Nick, introducing your children was the best thing you could have done. It gave a human face to the sleep apnea machine problem and they are absolutely gorgeous children. I am an 85 year old and am blessed with Medicare coverage for my sleep apnea. I love my BiPAP machine and couldn't live without it.
Hi Leo, great to hear from you :-). Yeah i'm certainly blessed in that regard and it's going to be fun looking back when they're older at the vids. Great to hear you're getting well looked after and best wishes for the future. Nicko
Congrats to you and your family . I've used a CPAP for years and 6 months ago , I got the BiPAP and I love it very very much, exactly as you explained Nick.
Ive tried using a CPAP since 2007 and it hasnt worked. The pressure is too much for me. Sleep apnea is linked to Afib and I just had that a week ago. Time to try my machine again, but love the idea of the Bipap machine. Was it alot more expensive?
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Just love your new baby and kiddos. Nothing more wonderful than a new baby. I am getting ready to go in the hospital for my overnight study for sleep apnea. My Doctor has stated that I more than meet all the criteria for sleep apnea. I have severe anxiety, PTSD, panic attacks and claustrophobia (I am a freekin mess). I am so glad I found your channel and I am definitely going to talk to my Doctor (after my study) about the BIPAP machine. I do not trust Doctors wholeheartedly when recommending what they think I might need. I want to be well informed when I talk to my Doctor and I sincerely thank you for this posting. God bless you and your little family.
Hi Debra, thanks for the kind words. The little fella is now 18 months old would you believe and looks a little different now haha. He's hard work but worth it. Good luck with the sleep study mate! Nicko
I just talked to my provider over the phone this morning 9/15/2021 about replacing my CPAP for a BIPAP and right after my conversation with my sleep apnea therapist he placed an ordered for my Air curve BPAP, it was approved and it will be delivered to my home this afternoon. Thank you for your video it was spot on. Congratulations, baby must be nearly a year old now. Take care.
Hey Philip, I have an appointment coming up to request switching to bipap from cpap. Have had it for a year now and am struggling to adhere to the constant exhale pressure. It sounds like you had an easy time getting the prescription and having it covered may I ask what was your reason for switching that had it covered so easily?
Thank you . Despite being one of the earliest CPAP users I look forward to getting the best from my machine with your helpful information. And my very best wishes to your family for 2021 & beyond. . HM, Melbourne.
Thanks I have use my cpap for more than 15 years and I have to say I have learned more now with Videos, and have made so many changes to see better thanks for your help love your input
I’m almost 2 weeks in to therapy. I finally feel like I can breath through my mask comfortably for the most part. I still struggle with insomnia issues but when I do sleep I feel like I’m getting a deeper quality sleep. However I feel much more tired throughout the day. Beautiful family Nicko!
Hey mate, welcome to the channel and thanks for sharing your experience with the therapy. Glad to hear you're starting to find it a little more comfortable. Over the next couple of weeks you should start to see some improvements with your excessive daytime sleepiness :-). Thanks for the kind words regarding the fam. Certainly blessed. Nick
I've been using mine around 3 weeks. The first almost 2 weeks I really struggled breathing against the pressure (I'm at 11psi) I had to rip the mask off on more than one occasion because I felt like I was suffocating and would begin hyperventilating. I did some research and saw they made a BIPAP and called my supplier to ask about one and they urged me to keep trying the CPAP as they said I would at have to make an effort before my insurance would possibly cover a bipap. I set the ramp from auto to 45 minutes and it seemed to help. I think most of my problems breathing were mental. I was focusing so much on my breathing that I was forcing myself to breathe way more than I do if I'm just breathing normally and not thinking about it. I am finally getting used to breathing but I still struggle to get comfortable and fall asleep and seem to wake up alot due to discomfort of my mask (Airfit F20) I sleep on my side and it can be hard to maintain a good seal, and when it does have a good seal I'm not in a comfortable position. I am going to try one of the different fullface masks that don't go completely over your nose like the philips amara view or one similar to it. I am making progress though. I never thought I would even begin to get used to it but I am slowly adjusting. Good luck and keep at it.
@@robo8523 my clinic adjusted the setting where it’s still the same air pressure going in but automatically dials down when I breath out now. What a world of difference this made.
Deepest congratulations, Nick!!! Your love for your family shines through this video so clearly. Happy New Year 2021 - stay safe, stay kind, stay human...
You are an absolute gem. Thank you so much for this. We are going to talk to our doctor about changing to a BiPAP machine at our upcoming appointment. And congratulations on your beautiful family!
Just to let everyone know, it took me 30 days to get comfortable with the C-PAP machine. Am embarrassed to admit that I called my doctor and the respiratory therapist every day for 30 days with questions, but it was well worth it!
