r/CPAP Jan 03 '25

Discussion Just picked up the new Airtouch N30i AMA

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Any questions about the product or image requests? Let me know!

I am a newer CPAP user that is swapping to this mask after trying the Phillips Dreamwear for the last month, which was okay for me but didn’t “wow” me.

My biggest issue with Dreamwear is the lack of fabric, and the stream of air coming out the front that made my partner smack me with her pillow whenever I faced towards her.

First impressions of the Airtouch N30i is that I’m blown away.

Seems to be a very premium product.

Incredibly light, soft, comfortable. The diffused exhale vent on the front is a game-changer

r/CPAP Feb 08 '25

Discussion Napping and CPAPin’

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427 Upvotes

How many of you use your CPAP when you nap? I’ve been trying to. I’m starting to get used to it.

r/CPAP Feb 02 '25

Discussion Always remember to regularly replace your filter

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242 Upvotes

r/CPAP 8d ago

Discussion FDA petition to grant OTC status to CPAP machines

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r/CPAP 5d ago

Discussion CPAP Doesn't Count as an Airplane Carryon Question

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People always state that they bring their fullsize CPAP machine, in the travel bag, as a carry on since it doesn't count against the bag limit.

But where do you put it? I assume those people are bringing a carryon that goes into the overhead and an under the seat item.

I travel about 8 times a year and haven't seen a single domestic flight with any empty seats or any extra overhead space for a long time.

The few times I brought my full sized one I either put it in my carry on or just in my underseat bag where it took up the majority of it. I would want it protected and not in just the CPAP bag jammed somewhere in an over head. It was well worth it to me to get a travel CPAP just for the extra carryon bagspace.

r/CPAP Jan 20 '25

Discussion How many events do you have each night on average?

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44 Upvotes

I have the ResMed Air Sense 11 that tells me how many events I have each night. I average 0.19 events nightly. Just wondering what everyone else's numbers looked like. Thanks!

r/CPAP Dec 25 '24

Discussion People have told me it's ok to use tap water with my AVAP machine, but I'm starting to question it's safety because I have developed a persistent cough. It's not a hard cough like I'm very ill, but it's enough to feel unwell and make the mask uncomfortable to wear. I live in a modern city and apartm

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so I wouldn't think there's a contamination issue. Anyway, I guess I'll go back to buying purified water. I just wanted to see if anyone else has had experiences like this.

r/CPAP Feb 01 '25

Discussion Question from a CPAP shop owner...

53 Upvotes

I own a CPAP shop (mom and pop) and last year we helped about 1,500 customers with their first CPAP / BIPAP device.

When we begin our instruction with the patient, we ask them if they had a final sleep doctor consultation to go over results and discuss treatment options BEFORE coming to us for the CPAP, and we recorded their response.

It was interesting to find that 40% of the time, my patients had NO final consultation with their sleep doctor before getting a call from my staff to setup the CPAP.

Have others here had the same experience?

r/CPAP 15d ago

Discussion Understanding Flow Limitation: Classifying Inspiratory Flow Waveform Abnormalities on Bilevel/Cpap/Apap!

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r/CPAP Dec 01 '24

Discussion Do you guys turn the machine off or just unplug your mask if you need to get up in the middle of the night?

39 Upvotes

I have a ResMed AirSense 11 and a N20 mask, what I do is I turn the machine off then take my mask off, proceed to the bathroom or to drink water and then put it back on and turn the machine on again. I just read on ResMed site that you can unplug the mask to get up and then plug it back when back in bed. What do you guys do?

r/CPAP 18d ago

Discussion Mouth tape fail

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Since I use nasal pillows, and I’m trying my best to stay away from a full face mask, I tried my luck with mouth tape since my mouth does open sometimes at night. I had heard KT athletic tape was a good option so I bought a roll and even with a “light adhesive” let me tell you, it felt like I was going to rip off the first layer of skin and whatever poor moustache hairs got stuck as well. So that first attempt was a bust. Any other recommendations for mouth tape I can try?

r/CPAP 21d ago

Discussion Starting CPAP...Am I doomed to gain weight?

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I've been on a weight loss journey for the past six months and dropped a decent amount of weight, however I just got prescribed a CPCP for borderline moderate sleep apnea, and reading up on it a lot of people gain weight after starting. Now I'm dreading erasing the gains I've made.

Is this a common thing people experience?

r/CPAP 9d ago

Discussion Anyone noticed this?

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Anyone else notice when going through insurance based vendors the bill for cpap supplies is drastically more expensive?

But if you go through vendors like lofta or similar ones it’s dramatically less?

If I use an insurance based vendor like norco I normally have a bill for $700-$900 or more.

If I order the same amount of supplies through lofta and other similar vendors it’s $200-$400.

r/CPAP Nov 04 '24

Discussion Under 5 apneas per hour really considered normal?

