Great channel. Don't let the humor fool you, this guy knows what he's talking about. Helped me quite a bit over the years.
@lauraburgess15343 жыл бұрын
^^^THIS^^^
@jhollin11384 жыл бұрын
I've been on CPAP for about 3 years now. Looking back at it, I probably have had issues with sleep apnea my whole life. I found your channel around the time of my diagnosis and it has been an awesome tool in my process of understanding my issues. Thanks for being a great help.
@ChodaBoyUSA4 жыл бұрын
Mr. Squirrel is lucky to have such a caring dad. ❤️
@Freecpapadvice4 жыл бұрын
He’s family and we are lucky to have him.
@splytlyckety4 жыл бұрын
i did not hear a word you said, was just looking at that awesome kitty!
@coreygrua32714 жыл бұрын
A person can start to feel a bit lonely here in Apneaville. CPAP machines don’t make good conversation. Your videos provide reliable information for the large community of users that usually find it easier to reach their congressman or senator than their doctor. Thanks.
@Freecpapadvice4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that. just know that you aren’t alone in this. Its much more common than people realize.
@dc39012 жыл бұрын
"Apneaville" Love it! I'm gonna write a song.
@justinbrown81433 жыл бұрын
The cat washing itself the whole time while your trying to talk about something important is hilarious. The cat out joked you today
@eozen814 жыл бұрын
Until this video, my EPR setting was ON (for Resmed Airsense 10) and I had asked when I purchased the device to my technician and he could NOT explain it to me, that's why after watching Jason, I set it to OFF. Thank you man!
@Puppy804 жыл бұрын
Just had my 1 year follow up. I have gone from 30+ events on my study down to 3 to 5. Love your videos and keep up the info!!
@veryberry394 жыл бұрын
Sorry, distracted by bestcat. Could you repeat all that? 😜🤪
@Cichlidman4 жыл бұрын
Took me ten years for me to dial in my sleep apnea no help from my sleep doctor thanks for everything
@biglouise19164 жыл бұрын
I did it the second Night it was at 8 no auto but plain cpap. Go figure used to wake up with taquicardia until i bought my wonderful auto cpap resmed
@jamierick793 жыл бұрын
Jason you are the best with CPAP info. Thanks for being the beat resource around! Keep up the great videos! Glad Squirrel is still doing good, healthy I hope!?
@ThreenaddiesRexMegistus4 жыл бұрын
Great info. These videos have helped me understand the subtleties of tuning my CPAP. 👍🏻
@mhlovelady Жыл бұрын
I was diagnosed with sleep apnea on 8/1/23, got my BiLevel Resmed two day ago. I've watched your videos non stop and have learned so much. My first night was using a nasal mask and also a hybrid mask, terrible night. Last night I used the Bleep Eclipse, and I had such a restful sleep, best in years.
@warmedscissors14 жыл бұрын
Great personality man!
@Freecpapadvice4 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@grannieannie13714 жыл бұрын
Excellent points. If I hadn't learnt how to manage my sleep apnea from your channel I'm not sure I could have made it. Thank you ❤️
@Freecpapadvice4 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@larbueno Жыл бұрын
That is sweet and high praise to you, Mr sleepybreathee Wizard guy!
@Keep_It_Real_Ministry4 жыл бұрын
Lol love this voice changes and zooming in.....I always laugh at the hillbilly "that's a great price" clip Thank you Jason.
@Freecpapadvice4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@twebit4 жыл бұрын
And that Kitty is getting lots of love!!!
@larbueno Жыл бұрын
Charlene...my heart goes out to you. So glad you're a fighter! God Bless!
@twebit4 жыл бұрын
You're a good guy and I love your video's you have helped me so much... I'm a watcher
@johnbuenaventura13 жыл бұрын
So glad I found your channel! I'm hoping to be improving this soon...
@catmorrsbuddy3 жыл бұрын
For newbies, I think this is the video you should start with. Lefty was best help to me almost 20 years ago when I was first diagnosed and the equipment was a rigid mask and reverse vacuum cleaner cpap. Lefty, thank you for staying current on your advice. I am a tad sick that I paid a small fortune for a new cpap on my own instead of checking with you about reliable distributors. I have one of the recalled machines and they of course are overwhelmed and unable to repair or replace immediately. Next time I need to buy my own equipment, I will check with you first.