Hi Monica, congratulations on sticking with it! I certainly wouldn't feel embarrassed and in fact that exactly what is required to succeed. Well done. Nick
I am beyond happy to have discovered your site. I have had a CPAP for 2 years. I still "fight" it every night until falling asleep. And now I find I have been possibly breathing in poisonous gas with my Dream Machine. Before this I was down to 4 incidents...now I don't know what will happen. I really appreciate all your information. Thank you.
Breathing in poisonous gasses? More information please. Perhaps you mean using town water as opposed to distilled or deminralised, no chlorine, fluoride, no nasties. It's not about the machine, "its in the water!"
Thank you very much Jack for your informative video. I’m in the uk ! Struggling with mask leaks ! 😟. Covid’s hit me hard, I need to fight back. Lovely family. Made me happy to see them Take care and stay safe.
Whenever I have to go to the hospital... I have to bring my Bipap. It's amazing how many nurses don't know the difference. I have Narcolepsy & have high pressures. They always question the #s. So my dr wrote me a note to keep.
Mate. The best vid online ever with the bub and the kiddos! Very concise. Very clear information! But yeah bro, the kiddos in the end is awesome! Also, I've just realised I was actually having a problem adjusting to my Resmed Auto Airsense 10! I was "fighting" against the airflow.
Cheers brother! Glad you enjoyed it ;-). Certainly blessed with some great kids. Check out my vid on how to fine tune your Cpap pressure as this might help with you with your AirSense. Here's the link ruclips.net/video/pL4egwDrvbg/видео.html Have a great day man. Nick
i have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. My cpap machine is coming in 2 weeks. i watched your videos about masks and it helped me pick the right mask. i am a new subscriber and beautiful family.
I’m a respiratory therapist student and we are getting into this cpap/Bipap stuff . Which was confusing the hell out of me, but after listening and watching your video, I have a better understanding. Thank you so buy for breaking it down in lamé mans terms. Great vid.
I just found your videos and I started with a standard cpap it took 3 years for me to be able to use it all night long. I hatted the darn thing so my doc put me on a bipap and i have been using it for years now and now I can not sleep without it. great video
Hey kat, basically in the same boat as you right now have been using cpap for a year and still have a hard time with exhaling against higher constant pressure. I have an appointment coming up to request switching to bipap, was saying you are struggling with cpap enough to have your doctor write the prescription and have it covered by insurance?
Best machine I've ever used. I could not use CPAP, got on bi level with pressure of 21 over 11 cm and now am doing great. Going to get rid of my Tracheostomy which I've had since 1986.
I have been using a c-pap for over 10 years. My 1st machine was a bi-pap. I still have it and love it. I leave at my grandkids house for when i spend the night.
love your videos and seeing your beautiful family, congratulations!! now we need to meet your other half:).. you make sleep apnea worth staying awake for! THank you Nick !
Congratulations on the new addition to the family! Just wanted to drop a note of thanks for your information videos. My wife is severe and we tried a CPAP loan for one week. It was a failure for her as she would get panic attacks with the positive pressure. I was not aware of the BIPAP and we’ll make some enquiries with the hospital we are dealing with.
I was started on a cpap even though I have very severe sleep apnea......nearly six months of not being able to keep it on due to the high pressure on exhale and I was really about done with it. A friend of mine mentioned he had to use a BiPap...which I had never heard of. Sooooooooo.......I requested a sleep study with a BiPap and lo and behold....it was great. The lower exhale pressure was the game changer. Now my pressures on bipap currently are 20 inhale and 16 for exhale. Yes you would think that the exhale is still high, but it started out much lower until I could get more used to it. Without a bipap my sleep apnea is over 160 events per hour and will go up even higher at times, so YES, I need to really use a bipap when sleeping. A bipap was the ticket for me to control my severe sleep apnea.
Hi Greg, thanks for sharing your experience. Sounds like a great endorsement for my video and exactly what i was discussing so thank you! glad to hear it's working out well for you. All the best mate. Nick
Oh, how sweet, Nick! So many thanks for sharing your new baby with us. I enjoyed your video on the subject matter. Learned a lot! But seeing your babies was the best. All of your babies are just so cute. May the Almighty Shower them with good health, happiness, and high fortunes. May He Protect them from any and every evil eye; ever and always! May you and the mama, get a long time to enjoy and nurture them. Stay Safe Stay Blessed. P.S: I have four kids. They are all grownup and gone! So, treasure each moment you get to spend with them. They grow just so fast. Praise the Lord!
Hi Moazam, glad you enjoyed the video. Yes i agree with you! I can't believe how fast they grow. One minute they are a baby and the next minute they're starting School and little humans haha. Best wishes for you and your family also. Take care. Nick
Great information, as always. Really lovely to see your children too. You are a lucky man and they are lucky to have someone who is so willing to spend time helping others. From a Pom living in the USA. Thank you.
