I got a new mask and trying to disconnect the N20 white tube that comes with the mask, from my heated tube that goes into the Airsense11. No matter what I try, it won't disconnect and slowly I am worried to break it. How do you do it?

Took my cpap on a plane (after having had it for 3 years) and the desk attendant scolded me for a)not having a doctors note and b)apparently there can only be 3 cpap machines on board a plane at one time... that can't be true ? I've never been stopped for it before and I fly constantly- is this a real thing?? And if so why?

I sleep on my right side, and have a beard and mouth breath. I've tried a bunch of masks but either get leaks due to beard, or it's uncomfortable sleeping on my side. Nasal pillows don't work due to mouth breathing. Any suggestions?

Backstory:

I started using my CPAP from September 5th and took a few weeks to get to 7-8 hours with the mask on and less than 5 ahi and hour.

On October 21st, I took antibiotics for gastric related issues and from that day; I was unable to stay asleep. And now I’m experiencing this. CA which I know the cpap doesn’t treat, in this case above I had an obstructive event which helped push pressure.

Now, I’m having CA which is causing these dips in my 02 down to 85% and I wake up immediately once dipping to that number. I don’t know why this is happening, stress? Sleep onset? Arousals from stress? Other issues?

Anybody have advice, I haven’t sleep well in weeks and I’m at my breaking point.

I know it's a bit of a disgusting question

For example, the p30i mask, the frame will turn yellow over time, but you can wash it and use different types of detergents that make you feel psychologically reassured to ignore that yellow color

And you can replace the air diffuser filter by yourself.

https://www.amazon.com/RespLabs-Filters-Compatible-AirSense-AirCurve/dp/B07Z7C4PLZ

I've never used these but I did just order them for $4. They're $9.99 but f you subscribe and save you get 50% off your first order. This would bring the price to $4.99. If you have other S&S discounts they would also be applied when checking out, hence how I'm getting it for $4.

22,889 review with 4.6 star rating.

Other models: "Designed for Your Comfort: Seamlessly compatible with ResMed AirSense 10, AirCurve 10, AirStart 10, or S10 and S9 series CPAP machines for optimal performance."

If anyone's interested I'll be watching slickdeals.net for other deals come black Friday / cyber Monday and I could try and post them here.

I got a message on the screen of my CPAP machine about my air filter. I was half asleep at the time, so I wasn't sure exactly what it said. But I only bought it 2.5 months ago. The manual (here) estimates once every 6 months. While I get that there is some variability, I already run a HEPA filter in my bedroom and I chronically undersleep. Such an early message seems odd. The manual doesn't say anything about a message.

What is your typical interval between filter changes? What might cause such an early message?

Just took brand new AirFit F30i out of its sealed bag and felt like it was covered in some sort of sand like substance. Has anyone else experienced this?

Anyone have an idea how soon the Black Friday sales might start? Need a mask replacement soon but I want to hold out for a better price.

Still on my CPAP trial, started with Philips and changed to Resmed because of mask. I get lower AHI on Resmed but see this pattern more often in OSCAR and think I felt more rested on Philips.

Firstly, is this a palatal prolapse? I thought it might be because I can sometimes feel it. If so is there settings or differences between the devices I should look out for?

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I'd recommend you check out Hope2Sleep. They are an amazing charity who've helped so many people to get diagnosed and get on to CPAP.

They offer private diagnosis through a one or two night home sleep test and a 3 month rental of CPAP while you are waiting for the NHS. These services do cost money but are priced affordably.

They also sell machines and supplies, and their delivery is pretty fast. You can also visit them in Hull with an appointment.

And as for my personal experience they have been fantastic, and their advice and services have been invaluable to me.

https://www.hope2sleep.co.uk/

They also have a Facebook group which is pretty active, especially at night time 😇

I am using a foam cushion with a full face mask. I have been wiping the mask with a water-based wipe every morning, but I read not to soak the foam cushion so I just wipe it as well. I’m not convinced that it gets as clean this way as when I soaked the mask and cushion every week. How are we to get the foam cushion clean?

