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BillyHW
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Post subject: One Tremendous Advantage Of Being On A CPAP | Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2017 12:46 am |
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Joined: Mon Jan 23, 2017 10:35 pm
Posts: 110
Location: Alberta, Canada
PAP Mask: F&P Simplus
PAP Machine: Philips Dreamstation Auto
Pressure Setting: 12 to 20 cmH2O
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I just realized one tremendous advantage of being on a CPAP. I can finally sleep underneath the covers without worrying about suffocation! I've been dreaming of being able to do this all my life. It's like a snorkel for your covers. 
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diamaunt
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Post subject: Re: One Tremendous Advantage Of Being On A CPAP | Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2017 1:01 pm |
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Posts: 2572
Location: Dallas(ish)
PAP Mask: Resmed P10
PAP Machine: Resmed S9 vpap auto
Pressure Setting: 18/13-25/19
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 just throw the covers over your head and block out some noise, and light, and be snug... yup! just don't let the dog fart by your machine.
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5280meow
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Post subject: Re: One Tremendous Advantage Of Being On A CPAP | Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2017 6:55 pm |
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Location: Denver, Colorado
PAP Mask: Philips Respironics DreamWear
PAP Machine: ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet for Her
Humidifier: built-in heated humidifier
Pressure Setting: 13.0cm/H2O during sleep study
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Hahah I do this too! It is a perfect snorkel.
The biggest thing I miss is sleeping flat on my stomach. The Dreamwear mask would be PERFECT for this -- except that if I sleep on my stomach, I cannot seem to avoid really bad aerophagia/gastric insufflation, and I wake up in agony. I'd like to design a pillow for stomach-sleeper CPAP users that would allow us to sleep totally prone/face-down.
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diamaunt
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Post subject: Re: One Tremendous Advantage Of Being On A CPAP | Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2017 7:05 pm |
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Posts: 2572
Location: Dallas(ish)
PAP Mask: Resmed P10
PAP Machine: Resmed S9 vpap auto
Pressure Setting: 18/13-25/19
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a friend went after her foam mattress with a kitchen knife, and carved a notch at the head for her mask, so she could do that.
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audihere
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Post subject: Re: One Tremendous Advantage Of Being On A CPAP | Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 4:39 pm |
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PAP Mask: F10 Full Face
PAP Machine: Resmed Airsense 10 Autoset
Humidifier: Heated hose Resmed
Pressure Setting: 10-16
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Speaking of inventing pillows, I think there's money for someone that can design a pillow that has a contour extrusion that keeps your mouth closed up tight when sleeping on your side.
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diamaunt
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Post subject: Re: One Tremendous Advantage Of Being On A CPAP | Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 6:41 pm |
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Location: Dallas(ish)
PAP Mask: Resmed P10
PAP Machine: Resmed S9 vpap auto
Pressure Setting: 18/13-25/19
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audihere wrote: Speaking of inventing pillows, I think there's money for someone that can design a pillow that has a contour extrusion that keeps your mouth closed up tight when sleeping on your side. it's called a 'cervical collar'
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Demmom
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Post subject: Re: One Tremendous Advantage Of Being On A CPAP | Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 3:18 pm |
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Joined: Fri Oct 23, 2015 12:09 pm
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Location: IA
PAP Mask: Resmed F30 FFM
PAP Machine: Resmed AirSense 10 Autoset
Humidifier: Built in
Pressure Setting: 10 20
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I found another device that is used world wide. It is a neck pillow with a closure strap. Put it on and rotate 180 degrees. It will close your chin and reduce the lip opening. On your side it might allow the lips to close completely. I still get a small amount of dry mouth using this when I sleep on my back.
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cindyY
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Post subject: Re: One Tremendous Advantage Of Being On A CPAP | Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 2:36 pm |
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Joined: Sun Apr 23, 2017 8:34 pm
Posts: 452
Location: Southern California
PAP Mask: AirFit P10, P30i, Evora nasal
PAP Machine: Resmed AirCurve 10 VAuto in S mode
Humidifier: Integrated set to between 3-5 @ 81F; ClimateLineAir heated hose
Pressure Setting: IPAP 19 EPAP 15
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I thought the tremendous advantage would be not having to smell the dog fart anymore! Believe me, my machine is far from the dog. He won't even sleep with us anymore. I don't think he likes Darth Mommy.
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DaveL
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Post subject: Re: One Tremendous Advantage Of Being On A CPAP | Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 2:48 pm |
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Location: Canada
PAP Mask: N20 (had 4 DreamWear previously) /// Chinstrap
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Demmom wrote: I found another device that is used world wide. It is a neck pillow with a closure strap. Put it on and rotate 180 degrees. It will close your chin and reduce the lip opening. On your side it might allow the lips to close completely. I still get a small amount of dry mouth using this when I sleep on my back. You may have saved my life! Thank you! Where can i get this? DaveL I'm so happy I read your post!