Thank you Nick for your "easy to understand" explanation of the difference. I got my CPAP Jan -20 and had of course som difficulties getting used to it in the beginning but the feeling of being more awake and clear in my head outweighted it. However, this honeymoon lasted only for a month and then my tiredness came back, Tried different masks and my last one is the newer version that doesnt cover the whole nose completely but the mouth and has a little "whole upwards to the nostrils. In any case I am having a real hell every night since I wake up and even though I am breathing the pressure is continuing at 11-12. The little mask face on the machine is red and angry. Try to adjust the mask and turn it off (as instructed by my cpap clinic) but it just is an on going problem. I am aware that I absolutely need help so I hold out for appr 3,5-4 hours every night but I am awaken several times because this pressure not stopping. I also find it hard to breathe out but gotten used to that (or more accepted it). Yesterday one of my colleagues had seen a phot I posted on my fb and told me that I should try a BIPAP. He is a doctor and told me that once they switched him to one of those he had a dramatic change. I find it peculiar that I never even been informed about an alternative since I had aperiod of 5 months when I just gave up and stopped using my machine and the nurses at my CPAP reception never suggested a BIPAP only different masks (some of the older versions than recently developed). I do not have KOL and they have measured my blood gases during day time and I do not retain kolmonoxide. My doctor colleague said that to get an accurate reading of that it should be done right after sleeping and not late in the afternoon. I have become more and more depressed since I am soo tired daytime that I can hardly concentrate after 1-2 pm. I have had a strange oxygen level of 86-91% when I am moving (not sitting or relaxing) but they have made several lung tests and not found an answer to this. Sorry for this long comment but I find it strange that noone suggested a BIPAP to me and I guess I am asking for some good arguments to use when I book a time to my CPAP reception at the hospital to let them at least give me one to try. Any suggestions. Yes with the new mask do I also have a leakage of appr 31 liter/min. I am also somewhat annoyed that they are not giving me any instructions in how to adjust my min and max pressure. Appreciate all suggestions but foremost arguments to let them give me a BIPAP to try. Thank you. Great instructional clip and congrats to your not so very new one anymore but if I understand it right your little 1+ year old. Susanne
I had similar issues, CPAP never worked, had apnea events of 47, 57 but all I was ever told was that I needed more data. got on bi level finally and love it.
Awe! CONGRATULATIONS BIG TIME. All Your children are so precious. Be safe. Viewers I posted on Facebook to watch Sandy DIY health on utube that has researched companies with no kickback on PPE( masks, safety glasses and face shields). Hopefully since I can view this Ausie channel, you’ll be able to watch Sandy’s USA channel. She has been a huge help for me and my family. Husband, 71 just got off PD nightly dialysis of three years and received a kidney, this past April 2021 with MAYOCLINIC in Phoenix, AZ. We’re in Cali. So we have had to be extremely vigilant in staying as safe as possible. Sandy has helped us through this. HEALTHY LIVING TO ALL!
The hell of it is, many CPAP and BiPAP machines are absolutely identical from a hardware point of view. Same sensors, same air compressors, everything. The only difference between the two is the software running them.
I have been using auto cpap on a resmed machine just like that one for 4 years. Cpap has helped me, and I have never had problems using mine. I put it on and go to sleep right away. But still over these years I still have lots of daytime sleepiness and tired all the time. So here soon I'm going for another sleep study to see if I have central sleep apnea and if I do I will get a bipap machine. This video was very helpful thank you for explaining the differences in the machine.
That B-PAP machine sounds like it is so much easier on your body. I am going to my sleep specialist some time in January and I am going to see about at least trying one. I hope 2022 is better than 2020 or 2021 although we do have the vaccines now. Take care. from Florida. I wish I had discovered you earlier.
Just had my sleep study done and waiting for the results. I need something to change so I can get back to life, this "hang over" feeling was expected after a night of drinking but no fun when you haven't drank. Congrats on your new little one and THANK YOU for your channel. RUclipsr's are a great group of folks, mostly teachers at heart for your type of content. Wishing you more success in your future! Todd from Iowa, USA.
Hi Todd, let me know how you go with the results and if you ever need any advice i'm more than happy to help. Yes the 'hang over feeling' is all too common and once you get some treatment you will feel brand new. Glad to see my vids are reaching far and wide. All the best from me here in Melbourne. Good luck with the results. Cheers
Thanks for this info, Nick. I have struggled with my CPAP for about 1-2 tears but have learned a lot from you about things I can do to help me be more comfortable. I use the pillow mask (so I can read in bed--can't fall asleep without this routing) but it irritates the inside of my nose something awful. The other masks are too small. I'm going to try your suggestions. COVID-19 quarantine didn't help either. Happy for the FB support group you started. Utah, USA
I going to ask my medical provider about switching to the BIIPAP. Thanks! Nice family Nick! Comgratulations - belatedly - on your new arrival. Hope all is well with the oppressive lockdowns I keep hearing about in Australia.
