Active 6 days agoNose runs...Found that when i get out of bed my nose runs for about a hour and sometimes a bit longer, i use a humidfier set to 4, and just to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
If I Could Talk to My 18-Year-Old Self...It’s been almost 25 years since I started using a CPAP to treat my sleep apnea. I was originally diagnosed with sleep apnea after I turned 18. This was right...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Difficulty inhaling...Just started APAP (resmed Airsense 11 & Airfit N20). I know the machine is blowing air because it is gushing out the exhalation holes continuously but I never feel any...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCPAP
Headgear and Mask...I have been sleeping with my resmed machine for 6 years. I have always used the same brand mask and headgear. I recently order same brand and size mask as...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwareness
Coping With a New Diagnosis...Receiving a new medical diagnosis can be shocking. Learning you have a chronic or terminal health condition can feel jarring and emotional. It is normal to feel a range of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Could use a hand interpreting some of the data....Hello, this is my third time trying Pap therapy since being diagnosed w/ OSA. My AHI never tells the story of how I feel, constantly exhausted and hypoxic. Could someone...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCPAP
Could Your Symptoms Be Sleep Apnea?...Many of us go through our day-to-day lives without even knowing we suffer from sleep apnea. I had several of the symptoms below, but never thought it might be apnea...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
More Noises at Night...The last three weeks have been rough for my sleep. I've been dealing with a variety of CPAP therapy-related issues, including dry nose, acne, worsening headaches, and dental problems. To...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
behind the ear CPAP mask...HELP! Just tried my 6th mask with no success. SEVERE claustrophobia. Has anyone tried a behind the ear CPAP mask? Pros/cons? Other recommendations? TIA....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCPAP
Headgear and hose...Do you find having a hose on top of your head or below your chin more comfortable?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCPAP
about red face on machine?...Hello everyone: lately i have been experiencing a red face on my machine which indicates that the face seal has leaks? Well I am wondering if this continues and I...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSide Effects
dental device to replace CPAP machine...CPAP treatment is so annoying! I recently swapped out my CPAP for a dental device that advances my lower jaw to eliminate snoring. With a few adjustments to the device...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Taking a flight with a CPAP...Just a general question: I was refused boarding at the gate on a short flight in Europe due to my CPAP machine (it had already passed security). The ground crew...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCPAP
OSA or Hypersomnia? ...How do you know for sure if you have OSA vs Hypersomnia? Is that proven by the sleep study? I was diagnosed with OSA but can’t use CPAP or oral...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisTreatment
"Where in the world is Kristen and her CPAP?" Part Four: Iceland...Kristen Cascio is a CPAP user from the United States who has a never-ending sense of wanderlust. In this series, Kristen will share her experiences travelling the world while managing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Travel Bipap...Hi, I see a lot of new travel CPAP machines out there now but am currently on BiPAP therapy (after decades on CPAP) for OSA. I'm doing better with lower...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTravel
Inspire for Sleep Apnea Experience...Don’t do it. Don’t ever agree to Inspire. Just lose weight. I was encouraged to get it. I fell for it. Sleep study showed AHI dropped from 75 to 24...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatment
I stop breathing in my sleep...I had the sleep test done because i stop breathing in my sleep and they said my oxygen level was 53% and they said if it gets to 50% or...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCPAP
Tinnitus with cpap...Hi, I’ve been a cpap user for 5+ years which has transformed my sleep patterns, positively. For the last 6 months I’ve found my ears are producing much more wax...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCPAP
Magnesium and Sleep...My migraines have been getting worse lately. My sleep, migraines and fibromyalgia are all intertwined, so when one is off, it makes the others worse. When I have a migraine...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