@ViolaMelody034 жыл бұрын
Your videos are feckin hilarious though! 10/10 recommend them all.
@Freecpapadvice4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Melody!
@charlenesavelberg91934 жыл бұрын
I keep getting email messages from My Air saying I have lots of leakage and too many apnea events! Duh! Yes! I keep complaining about it and asked if there is anything like polident to seal this sucker up to keep it from leaking!!! This is the 3 kind of mask for me! Now I’m on the Phillips Respironics Dreamwear full face mask and a ResMed Air sense 10. I sleep in a recliner because I have severe scoliosis and can’t breathe laying down. I sleep with a neck pillow to keep my head supported from flopping down! I think my facial structure from my nose to my cheeks and mouth has lots of leakage! Now my therapist sent me flannel cloths with a hole for mouth and one for nostrils. I like the hose on top of my head and less face mask on my face. I’m very claustraphobic. I’ve asked for a small size because I’m using a medium right now. I’m serious about always using my CPAP no matter how long it takes!!!
@SirRav7310 ай бұрын
I use Philips dreamwear pillow mask, med with small nosepiece, tried the others but this works great most of the time, Also it somehow vaccumes my mouth to stay shut, works great I was surprised cause I was a mouth breather always
@dixsigns17174 жыл бұрын
I am using the somnifix with a full face mask and I am very happy with the results of that, BUT when I first start my mask at night I feel like I am going to suffocate. I had a new sleep study in Feb 2020 and a new Airsense 10. Wish I had found your channel sooner. I am hoping to figure out how to feel more secure with my air pressures. I have been using my CPAP faithfully for over 15 years
@rogervortman93173 жыл бұрын
Lost 40lbs...about 20% of my body weight. At the suggestion of my sleep doctor, had another sleep study. Found that while my AHI had gone down some, my CPAP pressure didn't change at all. Which is all okay with me, I didn't lose the weight to get rid of the CPAP, just to be healthier and feel better.
@Jolene-TheBean3 жыл бұрын
When my kitty was languishing I carried him around in a baby carrier and he loved it. Your kitty seems to love you the same.
@Freecpapadvice3 жыл бұрын
I do this with Squirrel too. I think he likes the heat, and feeling something next to him. Hearing gone and vision is really bad. 😞
@deannap75733 жыл бұрын
@@Freecpapadvice 😔
@yvette20394 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being so honest! Awesome video and Great cat! Now let me find that pesky EPR Setting because my papping is not what it used to be.
@Freecpapadvice4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Yvette. What kind of problems are you having with PAP?
@yvette20393 жыл бұрын
@@Freecpapadvice After 4 hours of use, I have taking it off, then I don't go back to sleep. I just downloaded Oscar to see what the issue is.
@MostlyHarmless683 жыл бұрын
Sometimes the cat just needs snuggles. :) I am learning so much about apnea and PAP, thank you!
@johncausey5344 Жыл бұрын
Cat’s just chillin… Like a pro 🤣🤣
@cebruthius4 жыл бұрын
9:12 Hey, EPR rulez! Just increase the pressure to compensate. I use 5 cmH2O of pressure support
@greatnews40413 жыл бұрын
I’m gonna say, I got this condition from chronic Lyme, I fully expect it to go away. If it does, you’ll be the first to know.
@daninator_dan Жыл бұрын
I talked to a friend of mine and said friend enjoyed the double entendre at the 10:38 mark. Perhaps Lanky has another site devoted to ASMR? As said friend would be interested in such a service. Don't kill the messenger ;)
@Jaeno3114 жыл бұрын
That slap made me laugh SO hard lol
@reneetrudeau8562 жыл бұрын
Another great video Jason! I love Mr. Squirrel, too. Anyone who is a cat lover is okay with me!
@Freecpapadvice2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately Mr. Squirrel passed away January 2021 at the age of 21. 😢 We still have Slim and Boo. They're both fairly camera shy though.
@bill74842 жыл бұрын
Agreed.😻
@biglouise19164 жыл бұрын
Thank you jason. It was really helpful
@Freecpapadvice4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thank you for watching!
@viewers604 жыл бұрын
What does EPR stand for, and how does turning it on or off affect performance.