Cheers James. Yeah it's been a nightmare here in Australia. We had some very good turn outs at Freedom Marches over the weekend though! 500,000+ here in Melbourne. Hopefully the worst is behind us. Cheers
@@CPAPReviews That's great news! Thanks! In San Diego California, about 1/3rd of our police and firefighters are about to get fired for refusing the Fauci ouchie. We have an oppressive petty tyrant of a Mayor.
Congratulations on your new baby and your other 2 beautiful children. And thank you for this very helpful and clearly presented video on Bi-Pap. I am on CPAP after being on PD Dialysis at home for 5 1/2 years. I wish I'd seen your video then because I was really struggling with both machines and gave up CPAP for probably close to 3 years. Now I'm back on it but I think I'll ask my new doctor if I can switch. Thanks so much.
Hi Maria, thanks for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed the video. Yes i would certainly discuss a BiPAP trial with your doctor. They're great but just a bit expensive but you can pick up some ex-rentals, used or refurbished ones for a steal and you can also look at some older models which will still do a great job! Have a great day. nick
Hi Nick! Congrats on your precious family ♥️ I got a CiPAP months ago. I had COVID induced Pneumonia, went into Respiratory Failure. The whole thing was a mess! I was hallucinating because my Co2 was so low. Anyway...I feel intimidated by this CiPAP machine! Every night I swear I'm going to use it, but every night I....."forget." 😣 I really appreciate your videos! You're so down to earth about all of this! Maybe tonight will be my night to try! 😊
Hi Lynn, geeez you've been through a lot haven't you! Yes you really need to get into a positive and motivated fame of mind to conquer your cpap fears! Consistency is important so even if you are struggling, make sure you put it on each night and try for an hour. All the best Nick
What a beautiful family you have, congratulations on beautiful Jack. Great videos, thank you. I have had no trouble with my resmed for her, I believe woman breathe a bit differently to men. My only problem is still dry mouth and I use the Air Fit F 30 which I love always get 100 points every day and sometimes zero apnea’s. Happy new year, look forward to more great videos.
Hi Sandra, thanks for that. I'm certainly blessed in the regard. Glad to hear you're doing well with your airsense :-). With the dry mouth, just make sure you preheat your humidifier water and turn up the humidifier level as high as you can. Apart from that, there's not a whole lot you can do but i am going to do a video on dry mouth and mouth breathing in the near future. Best wishes for 2021
Sandra, Jack has excellent advice, but may I add, consider asking your doctor to lower the air pressure prescription, use the ramp, so the air pressure is gradually increased. Also, I brush my teeth and gargle with mouthwash just before putting on my mask, to keep my mask fresh. Another thing, every morning I wipe out my mask with a clean damp cloth. Hope this helps!
Thanks for making this video. I found it very helpful. Tomorrow I have an appointment with my doctor to get a referral for a clinical sleep study. Congratulations on your new baby!
First video I've watched of yours in a long time and as usual I'm impressed on the content, very helpful information that is not easy to find. Congratulations on your latest family member, they bring joy to your life that is unbelievable....
Thank you Nick for your very educational and informative videos. You simplify the CPAP information making it easy to understand, especially for someone like myself new to using a CPAP. And CONGRATULATIONS on your new arrival!
Hi Ron, appreciate the great feedback and kind words. If you have any questions or need any assistance i'm always happy to help. Best wishes mate. Nick
I have that same BIPAP machine. I also have COPD and, as you said it does take some getting used to. I love my machine, I sleep wonderfully and it helps dramatically with my breathing.
Happy New Year to you too. And congratulations on your newborn baby! 🎉 Love the way you explained. So easy to understand. I might look into getting a BiPAP once my CPAP ages and fails. Using CPAP for 3 years now.
Hi there and thanks for the great feedback. If you are doing okay with standard CPAP therapy i would probably just upgrade to an Auto CPAP rather than i BiPAP (just due to the cost etc) but if you're quite comfortable financially then you could certainly consider a BiPAP also. Have a great day and best wishes for 2021
I was prescribed a Bi-pap and told by my respiratory therapist that this was the only machine I can use given the severity of my condition. Also apparently Philips (yes I was affected by the recall) and Resmed are the only companies that manufacture the type of machine I need.
Tried a CPAP for two nights. Got really agitated from the sound, couldn't breathe. Had to take the mask off to take nice, deep oxygenating breaths. It's going back to the hospital.
