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02-27-2020, 10:31 AM | #152 |
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I might just run to Lowes and get a short length of hose to connect the two.
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03-04-2020, 08:36 PM | #154 |
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To solve my problem, I just cut the end off of an old hose and use that to connect the mask hose to the cleaner. Works great.
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03-06-2020, 09:02 AM | #155 |
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Re: stomach sleep
I was a hardcore stomach sleeper before I got the CPAP. My sleep doctor said this was likely due to me trying to find a position where my apnea was less of an issue. Once I got the CPAP and started sleeping for real, I converted to side sleep with little issue at all. Re: mask that fits... If you do a sleep study, they will generally let you try on a few different masks until you feel comfortable. I landed on the nasal pillow pretty quickly. Only issue I’ve ever had with it is if I’m sick enough that my nose is stuffed. A GOOD decongestant and the CPap blowing full blast is pretty much the only path forward there. For those looking for a cleaner and worried about connecting the hose to the ozone cleaner effectively, look into the lumin UV cleaner. That’s what I have. It’s pricey, but it sanitizes with Uv light (allowing you to sanitize other things, like toothbrushes, etc). They also make a stand-alone thing called The Bullet that is a uv cleaner just for hoses. It’s slick and easy to use - 3 min of cleaning time every 3-4 days.
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So I have sleep apnea - and let me tell you a CPAP can be live changing.
Last spring I lost a little weight was feeling good, then like a dumb ass I stopped using the thing. I thought I was sleeping well, but I was not. Its been a tough winter, wife lost her job, under a tone of stress, thus some of my bad eating habits and drinking habits resurfaced. I woke up one morning a couple weeks ago at like 4 am, felt like shit, couldn't sleep, knew I was in trouble. So the next night I got my machine back out, had all new hoses, tanks, and masks in the box, hooked it all up and got more than six hours of mask time that first night. In less than two weeks I can notice a huge difference, I'm starting to feel rested again, blood pressure has normalized, and I'm not head bobbing in meetings any more. I urge everyone to get tested. Everyone needs their sleep. |
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Changed to a smaller mask. Less leaks. Fits better. Does not get pushed off my face by my pillow.
One of the threads I talked about the noise coming from my machine/ Sent it in a second time. Resmed lost it. So I got a new one for free.
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1. I could not get a good exhale, even with the pressure ramped down as far as they would set it. 2. The gush of air sound whenever I opened my mouth was very annoying and kept me up. I liked the fighter pilot mask the best, but the problem I had with that one is the moist air tickles my nostril. I always had the urge to take the mask off to scratch. None of the attachments I've tried have I been able to fall asleep, even with sedatives. I finally gave up. VERY frustrating. I now sleep on my side to reduce some of my snoring. But, now I'm having heart spasms that may or may not be related to the sleep apnea. |
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Everyone that gets tested gets a CPAP. I think everyone has it to some degree, but some have it really bad.
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It just helps you to breath better, and I honestly cannot imagine going without it. If the zombie apocalypse happens, I'm screwed!
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Is like to know why a sleep study is needed before you can try one.
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A sleep study is required so that the technicians know how to set your machine, as the amount of air necessary to oxygenate internal organs varies from person to person.
The study also examines the number of apnea events per minute while sleeping (i.e. the number times your heart stops beating), which also factors into their equation. |
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There is about 10% that came in to tests with me that were complaining about being tired all the time, wife complaining about snoring etc. but, no sleep apnea.
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You cant just use your aunts old machine and try to save some money.
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Pretty sure I need one but I can't justify the expense. My insurance doesn't cover it. The other problem is finding out of you will be able to handle having it strapped on your face all night. It's a lot of money to throw down and then find out you can't do it.
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