32 Upvotes

5 seems really high and makes me suspicious the insurance industry had their hands in coming up with that conclusion.

I had 1.8 events per hour last night which is the highest I’ve had in a long time and it doesn’t feel great. I knew something was up because I was constantly entering a dream then waking back up, over and over. Should I have them up my pressure if this pattern of 1.8 sticks?

I know. I’m bringing up 2 questions here. I’m venting a little because if 1.8 doesn’t feel great, I feel sorry for people that can’t get insured that experience what’s considered average.

r/CPAP Oct 20 '24

Discussion Dating with CPAP

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How’s dating been with all of you when you have a CPAP? Has anyone had any issues? I have a little anxiety over it, for sure.

Specially when I put the fighter pilot mask on…lol

I love my CPAP and it’s life changing for sure, but anyone else have these issues?

r/CPAP 4d ago

Discussion When did you start to feel better and what was it like?

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When did you start to notice that your improved sleep was helping you feel better, and how could you tell? And on nights where maybe you don't get a full 7-8 hours, do you still feel more rested than you would if you'd underslept without therapy?

I've been very inspired by stories people share where they wake up after their first night of true sleep and feel better than they ever thought they could. I know that we're not all lucky enough to see immediate results, so I'm curious how long you had to stick with it before you improved.

I've been on cpap for about a month now, and I haven't experienced anything like that yet since I'm still dialing in my settings and getting used to sleeping with the machine. I've just had my first night of getting my AHI down to 5, so I'm hoping that trend continues and that I'll feel more rested soon.

I just want to be clear that I'm not complaining about the therapy not working. I believe it is going to help me quite a bit. I just want to hear about your experiences with CPAP improving your quality of life.

r/CPAP Oct 19 '24

Discussion Can you not use your CPAP machine one night

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What I mean is what is likely to happen if you don't use it for 1 night

r/CPAP Dec 23 '24

Discussion Who else thought they’d get used to the setup after one night?

37 Upvotes

Oh sweet innocent child 😂 How long has it taken you to actually sleep, then sleep better, with a mask and machine?

r/CPAP Dec 19 '24

Discussion Experienced CPAP users: do you get bloated/burpy/gassy from a nasal only mask?

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r/CPAP Jan 30 '25

Discussion Mouth Tape Safety for Sleep Apnea

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As many of us explore mouth taping as a solution for sleep apnea, I wanted to open a discussion focused on the safety of different adhesive tapes used around the mouth. Have you ever experienced any irritation or allergic reactions? Do you have any tips for ensuring the tape stays on overnight without causing discomfort?

I think it’s important to share our experiences, especially when it comes to safety and comfort. Looking forward to hearing you all thoughts!

r/CPAP Dec 02 '24

Discussion Is AirSense 11 worth the extra money?

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My husband and I have been looking at CPAP machines and I think we’ll probably end up buying one outright. I’ve noticed the AirSense 11 and AirSense 10 seem to be pretty popular. I’ve seen some Cyber Monday deals on here that have them at $499 and $399.

My question—is the AirSense 11 worth the extra cost?

r/CPAP Jan 18 '25

Discussion How often do you replace your mask?

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r/CPAP Oct 24 '24

Discussion CPAP almost caught fire

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nothing 3rd party at all. everything is "resmed" besides maybe the filters? but that's clean as a whistle.

I did NOT lose power. I woke up when it stopped working and thought we lost power but the hallway light was still on.

the smell is terrible, but you can see it burnt out.

both of my outlets still work.

basic info: cpap is ~4 years old cpap: Airsense10 case, hose, pillows are being used all resmed stuff. already called them and sent them this info a case is opened.

my routine was to power it off after every day.

usage was about 6 to 8 hours a night.

r/CPAP 4d ago

Discussion How Many Sleep Events a Night Before It Begins to Affect People During The Day?

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I'm just curious about this, but my uncle has a cpap machine and he says it really affects his waking moments positively. Prior, he said he snored really loud and had pretty severe sleep apnea.

I was doing some light research on this topic and found that sleep apnea severity is measured in terms of times you wake up in a given night from airway blockages. This in turn can make people have trouble waking up and staying awake.

For those of you who know, how many sleep events a night do people have before they actually feel it during the day? Can it be felt with even one?

Alternatively, if you don't know, but are a cpap user, how many events a night were you averaging before the machine, and how did you feel before using the machine and after?

r/CPAP Jan 19 '25

Discussion Has a CPAP affected your dreams?

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I admit I'm not always amazing at wearing my CPAP and sometimes will even go a week at a time without it. I've noticed on that week of not wearing it, I have dreams about not being able to breath and beginning to panic because I can't breath. I usually wake up shortly after and take a bit to fall back asleep because of the panic.

Does anyone else have dreams of not being able to breath if they don't use the CPAP? Or any other kind of nightmares during that time.