@Freecpapadvice4 жыл бұрын
Expiratory Pressure Relief. On leads to poor performance with APAP setting as well as increase for Cheyne-Stokes like respiratory patterns and repeating Central Apneas. In short: it's one more variable where the pressure is changing constantly making it difficult for people (while asleep) to acclimate to breathing.
@dw00014 жыл бұрын
hose water👍
@rickhamlin16103 жыл бұрын
Just recently diagnosed. Received machine and resmed f30. Having leakage around sides of mouth. What is the best or most liked mask for people with beards. Thanks.
@michaelbecker56813 жыл бұрын
Ive watched alot of your videos n ive learned alot but i was told dont touch the settings etc.. i think im on auto Phillips dreamstation settings but my pressure starts out at different numbers threw out the week should i be set on one pressure setting like u talk about if so i will do whats needed to get it done
@STVYT4 жыл бұрын
Hello sir. I’m a huge fan of your videos I’ve been following your content for years. I was wondering if I could use the existing basic filter that my CPAP came with and use it to cut out a square piece of a KN 95 respirator mask and then use that so my machine filters 95% of particles down to 0.3 µm
@wetrock27664 жыл бұрын
Doubt it would work, the mask filter material is not made to filter the volume of air you use in one night on such a small surface. You breathe the air in your house all day long when you are awake and don't use a mask. If your house is very dusty vacuum often, replace your filter on your heating system or get an HEPA filter machine.
@deannap75733 жыл бұрын
So, what is the best headgear/mask that is not magnetic for a side sleeper?
@cebruthius4 жыл бұрын
6:14 Mr Squirrel starting to play Twister on your chest
@kathyberry86862 жыл бұрын
why are insurance companies involved with the care I get? The insurance company cancelled an appointment I had with my physician because I am having too many problems getting through the night.They want me to wait another 3 weeks to solve the problems I am having. I am often not able to sleep more than 3 hours. I am always aware of the machine... I can't do this for another 3 weeks. I am sleeping worse now than before I was using the machine.
@rondidden2333 жыл бұрын
Great Video! thank you! How can you help stop air from getting into your stomach? I have tried the wedge to change my angle of sleep. I have a great seal on my full face mask and a steady pressure of 13.
@sammkinder58583 жыл бұрын
Lower the steady presure ...I use 10.5 or I have the same thing
@jmpattillo4 жыл бұрын
I can't solve my dry mouth problem. I use an F30 full face mask and have the humdifier up as high as it will go. I use a foam wedge to try and hold my mouth closed, but I can only go for about four hours without waking up with a desert in my mouth.
@bobstrawn49944 жыл бұрын
John Pattillo same here ☹️
@biglouise19164 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the club.. ive heard humidifyers dont solve the problem and im desperate
@Ed1Ward4 жыл бұрын
Buy a chin strap. $2 shop. Stops your jaw from dropping open. Solved my problem 2 years ago.
@Freecpapadvice4 жыл бұрын
I have several videos that talk about this problem. I know I address it in one of the videos in my 8 part series (with black thumbnail background) With a full face mask you can use either a chinstrap, a MMA style double sided boil and bite mouthguard, or a soft cervical collar snugged up tight. For a nasal pillow or nasal mask you can also add in Somnifix, it works great.
@wetrock27664 жыл бұрын
@@Freecpapadvice I have had that dry mouth problem for a few months already and I fixed it pretty much by taping my mouth with 3M Micropore tape, 2 inch wide. I put some lip balm on my lips so the tape is not painful to remove in the morning, I use a 4 inch length on my mouth then press it down. I fold a corner to make something to grab on in the morning and I gently pull on it. I am still experimenting but Micropore leaves little residue that are easy to remove with mineral oil or Dermal Therapy skin cream. I haven't had any irritation or redness. This has reduced my dry mouth problem by 85%. I am going to try double thickness of that tape because it lets air pass trough a bit, will see. Could my mouth opening be cause by my weight loss (30% of my body weight) in the past year and now my air pressure is too high (10) ? I think I'll try it at maybe 8 for a few weeks, what do you think?
@dianne59223 жыл бұрын
I can't get Oscar to work with F&P icon machine? Is that still true as I watched your video on this issue. Help please!
