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by ChicagoGranny
Sun Jun 02, 2024 4:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Very unhappy morning
Replies: 24
Views: 6940

Re: Very unhappy morning

nawchem wrote:
Sun Jun 02, 2024 3:13 pm
I just realized I don't have the card reader
Are you sure? Most laptops have a built-in card reader. It's a small slot and can be hard to find.
by ChicagoGranny
Sun Jun 02, 2024 4:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Refurbish or buy new?
Replies: 5
Views: 184

Re: Refurbish or buy new?

I’m talking about refurbishing the one I have, rather than buying a refurbished one. Probably $400 vs $1000 Check out the refurbished and open-box machines at https://www.secondwindcpap.com/#09e4/fullscreen/m=and&q=airsense+10+autoset. They are a reputable supplier. Sometimes, great deals can be fo...
by ChicagoGranny
Sun Jun 02, 2024 12:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Refurbish or buy new?
Replies: 5
Views: 184

Re: Refurbish or buy new?

I have the Resmed Autosense 10. I just got the end of life message. Is it better to get it refurbished with a new motor by an authorized repair center, or buy a new one? I’d like to save money, but at the same time, don’t want something that will break. What's your insurance situation? What's the d...
by ChicagoGranny
Sat Jun 01, 2024 3:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Very unhappy morning
Replies: 24
Views: 6940

Re: Very unhappy morning

The AHI has been high in those early hours 1.7 That's not high. What's the breakdown? AHI, CA, H? 10mgs melatonin I would get rid of that. I take these right before I lie down. Do you think it's the timing causing the insomnia? If the gabapentin is helping you to sleep, it takes about an hour to ki...
by ChicagoGranny
Thu May 30, 2024 4:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Lots has happed with AC11 & Sleeping
Replies: 1
Views: 199

Re: Lots has happed with AC11 & Sleeping

As I wrote this last sentence I started to yawn. I started yawning halfway through this. Just kiddin'! I think it's a good idea to taper off Ambien. Be aware that some people don't tolerate melatonin. It causes wild dreaming. Gramps took a very small amount and slept 12 hours. He tried it a few tim...
by ChicagoGranny
Thu May 30, 2024 4:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can using a CPAP for years open the epiglottis?
Replies: 24
Views: 5363

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

stevenal wrote:
Thu May 30, 2024 4:00 pm
What device? If using Windows, hold CTRL while scrolling up.
Doesn't work on my Windows laptop.

Holding CTRL and pressing the plus (+) key does. Press it until the text is as large as you want.

Holding control and pressing the minus key will make it smaller.
by ChicagoGranny
Thu May 30, 2024 1:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Using ice for cold air?
Replies: 5
Views: 281

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: 5
Views: 281

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: 24
Views: 5363

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: 2999

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: 8
Views: 4509

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: 8
Views: 4509

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: 22485

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: 24
Views: 6940

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, ...