Edit: Not sure what all the peaks and whats triggering the events.

Hey there! I've recently started CPAP therapy after being diagnosed with mild/moderate sleep apnea (AHI 15 during study) and have had two nights of data so far which is nothing I know haha, but I'm wondering based on this data if anything can be drawn up. Contemplating using mouth tape too.

Min pressure. 6

Max pressure. 20

Thanks!

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I'm starting CPAP therapy this week, my 3rd time in the last 20 years. I was on CPAP in the early 2000s and again in 2018, but I see from reading this forum that a lot has changed from even 2018, and I'm just wondering if there are any tips or supplies I should think about getting before my CPAP machine arrives.

So far, this is what I've done:

• Made room on my nightstand

• Purchased distilled water

• Ordered a SD card for my machine

• Ordered a clip to string the hose to my headboard

• Ordered a CPAP pillow (don't think I really needed this but have some extra FSA funds)

• Ordered a silicone mat to put the CPAP on for my nightstand

I've read that some people like a hose cover for warmth and noise, but I'm in South Florida and the house is kept at 78F, so I don't really think I need more warmth on the hose. I also think I'm getting a heated hose.

I'm also reading mixed messages about the cleaning wipes. Are those good to have?

Anything else I should be thinking about getting? Thank so much for any advice for a newbie!

How do I fix my ears and prevent it from happening further?

For those that wear a sleep mask (like to cover your eyes) which one do you use? I bought one from the dollar store but it only half covers my eyes because of the CPAP mask. I use a nose piece face mask.

Hey everyone. My Airsense 11 didn't come with a SD card so I used one I have here (SanDisk High Endurance 128GB). I understand that a 32GB card is typical, but I've read earlier posts saying that a 128GB has been shown to work.

I have not used the card overnight yet so I wouldn't expect any data until tomorrow.

I popped the card in the Airsense 11 and the blue light blinked for a while. I missed any messages that the Airsense screen would have shown.

I then popped the card into my Windows 11 PC to see what the Airsense 11 did with the card.

I attached the folders and files on the SD card to this post. Just wanted to see if everything looked normal. I noticed that Windows sees this card as a full 128gb card, formatted as exFAT. I had expected to see the Airsense format the card as regular old FAT, no?

Any experience with this setup is appreciated. I did look to see if Windows 11 would allow me to format as regular FAT and didn't see that as an option.

Thanks !

I got my cpap machine on Thursday afternoon. That night I used it for 5 hours, but we were busy with Halloween activities and I didn't download the Myair app until Friday. Friday night I used it for 2.5 hours, took it off in my sleep, and put it back on later for another 2 hours. The MyAir app doesn't show any usage for Thursday and just shows the 2.5 hours for Friday. Last night I again wore it about 2 hours and took it off, then put it back on from 4-9 am. It's only showing the first 2 hours. It's 1pm here now.

For insurance purposes I need to show I'm using it for 4 hours a day. If the app isn't showing the full usage, is the doctor/insurance at least getting the right numbers? Obviously the ideal situation would be that I don't take it off, but I'm kind of a grumpy sleeper. I'll work on it.

And have tried allllll the hacks, namely ~adjusting humidity ~adjusting tube heat ~turning off both ~lowering machine (tubes are still horizontal on my bed, so this did nothing) ~insulating the clear portion of tube on my nasal mask (the non-heated section) ~keeping the entire tube that's on my bed surface under the blanket

Can you guys think of anything I might have missed? Is it time to call ResMed for advice?

