Linda Brown

Female

Hendersonville, NC

United States

Profile Information:

My Interest in Sleep Apnea
I have Sleep Apnea
Treatment Being Used, if any
CPAP
If Machine Being Used, What Type? (e.g., Respironics M Series with A-Flex Auto-Adjusting CPAP)
ResMed S7 Lightweight with HumidAire 2i
If Mask Being Used, What Type? (e.g., ResMed Activa Nasal Mask)
ResMed Swift LT Nasal Pillow System

Comment Wall:

  • sleepycarol

    Glad you joined the forum!!

    I am looking forward to your input. How long have you been on the hose?

    Jan 7, 2009

  • sleepycarol

    You probably are going to have to turn the humidifier down but first try to cover all the tubing -- even on the nasal mask except for the pillows themselves.

    If you can afford it there is a heated hose made in Australia that sells for approximately $175.00. You can find it on line if you google Aussie Heated Cpap Hose. If you are interested and can't find it let me know.

    Jan 9, 2009

  • Joel Kehle

    Linda,

    Can you say more about what you mean by "got used to it"?
    I don't mind using the cpap but the sleep I get is so bad that the next day is terrible much worse than a typical day. During your first week did your quality of life go down or was it that you had some discomfort from the mask but got a better nights sleep anyway?

    Jan 14, 2009

  • sleepycarol

    Hi Linda,

    Did you get the problem with rainout solved? I was wondering how you are doing.

    Anything else I can help you with?

    Carol

    Jan 16, 2009

  • Doris Locklear

    Linda,
    I live near Pembroke NC.
    Doris

    May 8, 2009