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by ChicagoGranny
Thu May 30, 2024 1:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Using ice for cold air?
Replies: 3
Views: 59

Re: Using ice for cold air?

While it's true that cold air is more dense than hot air (and carries more O2) by the time this 'cool air' reaches your lungs, it's no longer cool and any additional O2 is no longer additional. You can do as you like of course but, in my opinion, there's no benefits to what you're doing. This is tr...
by ChicagoGranny
Thu May 30, 2024 1:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Using ice for cold air?
Replies: 3
Views: 59

Re: Using ice for cold air?

Jljbtm wrote:
Thu May 30, 2024 5:50 am
my blood oxygen level during sleep
Which type of blood-ox issues are you having?
by ChicagoGranny
Thu May 30, 2024 12:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can using a CPAP for years open the epiglottis?
Replies: 19
Views: 4868

Re: Can using a CPAP for years open the epiglottis?

MamaBear2016 wrote:
Wed May 29, 2024 11:57 pm
Can I make the text larger here?
Why?

It wouldn't be popular with members trying to help you. We can zoom in if needed, and you can too.
by ChicagoGranny
Wed May 29, 2024 8:37 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Advice for first time sleeping on airplane w/cpap?
Replies: 11
Views: 2748

Re: Advice for first time sleeping on airplane w/cpap?

davecpap wrote:
Tue May 28, 2024 10:51 am
Link to "Trtl" pillow: https://global.trtltravel.com/
A foam cervical collar should be better - https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Cervic ... r_1_1_sspa ... and is MUCH cheaper.
by ChicagoGranny
Wed May 29, 2024 8:27 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New mask
Replies: 7
Views: 4330

Re: New mask

NOTSOBIGJOE wrote:
Tue May 28, 2024 5:48 am
Some nights I pull it so tight I have to take it off half way through the night.
CPAP masks are not designed to be worn tightly. Watch some YouTube videos about the proper use of the F20.
NOTSOBIGJOE wrote:
Tue May 28, 2024 5:48 am
I'm a nose and mouth breather as well.
It's a good idea to have an ENT evaluate your nasal airway.
by ChicagoGranny
Tue May 28, 2024 4:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New mask
Replies: 7
Views: 4330

Re: New mask

Which mask are you using? The N20 is a nasal mask, not a full face mask.
by ChicagoGranny
Mon May 27, 2024 12:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed 11 humidity pot runs out of water
Replies: 35
Views: 22043

Re: Resmed 11 humidity pot runs out of water

dry wrote:
Mon May 27, 2024 9:51 am
the humidity in my bedroom is currently 65
That's an unhealthy, high level. Do you even need the added humidity of a CPAP humidifier?
by ChicagoGranny
Mon May 27, 2024 7:42 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Very unhappy morning
Replies: 20
Views: 6380

Re: Very unhappy morning

I tried putting a crimp in the line, plugging the nasal pillows but neither raised the pressure much WTH? They aren't making much sense to me. I plan to visit the lab on Tuesday and ask what model I have. Save the planet a trip. Get a free account at SleepHQ.com, upload the data from your SD card, ...
by ChicagoGranny
Sun May 26, 2024 7:29 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Starting soon and feeling angry embarrassed and not for the reasons that come up in searches.
Replies: 9
Views: 1354

Re: Starting soon and feeling angry embarrassed and not for the reasons that come up in searches.

Just learn to use the CPAP and screw all the rest.

Untreated sleep apnea can destroy mental health. With successful treatment, mental health often improves quickly.
by ChicagoGranny
Sun May 26, 2024 7:23 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: High heartrate and capped upper pressure
Replies: 21
Views: 4526

Re: High heartrate and capped upper pressure

bbridge_GA wrote:
Sat May 25, 2024 5:58 pm
Here is the 2am apnea
In OSCAR, click on the Events tab and tell us how long that apnea is.

If you upload your data to a free account at SleepHQ.com and post the link in this thread, we can zoom in to take a close look at your data.
by ChicagoGranny
Sat May 25, 2024 3:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: High heartrate and capped upper pressure
Replies: 21
Views: 4526

Re: High heartrate and capped upper pressure

up to 145 max when exercising which I think is pretty healthy. How old are you? I have adjusted the top setting to 18 Many of us, even those with low-pressure needs, set the max pressure to 20. The machine will not go any higher than it needs to. Any ideas about the funny waveforms? I couldn't uplo...
by ChicagoGranny
Sat May 25, 2024 3:30 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Lowenstein algorithm for early inhalation
Replies: 8
Views: 1724

Re: Lowenstein algorithm for early inhalation

jlsmithseven wrote:
Sat May 25, 2024 2:46 pm
Is it bad to have it start at 5ipap and 4 epap?
If it works for you, it works.

When you sleep with those settings, what's your AHI?
by ChicagoGranny
Fri May 24, 2024 3:56 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Transcend Micro Mask Compatibility
Replies: 2
Views: 297

Re: Transcend Micro Mask Compatibility

What are your pressure settings?