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whistle?
Well I seem to be pretty much adjusted to CPAP. I have learned that I can't use the mask if there is any moisture in it at all -- I have to get up and dry it carefully (sometimes I use a q-tip). I can't use the humidifier because I might get a drop of moisture in the mask and that wakes me right up. I don't feel dry at all in the morning so that's ok. One thing that bugs me a lot is that there is an occasional high pitched whistle from the mask. It must not be very loud because hubby doesn't hear it. But it does drive me nuts.
I slept 7.5 hours last night without waking up, not even to go to the bathroom -- I don't remember that happening in my entire life, not even once. So it must be helping me. Also, I used to wake up with a headache, and that never happens if I am using the CPAP.
Having said that --- I don't feel the slightest difference during the day. The people who know I am using CPAP (there are only a few) ask me if I feel "better" or "less tired". Well, since I never felt tired or sick before, I have to say no. The only reason I went for the study was because my husband observed me having apneas, and my AHI turned out to be 31, so I got my CPAP and I am using it faithfully. But that's taking the sleep study results on faith; I still have no sense that I need it.
Will I notice a difference at some point, do you think?
Anne
I slept 7.5 hours last night without waking up, not even to go to the bathroom -- I don't remember that happening in my entire life, not even once. So it must be helping me. Also, I used to wake up with a headache, and that never happens if I am using the CPAP.
Having said that --- I don't feel the slightest difference during the day. The people who know I am using CPAP (there are only a few) ask me if I feel "better" or "less tired". Well, since I never felt tired or sick before, I have to say no. The only reason I went for the study was because my husband observed me having apneas, and my AHI turned out to be 31, so I got my CPAP and I am using it faithfully. But that's taking the sleep study results on faith; I still have no sense that I need it.
Will I notice a difference at some point, do you think?
Anne
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Permalink Reply by Mike on
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Anne that's so great that you acclimated so fast. It took me longer. The whistle sound is probably a leak -- you need to figure out a way to eliminate that because it also interferes with you getting the pressure you need. Try fiddling with the straps. Not too tight though.
Some of us never have that ah ha moment when we feel much better but we are just better. The no trips to bathroom thing is a not so subtle sign of that.
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Permalink Reply by sleepycarol on
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I voice what Mike said -- it takes a long time to repay your sleep debt and to repair the damage done by having sleep apnea. Give it time.
I have been really tired again -- but think probably other factors are involved as my numbers look really good on my downloads. We have our ups and downs and so there will be days you are tired and crabby and nothing seems to go right -- but it isn't the cpap -- it is just the natural order of things I think.
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Permalink Reply by Duane McDade on
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iI don't know what kind of mask you have, but the Swift, L.T."for Her" is almost silent. It does not have to be worn tight and does not leak....Ten out of ten of the women patients I work with swear by it. This device is made by Res Med.
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Permalink Reply by Anne Pf on
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Duane,
I have the Swift LT for Her.
and it whistles..
Anne
Duane McDade said:iI don't know what kind of mask you have, but the Swift, L.T."for Her" is almost silent. It does not have to be worn tight and does not leak....Ten out of ten of the women patients I work with swear by it. This device is made by Res Med.
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it must not be put together right.
Anne Pf said:Duane,
I have the Swift LT for Her.
and it whistles..
Anne
Duane McDade said:iI don't know what kind of mask you have, but the Swift, L.T."for Her" is almost silent. It does not have to be worn tight and does not leak....Ten out of ten of the women patients I work with swear by it. This device is made by Res Med.
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Do you really think so, Duane? It seems like a pretty simple device -- I'm not sure how you could put it together wrong...
It's not a really loud whistle, it's only me that hears it. When I adjust it in my nostrils I can get it to stop, so I think it's how the thing fits in my nostrils. I'm wondering if I might need a smaller size. (I am using small., I know it comes in x small.)
Anne
Duane McDade said:it must not be put together right.
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I would suggest that you try the medium as well. It doesn't hurt to cover all your bases. I know there are times when I need the next bigger size in the pillows to get a really good seal. Also, the whistle may just be something you will have to get used to. I know all masks vent and the venting air can sound like different things to different people.
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also, if you haven't changed the pillows/replaced the pillows in awhile, throw a new set of pillows in there. they'll be more resilient than the worn down set of pillows, and less likely to leak.
Anne Pf said:Do you really think so, Duane? It seems like a pretty simple device -- I'm not sure how you could put it together wrong...
It's not a really loud whistle, it's only me that hears it. When I adjust it in my nostrils I can get it to stop, so I think it's how the thing fits in my nostrils. I'm wondering if I might need a smaller size. (I am using small., I know it comes in x small.)
Anne
Duane McDade said:it must not be put together right.
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if the swift l.t. is making noise something is wrong. I use about 5-8 different ones per week sometimes, and they are silent, unless they're not on correctly or the patients mouth is opening.
Anne Pf said:Do you really think so, Duane? It seems like a pretty simple device -- I'm not sure how you could put it together wrong...
It's not a really loud whistle, it's only me that hears it. When I adjust it in my nostrils I can get it to stop, so I think it's how the thing fits in my nostrils. I'm wondering if I might need a smaller size. (I am using small., I know it comes in x small.)
Anne
Duane McDade said:it must not be put together right.
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I am seeing my RT at my DME this week (assuming my 6-year-old is not sick anymore) so I'll ask her what she thinks.
Anne
Duane McDade said:if the swift l.t. is making noise something is wrong. I use about 5-8 different ones per week sometimes, and they are silent, unless they're not on correctly or the patients mouth is opening
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Anne, sounds good. goes without saying, but i know i've been guilty of forgetting at times: make sure you bring your machine and mask to the RT so that she can trouble shoot your exact mask and machine.
Anne Pf said:I am seeing my RT at my DME this week (assuming my 6-year-old is not sick anymore) so I'll ask her what she thinks.
Anne
Duane McDade said:if the swift l.t. is making noise something is wrong. I use about 5-8 different ones per week sometimes, and they are silent, unless they're not on correctly or the patients mouth is opening
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Permalink Reply by Judy on
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Just to add a little humor to this thread. I was rudely awakened in the middle of the night once w/a shrill whistle. I laid there listening and heard no sounds. The dogs were sleeping next to the bed, the cats were all snuggled at our feet. So I just drifted off again. Only to be kept awake by another less sharp, less loud whistle. What the devil???
It was ME! Air was escaping between my lips and resulted in a distinct whistle just as if I were trying to call the dogs or whistle the note of a song!! I only had it happen that one night that I'm aware of.
I do know that on occasion air does escape between my lips, more often at the corner of my lips, but have not heard it as a whistle before or since. And, evidently it doesn't happen that often as my leak rate is usually pretty darn good since "we" added the white basic Respironics PN 302175 chin strap.
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