerophagia issues
Replies: 14
Views: 612

Re: Aerophagia issues

Have you posted any Sleepyhead charts so people can see what your stats are over the time you've used your machine? We really need that to get an idea. Aerophagia is nasty, I'm just getting over a full month of a nasty bout of it, and it was bad enough at times I almost went to the Emergency room as...
by Mikebear
Tue Feb 27, 2018 11:21 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 18 year old with mild sleep apnea - will I ever recover?
Replies: 20
Views: 1425

Re: 18 year old with mild sleep apnea - will I ever recover?

12 is on the higher side for starting out and without using Sleepyhead you won't know what other factors may be involved to allow you to possibly lower the pressure but address other things you aren't aware of now. Why not download the program and get a real look at what happens for a couple of nig...
by Mikebear
Mon Feb 26, 2018 3:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Snoring Husband - Help!
Replies: 12
Views: 1321

Re: Snoring Husband - Help!

Ok, so moving to another bedroom won't work. If you can't convince him that sleep apnea can be fatal and it would be in his best interest to get tested, then I suggest you buy a very large life insurance policy on him.
by Mikebear
Mon Feb 26, 2018 9:22 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Snoring Husband - Help!
Replies: 12
Views: 1321

Re: Snoring Husband - Help!

Move to another bedroom. If he protests, tell him you won't move back until he gets tested.
by Mikebear
Fri Feb 23, 2018 8:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Good Nasal Pillow Mask to Try?
Replies: 32
Views: 3900

Re: Good Nasal Pillow Mask to Try?

Just ordered the Dreamwear Gel mask from Cpap.com. I will report on success! or failure. I have a suspicion this will be great. Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I appreciate it. If the Gel pillow you try seems to want to go or climb up a bit inside your nose a little too easy, you are going...
by Mikebear
Fri Feb 23, 2018 8:27 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Pilairo adjustable headgear with Brevida mask?
Replies: 32
Views: 4392

Re: Pilairo adjustable headgear with Brevida mask?

Has anybody tried the Brevida headgear on the Resmed Airfit P10 mask?
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by Mikebear
Thu Feb 22, 2018 9:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Good Nasal Pillow Mask to Try?
Replies: 32
Views: 3900

Re: Good Nasal Pillow Mask to Try?

Have you tried either the F&P Brevida or the Dreamwear Gel pillows? Both are very comfortable, and don’t leak ( for me anyway) turning side to side. The Brevida is easier to fit I think - just different size pillows. For the Dreamwear there are 2 sizes for the headgear ( most people use the M, whic...