@russdennis70264 жыл бұрын
Nope I love my f30. Not giving it up ever.
@kathysharland82184 жыл бұрын
What is cost for personal service sleep analysis? How do I access this service? Love your advice ❤
@Freecpapadvice4 жыл бұрын
Check axgsleepdiagnostics.com for current pricing.
@cebruthius4 жыл бұрын
The title made me think this was a "CPAPhelpdesk" video :P
@Freecpapadvice4 жыл бұрын
Okay....yet another reference that I need to check out. I'm usually the one throwing out obscure references, but you stump me more often than not. 😄
@cebruthius4 жыл бұрын
@@Freecpapadvice He's basically the king of CPAP clickbait. Like "Here are 22 CRITICAL THINGS you need to know about CPAP OR YOU WILL DIE" ok I may have exaggerated a bit haha
@Freecpapadvice4 жыл бұрын
cebruthius looks like I need to take some notes! At least you just fed me the title to my next video.
@Jolene-TheBean3 жыл бұрын
Love Mr Squirrel
@pattyblumberg1083 жыл бұрын
Hi Jason. I have been watching your videos as I get started - and I've ordered your Brite Mask and the Hurricane from CheapCpap. Also have the Dreamstation and the Dreamwear nasal cushion mask coming. My question is in regards to the HME. We travel a lot and in order to remain compliant I will take my Dreamstation without the humidifier. Which is where I am stumped. I do not know which mask to get - I think I want to stay with a nasal cushion - but the Dreamwear connection won't work. I've been considering either the Resmed Swift FX Nano or the Resmed N20 Nasal Cushion. They look like they will work with the HME but I haven't been able to find this information anywhere. Suggestions?
@user-gh3rv1of2b3 жыл бұрын
I apologize if you've already talked about this but I'm looking for the most comfortable cpap strap covers. I like the neoprene feel on my Resmed mask but they aren't thick enough. It seems strap cover companies are using cotton. I tried the disposable mask liners once. They felt like a sweater was held onto my face. I kept waking up thinking someone was putting cloth over my mouth. I'm curious if you know of a manufacturer that makes a smooth textured strap cover. The back of my neck is sometimes sensitive and the top of my head has a permanent dent, even into my skull bone. I mentioned this to my pulmonologist but he says nothing. You can actually feel a dent on my skull. Anyway, any good companies for strap covers?
@patgaff25363 жыл бұрын
If you go from a full face mask to nasal pillows or... ,does the pressure have to be changed?
@jamesf87834 жыл бұрын
So Jason how would I dial in pressure better? My apap is currently set to minimum=9 maximum=16 I have Oscar but not sure what I'm looking for on the graph.
@Freecpapadvice4 жыл бұрын
I'm planning a video on this soon. Hopefully it will show people what to look for.
@jamesf87834 жыл бұрын
@@Freecpapadvice I dig it you're keeping me tuned in and in suspense! Lol you do great videos man thank you!
@PressureGroupX3 жыл бұрын
Question...if I clean my water reservoir daily...with mask bright I might add...do I need distilled water or is tap water fine?
@Freecpapadvice3 жыл бұрын
I personally use filtered tap. Regular tap is fine as long as you rinse it out every morning.
@ragingbullwinkle41883 жыл бұрын
Okay new sub here with a Capt Obvious comment. one full week in and hitting high 90s and two 100s on my overnight score so I must be doing something right. Why do I hate it so much, and does it ever get better? Ugg
@Freecpapadvice3 жыл бұрын
The scores (from MyAir or DreamMapper) are really....REALLY not helpful. There is so much more to the data that is collected. Highly recommend downloading OSCAR from sleepfiles.com/OSCAR. Much more detailed information there. It definitely gets better....or CAN get better.
@ragingbullwinkle41883 жыл бұрын
@@Freecpapadvice I tried but can figure out how to import data.
@flaviamcfatridge5924 жыл бұрын
I’ve been using my CPAP for 9 months every night. Pressure is 10 with humidity at 5 lately I wake up with a horrible headache. I’m not sure what’s going on but this is miserable. Any ideas?
@Freecpapadvice4 жыл бұрын
Likely inappropriate pressure or not achieving therapeutic pressure.