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DaveL
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Post subject: Re: One Tremendous Advantage Of Being On A CPAP | Posted: Tue May 02, 2017 12:59 pm |
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Posts: 73
Location: Canada
PAP Mask: N20 (had 4 DreamWear previously) /// Chinstrap
PAP Machine: ResMed S10 "for her"
Humidifier: yes
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I bought it from amazon. i'm waiting for delivery
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DaveL
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Post subject: Re: One Tremendous Advantage Of Being On A CPAP | Posted: Sat May 06, 2017 7:32 pm |
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Location: Canada
PAP Mask: N20 (had 4 DreamWear previously) /// Chinstrap
PAP Machine: ResMed S10 "for her"
Humidifier: yes
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I bought the wrong one. it's uncomfortable. Oh well.
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NadiaK
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Post subject: Re: One Tremendous Advantage Of Being On A CPAP | Posted: Sun May 07, 2017 1:45 pm |
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Joined: Wed Apr 12, 2017 4:25 pm
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Location: New Jersey
PAP Mask: Resmed Quattro FX
PAP Machine: PR Remstar Plus C Flex System One
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5280meow wrote: Hahah I do this too! It is a perfect snorkel.
The biggest thing I miss is sleeping flat on my stomach. The Dreamwear mask would be PERFECT for this -- except that if I sleep on my stomach, I cannot seem to avoid really bad aerophagia/gastric insufflation, and I wake up in agony. I'd like to design a pillow for stomach-sleeper CPAP users that would allow us to sleep totally prone/face-down. I too really miss sleeping on my stomach as that is most comfortable for me.
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Post subject: Re: One Tremendous Advantage Of Being On A CPAP | Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 2:31 pm |
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Location: Illinois USA
PAP Mask: Resmed F20
PAP Machine: Resmed Airsense 10
Humidifier: Resmed
Pressure Setting: 6 - 13
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I fall asleep on my side, but I always seem to wake up on my stomach. I use the nasal pillows though.
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cindyY
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Post subject: Re: One Tremendous Advantage Of Being On A CPAP | Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 3:31 pm |
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Location: Southern California
PAP Mask: AirFit P10, P30i, Evora nasal
PAP Machine: Resmed AirCurve 10 VAuto in S mode
Humidifier: Integrated set to between 3-5 @ 81F; ClimateLineAir heated hose
Pressure Setting: IPAP 19 EPAP 15
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dianemarie wrote: I fall asleep on my side, but I always seem to wake up on my stomach. I use the nasal pillows though. Just be sure you don't block the exhaust vent on your mask when you're on your stomach.
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Post subject: Re: One Tremendous Advantage Of Being On A CPAP | Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 1:15 pm |
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PAP Mask: P10
PAP Machine: Resmed Airsense 10 Autoset For Her
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Thanks to cpap, I have been able to sleep on my back when side sleeping caused great pain in my shoulders, and while recovering from my double mastectomy.
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I once was lost in apnea, but now I'm found--breathing easily all night long.
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Post subject: Re: One Tremendous Advantage Of Being On A CPAP | Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 7:28 pm |
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PAP Mask: P 10
PAP Machine: PR 60 series
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I sleep on my stomach but turn my head to the side so that my P10 just hangs over the edge of the pillow. Been sleeping like this for years with no problem... give it a try.
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kaoshavoc
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Post subject: Re: One Tremendous Advantage Of Being On A CPAP | Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2017 10:19 am |
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PAP Mask: Dreamwear
PAP Machine: ResMed airsense 10 autoset
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I too am starting to really enjoy being under the covers completely. It is amazing .
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Wolfbane
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Post subject: Re: One Tremendous Advantage Of Being On A CPAP | Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2017 10:27 am |
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Location: Pasadena, Tx
PAP Mask: DreamWear Nasal cushion
PAP Machine: Resmed 10 Auto in cpap mode
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Wow! I hadn't thought about this, I love to sleep totally under the covers in winter! snorkel on Dudes and Dudettes!! And my dog sleeps in a crate so no worries about being the victim of errant emissions!
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WanderLit
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Post subject: Re: One Tremendous Advantage Of Being On A CPAP | Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 7:56 pm |
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Joined: Fri Nov 24, 2017 4:27 pm
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Location: Columbus, Ohio
PAP Mask: Dreamwear nasal cushion
PAP Machine: AirSense 10 ForHer
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BillyHW wrote: I just realized one tremendous advantage of being on a CPAP. I can finally sleep underneath the covers without worrying about suffocation! I've been dreaming of being able to do this all my life. It's like a snorkel for your covers. Hey! I think you're really on to something here. All I need is a nasal mask with a reading light (think Rudolph) and it could be like reading under the covers with a flashlight all over again!
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diamaunt
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Post subject: Re: One Tremendous Advantage Of Being On A CPAP | Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 10:33 pm |
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WanderLit wrote: Hey! I think you're really on to something here. All I need is a nasal mask with a reading light (think Rudolph) and it could be like reading under the covers with a flashlight all over again! I use the screenlight on my kobo for that purpose Works great.
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