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by otessa63
Fri Oct 12, 2012 9:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleepy while driving...again...
Replies: 3
Views: 528

Sleepy while driving...again...

So, I have a Respironics BiPAP System One but have found that I am more comfortable with the Resmed nasal pillows. All was going well for awhile, but I started being very sleepy while driving again and checked my AHI...it's up to 14-15 per hour on average. Advice? Should I send my device chip to my ...
by otessa63
Fri Jul 20, 2012 9:54 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: BiPAP & nasal pillows
Replies: 3
Views: 1672

Re: BiPAP & nasal pillows

What happens if you start mouth breathing while using nasal pillows? Do you lose the pressure?
by otessa63
Fri Jul 20, 2012 9:23 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: BiPAP & nasal pillows
Replies: 3
Views: 1672

BiPAP & nasal pillows

When I got my BiPAP machine last Friday they didn't give me a choice of what mask to use; they simply brought me the full face mask. Is there a reason you can't use nasal pillows with a BiPAP machine? I would at least like the option of trying them? Any ideas?

Thanks!
by otessa63
Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie just getting started
Replies: 3
Views: 881

Newbie just getting started

Hi, I finally received my Philips Respironics BiPAP machine last Friday...and have yet to sleep a full night with it. I just lay here concentrating on the "breathing" it seems to be doing for me. I mean, it feels like it want to inhale before I'm ready. I'm really having trouble adjusting. Is this n...