"Hi Richard
I mainly use an empty humidifier as it reduces noise"
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richard graham left a comment for richard graham"When I can afford it I'd like to get New machine with heated tube"
richard graham replied to Mary Z's discussion AHI finally under five."I would like to see this forum active again as well. I will be more aware of what's going on"
ZolliStar posted a discussionIf you have trouble falling asleep....
I thought that when I got my sleep apnea diagnosis, that -- at last! -- all my sleep problems had come to an end.Ha!I have trouble falling asleep. Indeed, I rarely feel sleepy at night although I do feel tired. I even cut back on computer at night, etc., etc. (and installed f.lux on my computer) but I still had trouble. Now I'm doing something different: wearing special glasses (Uvex S1933X Skyper Safety Eyewear glasses). They block out the blue -- and they're making a difference! First I tried…See More
99 replied to 99's discussion colloidal silver"i have purchased some silver the make my own colloidal silver"
99 replied to 99's discussion colloidal silver"just add to the distilled water
it is antimicrobial eg cleans your machine and is beneficial for keeping you healthy from bugs germs viruses you get the picture
and when you need to clean the humidifier out, put water on your plants the silver…"
Mary Z left a comment for richard graham"If the heated tube works with your machine I would try that. They also make covers for your tubing which may help some. I think the heated tube may be your answer. Keep us posted."
Mary Z left a comment for richard graham"Richard, some folks just use the humidifier in a Passover mode. They just don't turn it on, but let the air pick up moisture without heat."
Mary Z replied to 99's discussion colloidal silver"99, where have you been? Do you add the colloidal silver to your humidifier?"
Mary Z replied to Andy's discussion Resmed S8 AutoSet II - No Longer Collecting Data??"I Andy, I realize I'm months behind your post. I have no idea why your S8 would stoop collecting data. I'm glad to hear you're having such improvement with your apnea. I have made great strides since I changed…"
Mary Z replied to Andy's discussion Resmed S10 AirSense - Anyone have one? Any feedback?"Andy, just found your post. I don't know anything about this new machine. How are you liking your new ResMed?"
Mary Z left a comment for Kay Day"Kay, I haven't been around myself and miss the old, active forum."
Mary Z left a comment for richard graham"Hi Richard, I don't bother with a humidifier. Someone on the forum suggested not using it and I'm a lot less congested without it. A good AHI is under 5. I use the Wisp and have been since it came out. I think…"
hifay replied to Mary Z's discussion Sleep apnea increases risk of osteoporosis"Always something. Thanks for the information."
99 posted a discussioncolloidal silver
a humidifier can be used with colloidal silverthis can keep the humidifier clean for day maybe weeks or longer without the need to clean the humidifiersilver colloidal is antimicrobial and you could just top up your humidifier without cleaning and at the same time treat your bodyor you just put silver on it own into the humidifierSee More
richard graham posted a status"I feel like the humidifier is making me feel yucky and I'm waking up hacking and having to clear my throat a lot for a while."
richard graham posted a discussionwhat's a good AHI?
I've been using and auto and it says my AHI HAS been between 4 and 6 and wondering what's a good range.
Andy posted a discussionResmed S10 AirSense - Anyone have one? Any feedback?
Hi All,I've just ordered a new Resmed S10 AirSense, and I was wondering if anyone here has used one?Any information or input would be appreciated!See More
Andy replied to Andy's discussion Resmed S8 AutoSet II - No Longer Collecting Data??"Hi All,
Well, I went to the sleep doc today, and he ordered a new S10 for me!
I still don't know why my S8 is not tracking data anymore.
Anyone have any ideas?"
how often should a person with sleep apnea be retested and machine change
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Comment by Mary Z on May 4, 2012 at 1:34pm -
Marke, my personal experience as a layperson has been anything but normal as I've had a lot of problems. My sleep doctor says to come back once a year unless I'm having problems. He's never mentioned how often I should have a sleep test. I wouldn't think a machine pressure change would be necessary unless you didn't feel good. A new machine every five years or more.
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