I have been using a BIPAP for 2 years now after my heart stopped beating for 15 seconds while in the hospital for total exhaustion and low oxygen levels mixed with super high blood pressure, all a result of sleep apnea. This machine saved my life and I use it every night. I am now healthy and happy to be here. Get tested if you snore and are overweight like myself. And btw that picture of me was when i was 19 i am 50 now :)
Thanks for the video. I've been using a CPAP machine for four and a half years but, for the past month, have dealt with severe insomnia every night despite using CPAP. I noticed in this period that there were instances where I'd go a few days without sleep but it's never been as long as I'm currently experiencing. I did make an appointment with my health network to get a BiPAP machine as it appears I'd respond better: my OSA is severe (about 50 apneas per hour), I'm a mouth breather (they say BiPAP is best for these types). I'm hoping it works EDITED TO ADD: By the way, I went to Melbourne and Sydney almost exactly five years ago. Both were lots of fun but I prefer Melbourne. Aussies in both cities were incredibly nice to me! I hope to get back there someday.
Nick, introducing your children was the best thing you could have done. It gave a human face to the sleep apnea machine problem and they are absolutely gorgeous children.
I am an 85 year old and am blessed with Medicare coverage for my sleep apnea. I love my BiPAP machine and couldn't live without it.
Hi Leo, great to hear from you :-). Yeah i'm certainly blessed in that regard and it's going to be fun looking back when they're older at the vids. Great to hear you're getting well looked after and best wishes for the future. Nicko
How hard was it to get Medicare to cover the BiPAP instead of the CPAP?
@@kendaleklund7475 No difference for me. Complete coverage!
You're such a good dude. The world needs more people like yourself. Keep it up.
Thanks man. This made my day! You're awesome
This was THE most helpful explanation I've seem. Thank you! Love your beautiful family.
Glad it was helpful!
Congrats to you and your family . I've used a CPAP for years and 6 months ago , I got the BiPAP and I love it very very much, exactly as you explained Nick.
Thank you! And thanks for sharing your experience with the BiPAP also. Best wishes :-)
Ive tried using a CPAP since 2007 and it hasnt worked. The pressure is too much for me. Sleep apnea is linked to Afib and I just had that a week ago. Time to try my machine again, but love the idea of the Bipap machine. Was it alot more expensive?
Can you use the same mask ‘nasal pillows’ as you would with the Cpap?
@@bobbylowman4559 Yes
Please should keep the setting by default and only change the EPAP and IPAP ! Then start using?
Congratulations Nick! I’ve just started using a CPAP machine and I’m finding your tutorial videos very informative. Thanks for posting them.
hi there, glad to hear it! Thanks for watching and let me know if you ever need any help :-)
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Just love your new baby and kiddos. Nothing more wonderful than a new baby. I am getting ready to go in the hospital for my overnight study for sleep apnea. My Doctor has stated that I more than meet all the criteria for sleep apnea. I have severe anxiety, PTSD, panic attacks and claustrophobia (I am a freekin mess). I am so glad I found your channel and I am definitely going to talk to my Doctor (after my study) about the BIPAP machine. I do not trust Doctors wholeheartedly when recommending what they think I might need. I want to be well informed when I talk to my Doctor and I sincerely thank you for this posting. God bless you and your little family.
Hi Debra, thanks for the kind words. The little fella is now 18 months old would you believe and looks a little different now haha. He's hard work but worth it. Good luck with the sleep study mate! Nicko
Awesome family thanks for your wonderful post
Thanks for the kind words. They're a fun bunch :-)
Had CPAP for 8 years then retested with BiPAP. I still use BiPAP today and love.
I just talked to my provider over the phone this morning 9/15/2021 about replacing my CPAP for a BIPAP and right after my conversation with my sleep apnea therapist he placed an ordered for my Air curve BPAP, it was approved and it will be delivered to my home this afternoon. Thank you for your video it was spot on.
Congratulations, baby must be nearly a year old now. Take care.
Hey Philip, that's great news mate. Let me know how you find it. Cheers. Nick
Hey Philip, I have an appointment coming up to request switching to bipap from cpap. Have had it for a year now and am struggling to adhere to the constant exhale pressure. It sounds like you had an easy time getting the prescription and having it covered may I ask what was your reason for switching that had it covered so easily?
The new baby is so cute congratulations
Thanks Etta, it was quite a shock when he came out 6 weeks early but he's doing great now and we just love him. Best wishes to you and your family
Congrats dude! God bless you and your new son Jack!
Thank you . Despite being one of the earliest CPAP users I look forward to getting the best from my machine with your helpful information.
And my very best wishes to your family for 2021 & beyond.
. HM, Melbourne.
Thanks for the kind words. Best wishes to you too
As a new Cpap user your videos are very helpful. Congratulations to the new baby.
Oh my goodness, thanks for sharing little jack. What a sweetie. Bless your family.