I've been enjoying the first four hours of my sleep until the rainout occurs, but would love to sleep a full night. I woke up last night to loud gurgling sounds and a big wet spot on my bed where the heated tube and non-heated tube attach. The gurgling is nightly, the wet spot I can only assume is from the hose being under the covers. Very frustrating as I finally found a well fitting/comfortable mask, but I only get about 3 to 4 hours out of it before I rainout. 💧🤿

Hey all! I've recently switched from using a full face mask to a nasal mask. Over the years, I've tried everything from mouth tape to goofy-looking chin straps in order to prevent very loud snoring. My mouth just kind of naturally falls open while I'm asleep. This was mostly prior to starting CPAP therapy, which I resisted for years. The distribution company that works with my doctor/insurance highly recommended a full face mask since I seem to be an incorrigible open-mouth sleeper, and it's taken me about three months to get used to it. I've found the right fit and have gotten over the initial claustrophobic feeling.

At my last check-in, my doctor said that I could still try a nasal mask, so I paid for one out-of-pocket and ordered one from the Phillips store on Amazon. The first night, I tried it without any sort of tape and woke up with the driest mouth and throat I've ever had; it actually felt like I had something stuck in my throat when I woke up. I used tape the next night, which seems to work well, and I tolerate it better than I did pre-CPAP because I've gotten used to having something plastered to my face.

Has anyone else made a switch from full face to nasal? If so, what has worked for you: tape, chin strap, or something else? The dry throat/mouth is a non-starter, and I'm certain my mouth probably makes all kinds of noises while I'm asleep, which is bound to keep my wife awake. (She's out of town while I'm trying this, thankfully.) I've also read/watched some videos suggesting that you can “train” your mouth to stay shut while asleep. The theory is that people sleep with their mouths open to let more air in because they aren't getting enough air through their nasal passages, and the CPAP therapy mitigates that problem. I'm skeptical, to say the least. I'm just kind of looking to get a sense of how others fared when making this transition. Tips/advice welcome. Thanks in advance!

I have been using CPAP for about 6 years now. The first 3 years were great, but in the last 3 years, I have been experiencing extreme dry mouth and throat during my sleep.

At first, I resorted to having XyliMelts in my mouth right before my sleep, and that worked for a year or 2. Then I thought, maybe I opened my mouth during my sleep, so I taped my mouth as well. That worked for a while.

Now, nothing works! I still wake up in the middle of the night with pain in my mouth and throat because they were so dry.

I don’t know if it has something to do with my aging CPAP (ResMed 10), or if I have serious medical issues.

My Sleep Doctor couldn’t help me but instead suggested that I do this: https://www.entvoicesnoring.com/inspire-sleep-therapy/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAqwf2G__LYv2wTg0h2AqEP8JLgzBQ&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvpy5BhDTARIsAHSilyktwTJF4pXkLsORQ9wlQZGAjKl_vlUk-D5W7UW8ECB_GzAKqYYrUtcaAsEyEALw_wcB

I am not going to go through a surgery for an implant just because of that.

Does anyone have the same issue as I have, and if so, any advice on what I should do?

Thanks.

Or is the difference completely in the programming?
Does anyone know if the Airbreak software can exactly replicate the effect of an automatic BIPAP machine?

Thanks

I started using a cpap machine for mild OSA a little over 1 week ago. I was given a ResMed machine with nasal pillows. The next morning I woke up with the beginning of an upper respiratory infection (diagnosed by GP).

It's been 9 days and I still have a lot of congestion and have been coughing so much that my chest muscles are sore. I did clean my machine for the first time yesterday, as instructed. I am wondering if the cpap is keeping me sick? Does anyone know if this can happen? I know a dirty machine can do it but mine was brand new.

Does anyone know why my AHI is spiking? I typically have an AHI at 3 or below. Recently my AHI has been spiking like crazy at 14, 22 and now 52. I can’t tell if my machine is reporting incorrectly but I have been waking up with extreme headaches. I have been sleeping in my side like normal and no weight gain. I have been sick and wondering if my tonsils are inflamed.

I have the Resmed Airsense 11.

I’ve tried the brevida pillow and one that goes “under the nose” but they both hurt my nose really bad or don’t seal at all depending on how tight or loose I wear them. Either way I can’t figure out how to sleep. I’m trying to figure out what I can try because of how small my nose is without spending a trillion dollars. I’m not rich but I’d like to be able to breathe while I’m sleeping. Thank you!