@flaviamcfatridge5924 жыл бұрын
Thanks I’ll get it checked out.
@Luke-ih1oc3 жыл бұрын
Wait, how can you buy a CPAP machine from cheapcpapsupplies.com without a prescription? How does that work?
@7HEREALDON3 жыл бұрын
Where can I message you? I'm entering week 3 of ACPAP and some of my symptoms are actually worsening. I've seen 4 PCP's, 4 specialists and dozens of blood tests, I was so relieved when I thought I finally figured out what was wrong with me. Fast forward, I been feeling pretty crappy and I'm wondering if I should get a second opinion. Any help would be greatly appreciated, the fatigue/weak feeling leads me to believe I might get worse and eventually pass away. Worst 6 months of my life :(
@Freecpapadvice3 жыл бұрын
You can contact me through axgsleepdiagnostics.com
@monicaperez28433 жыл бұрын
Am 63 years old and 250 lbs. If I lost a significant amount of weight, is it possible the sleep apnea would go away? Sleep apnea does run in my family (my father, my half brother, and 2 of my 3 brothers).
@jaeshasway3 жыл бұрын
It gets a little better especially the risk of death, but no, it doesn’t go away.
@jaeshasway3 жыл бұрын
Weight loss is definitely suggested though, so I want to encourage that, not discourage it. ♥️
@cebruthius4 жыл бұрын
I was thinking of ordering a "Speak with a Sleep Technologist (RPSGT)" session soon since I'll need some consolation during my two weeks of BiPAP abstinence. How can I be sure I'll be assigned to you personally? You do speak with foreigners don't you :P
@biglouise19164 жыл бұрын
Why shouldnt he? As long as you speak english and have an internet connection and money to pay for his useful advice i dont think there should be any problem really. Im a foreigner myself.From Spain more precisely. 😊
@cebruthius4 жыл бұрын
@@biglouise1916 The question was tongue-in-cheek
@Freecpapadvice4 жыл бұрын
We have a lot of fun here and don't take much to seriously Louise! 😄
@cebruthius4 жыл бұрын
@@Freecpapadvice I don't want to pay $40 and get a discount LankyLefty, I want the real LankyLefty!
@Freecpapadvice4 жыл бұрын
cebruthius your odds are getting worse. We just hired “TheRotundRighty72” he starts today and has a strong background in talking in circles.
@michaelporter59524 жыл бұрын
Hey there buddy....i wonder can u ever b cured from apnea
@Freecpapadvice4 жыл бұрын
Yes...but it’s usually pretty unlikely.
@monicaperez28433 жыл бұрын
@@Freecpapadvice Lefty, even if there's significant weight loss?
@dunnkenny4 жыл бұрын
My dream station doesnt give me an option to turn the flex off....just 1,2or 3?
@Freecpapadvice4 жыл бұрын
You need to access the clinicians menu. I have a video showing how to do this.
@dunnkenny4 жыл бұрын
@@Freecpapadvice I finally figured that out. I feel silly, thanks for your help.
@preetimittal21236 ай бұрын
@@dunnkennydid you turn Epr off???
@cebruthius4 жыл бұрын
10:37 You should do more ASMR xD
@XXX-cq9uj3 жыл бұрын
My mask farts. Is my mask loose? My mouth is dry, my nose itches. Vaseline helps my nose because my nose hair doesnt blow around. The little part that helps hold its shape on the mask tickles the outside my nose. Bah.........
@Freecpapadvice3 жыл бұрын
No, your mask is impolite! Just kidding. Assuming it's a full face mask? You need to keep your jaw locked into place if so. Probably need to slightly tighten as well.
@XXX-cq9uj3 жыл бұрын
@@Freecpapadvice I tighten. I untighten. Gosh. Its hard to get use to. I did wear it around the house today to help get used to it. Its supposed to get easier. Lol Maybe duck tspe my jaw closed. Lol. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@XXX-cq9uj3 жыл бұрын
@@Freecpapadvice Thank you. Im gonna keep trying
@XXX-cq9uj3 жыл бұрын
@@Freecpapadvice how do you keep you jaw locked? I need duct tape i do believe. Lol. Im a mouth breather. I did tighten it up and i wore it during the day to get used to it. I think its gonna work. Thank you so much