You're very welcome. We're certainly blessed to have him! Now 10 months old and plenty of giggles and good times. Cheers
Thanks for introducing your children to us. They are lovely blessings! The presentation of the information is Greatly Appreciated!
Thanks mate, really appreciate that. Best wishes. NIck
Thank you. Your information has been invaluable. So easy to understand and help to
choose the right devices for yourself.
Thanks mate, just be careful with a some of the older content as i have a lot more experience and knowledge these days
Thanks I have use my cpap for more than 15 years and I have to say I have learned more now with Videos, and have made so many changes to see better thanks for your help love your input
Thanks Jesse, that's exactly what i want to hear :-). All the best mate. Nicko
I’m almost 2 weeks in to therapy. I finally feel like I can breath through my mask comfortably for the most part. I still struggle with insomnia issues but when I do sleep I feel like I’m getting a deeper quality sleep. However I feel much more tired throughout the day. Beautiful family Nicko!
Hey mate, welcome to the channel and thanks for sharing your experience with the therapy. Glad to hear you're starting to find it a little more comfortable. Over the next couple of weeks you should start to see some improvements with your excessive daytime sleepiness :-). Thanks for the kind words regarding the fam. Certainly blessed. Nick
@@CPAPReviews I always appreciate your reply Nick. Most people aren’t any where near as responsive or helpful as yourself. Much respect!
I've been using mine around 3 weeks. The first almost 2 weeks I really struggled breathing against the pressure (I'm at 11psi) I had to rip the mask off on more than one occasion because I felt like I was suffocating and would begin hyperventilating. I did some research and saw they made a BIPAP and called my supplier to ask about one and they urged me to keep trying the CPAP as they said I would at have to make an effort before my insurance would possibly cover a bipap. I set the ramp from auto to 45 minutes and it seemed to help. I think most of my problems breathing were mental. I was focusing so much on my breathing that I was forcing myself to breathe way more than I do if I'm just breathing normally and not thinking about it. I am finally getting used to breathing but I still struggle to get comfortable and fall asleep and seem to wake up alot due to discomfort of my mask (Airfit F20) I sleep on my side and it can be hard to maintain a good seal, and when it does have a good seal I'm not in a comfortable position. I am going to try one of the different fullface masks that don't go completely over your nose like the philips amara view or one similar to it. I am making progress though. I never thought I would even begin to get used to it but I am slowly adjusting. Good luck and keep at it.
@@robo8523 my clinic adjusted the setting where it’s still the same air pressure going in but automatically dials down when I breath out now. What a world of difference this made.
@@robo8523 how you been doing recently with your treatment?
Congratulations. Keep up the great videos
Thanks buddy! Will do
Deepest congratulations, Nick!!! Your love for your family shines through this video so clearly. Happy New Year 2021 - stay safe, stay kind, stay human...
Thank you very much! Same to you :-)
You are an absolute gem. Thank you so much for this. We are going to talk to our doctor about changing to a BiPAP machine at our upcoming appointment. And congratulations on your beautiful family!
Just to let everyone know, it took me 30 days to get comfortable with the C-PAP machine. Am embarrassed to admit that I called my doctor and the respiratory therapist every day for 30 days with questions, but it was well worth it!
Hi Monica, congratulations on sticking with it! I certainly wouldn't feel embarrassed and in fact that exactly what is required to succeed. Well done. Nick
I did the same! I had soo many questions that she didn’t answer.. this is why these channels are great for self education.
The wouldn't answer my questions, "you can ask in the follow up appointment"
Please should i keep the setting by default and only change the EPAP and IPAP ! Then start using? I bought it for my mom.
Beautiful family brother. God bless you and yours!
Appreciate that brother. Same to you. Nick
Best wishes for all your family and business in new year! Be healthy!
Thanks
Thanks for the kind words. Same to you
I am beyond happy to have discovered your site. I have had a CPAP for 2 years. I still "fight" it every night until falling asleep. And now I find I have been possibly breathing in poisonous gas with my Dream Machine. Before this I was down to 4 incidents...now I don't know what will happen. I really appreciate all your information. Thank you.
Breathing in poisonous gasses? More information please. Perhaps you mean using town water as opposed to distilled or deminralised, no chlorine, fluoride, no nasties. It's not about the machine, "its in the water!"
The hell you talking about????
Congrats Nick to you and your family with your newborn. I really like your videos!
Appreciate that. Best wishes for 2021 :-)
Thank you very much Jack for your informative video. I’m in the uk !
Struggling with mask leaks ! 😟.
Covid’s hit me hard, I need to fight back.
Lovely family. Made me happy to see them Take care and stay safe.
Congratulations on the new arrival and for showing the CPAP machines
Thanks Bruce. Cheers
Congratulations Nick. Thanks for the great work you do on the channel.
Hi there, thank you for the kind words. Means a lot. Nicko
Thanks for this!
Aw you're such a proud dad that's always so good to see :)
Thanks Jes, i think all parents are proud in one way or another :-). Appreciate your kind words and you're very welcome. Take care. Nicko
Whenever I have to go to the hospital... I have to bring my Bipap. It's amazing how many nurses don't know the difference. I have Narcolepsy & have high pressures. They always question the #s. So my dr wrote me a note to keep.
Hey Nick, congrats ...we all appreciate your work
Appreciate the kind words. have a good one :)
Thank you for another excellent video! Welcome little Jack, congratulations Nick and family!
Hi Camille, thank you very much!
Mate. The best vid online ever with the bub and the kiddos!
Very concise. Very clear information!
But yeah bro, the kiddos in the end is awesome!
Also, I've just realised I was actually having a problem adjusting to my Resmed Auto Airsense 10! I was "fighting" against the airflow.
Cheers brother! Glad you enjoyed it ;-). Certainly blessed with some great kids. Check out my vid on how to fine tune your Cpap pressure as this might help with you with your AirSense. Here's the link ruclips.net/video/pL4egwDrvbg/видео.html
Have a great day man. Nick
i have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. My cpap machine is coming in 2 weeks. i watched your videos about masks and it helped me pick the right mask. i am a new subscriber and beautiful family.
Great information. And lovely family mate! Congratulations.
Thanks Gabriel. Nice of you to say. Take care. Nick
I’m a respiratory therapist student and we are getting into this cpap/Bipap stuff . Which was confusing the hell out of me, but after listening and watching your video, I have a better understanding. Thank you so buy for breaking it down in lamé mans terms. Great vid.
I just found your videos and I started with a standard cpap it took 3 years for me to be able to use it all night long. I hatted the darn thing so my doc put me on a bipap and i have been using it for years now and now I can not sleep without it. great video
Hey kat, basically in the same boat as you right now have been using cpap for a year and still have a hard time with exhaling against higher constant pressure. I have an appointment coming up to request switching to bipap, was saying you are struggling with cpap enough to have your doctor write the prescription and have it covered by insurance?
@@andrewperez8670 I think you misunderstood my comment I have been on bipap for years now and love it i can not sleep without it
Best machine I've ever used. I could not use CPAP, got on bi level with pressure of 21 over 11 cm and now am doing great. Going to get rid of my Tracheostomy which I've had since 1986.
I have been using a c-pap for over 10 years. My 1st machine was a bi-pap. I still have it and love it. I leave at my grandkids house for when i spend the night.
Why did you switch to cpap?
love your videos and seeing your beautiful family, congratulations!! now we need to meet your other half:).. you make sleep apnea worth staying awake for! THank you Nick
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Your videos are wonderfully informative and you always get straight to the point- we appreciate your honesty and authenticity.
Congratulations!!
Oh well, thanks for the wonderful feedback! Glad you enjoyed the vid. Cheers
Congratulations on the new addition to the family! Just wanted to drop a note of thanks for your information videos. My wife is severe and we tried a CPAP loan for one week. It was a failure for her as she would get panic attacks with the positive pressure. I was not aware of the BIPAP and we’ll make some enquiries with the hospital we are dealing with.
Hi Kim, that's very nice of you to say. Let me know how you go with the BiPAP :-). Best wishes for the future. Nick
Thanks Nick. Have seen quite a few of your videos. All informative and helpful.
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching
Thanks for a great video. Congratulations on a beautiful family. Best wishes.
Appreciate the kind words! Glad you enjoyed the vid. Have a nice day
I was started on a cpap even though I have very severe sleep apnea......nearly six months of not being able to keep it on due to the high pressure on exhale and I was really about done with it. A friend of mine mentioned he had to use a BiPap...which I had never heard of. Sooooooooo.......I requested a sleep study with a BiPap and lo and behold....it was great. The lower exhale pressure was the game changer. Now my pressures on bipap currently are 20 inhale and 16 for exhale. Yes you would think that the exhale is still high, but it started out much lower until I could get more used to it. Without a bipap my sleep apnea is over 160 events per hour and will go up even higher at times, so YES, I need to really use a bipap when sleeping.
A bipap was the ticket for me to control my severe sleep apnea.
Hi Greg, thanks for sharing your experience. Sounds like a great endorsement for my video and exactly what i was discussing so thank you! glad to hear it's working out well for you. All the best mate. Nick
God Bless your family and thank you for all the info pro/con it has been very helpful 🙏🏼🙌💞
God bless you too Darlene. Glad you enjoyed the video. have a lovely day. Nick
Thank you so very much. Changing to Bipap after 15 years of CPAP.
Oh, how sweet, Nick! So many thanks for sharing your new baby with us.
I enjoyed your video on the subject matter. Learned a lot!
But seeing your babies was the best. All of your babies are just so cute.
May the Almighty Shower them with good health, happiness, and high fortunes. May He Protect them from any and every evil eye; ever and always!
May you and the mama, get a long time to enjoy and nurture them.
Stay Safe
Stay Blessed.
P.S: I have four kids. They are all grownup and gone!
So, treasure each moment you get to spend with them. They grow just so fast. Praise the Lord!
Hi Moazam, glad you enjoyed the video. Yes i agree with you! I can't believe how fast they grow. One minute they are a baby and the next minute they're starting School and little humans haha. Best wishes for you and your family also. Take care. Nick
Congratulations 🥳 and thank you for the content.I have just started cpap and found your videos invaluable 🤗
Hi Bev, glad you're finding them useful.
Best wishes for the future.
Nick
So wonderful to see your newborn Jack.
Such an adorable family! Thanks
Hey Tom, really appreciate that mate :-). Have a great day. Nick
Great information, as always. Really lovely to see your children too. You are a lucky man and they are lucky to have someone who is so willing to spend time helping others. From a Pom living in the USA. Thank you.
Nick, thank you for your sharing.
My Pleasure :-)
Thank you Nick for your "easy to understand" explanation of the difference. I got my CPAP Jan -20 and had of course som difficulties getting used to it in the beginning but the feeling of being more awake and clear in my head outweighted it. However, this honeymoon lasted only for a month and then my tiredness came back, Tried different masks and my last one is the newer version that doesnt cover the whole nose completely but the mouth and has a little "whole upwards to the nostrils. In any case I am having a real hell every night since I wake up and even though I am breathing the pressure is continuing at 11-12. The little mask face on the machine is red and angry. Try to adjust the mask and turn it off (as instructed by my cpap clinic) but it just is an on going problem. I am aware that I absolutely need help so I hold out for appr 3,5-4 hours every night but I am awaken several times because this pressure not stopping. I also find it hard to breathe out but gotten used to that (or more accepted it). Yesterday one of my colleagues had seen a phot I posted on my fb and told me that I should try a BIPAP. He is a doctor and told me that once they switched him to one of those he had a dramatic change. I find it peculiar that I never even been informed about an alternative since I had aperiod of 5 months when I just gave up and stopped using my machine and the nurses at my CPAP reception never suggested a BIPAP only different masks (some of the older versions than recently developed). I do not have KOL and they have measured my blood gases during day time and I do not retain kolmonoxide. My doctor colleague said that to get an accurate reading of that it should be done right after sleeping and not late in the afternoon. I have become more and more depressed since I am soo tired daytime that I can hardly concentrate after 1-2 pm. I have had a strange oxygen level of 86-91% when I am moving (not sitting or relaxing) but they have made several lung tests and not found an answer to this. Sorry for this long comment but I find it strange that noone suggested a BIPAP to me and I guess I am asking for some good arguments to use when I book a time to my CPAP reception at the hospital to let them at least give me one to try. Any suggestions. Yes with the new mask do I also have a leakage of appr 31 liter/min. I am also somewhat annoyed that they are not giving me any instructions in how to adjust my min and max pressure. Appreciate all suggestions but foremost arguments to let them give me a BIPAP to try. Thank you. Great instructional clip and congrats to your not so very new one anymore but if I understand it right your little 1+ year old. Susanne
Hi there, what’s the difference between a cpap and bipap machine i have a resmed autosense 10.
I had similar issues, CPAP never worked, had apnea events of 47, 57 but all I was ever told was that I needed more data. got on bi level finally and love it.
P.s. congrats on your new baby boy, Jack…… you have the most adorable kids…..
Thanks Jeanne, he's certainly a handful but very cute. Lots of love. Nicko
Awe! CONGRATULATIONS BIG TIME. All Your children are so precious. Be safe. Viewers I posted on Facebook to watch Sandy DIY health on utube that has researched companies with no kickback on PPE( masks, safety glasses and face shields). Hopefully since I can view this Ausie channel, you’ll be able to watch Sandy’s USA channel. She has been a huge help for me and my family. Husband, 71 just got off PD nightly dialysis of three years and received a kidney, this past April 2021 with MAYOCLINIC in Phoenix, AZ. We’re in Cali. So we have had to be extremely vigilant in staying as safe as possible. Sandy has helped us through this. HEALTHY LIVING TO ALL!
The hell of it is, many CPAP and BiPAP machines are absolutely identical from a hardware point of view. Same sensors, same air compressors, everything. The only difference between the two is the software running them.
Happy New Year to you and your lovely family, thanks for all the information you provide, it is very helpful and appreciated. Cheers mate
I have been using auto cpap on a resmed machine just like that one for 4 years. Cpap has helped me, and I have never had problems using mine. I put it on and go to sleep right away. But still over these years I still have lots of daytime sleepiness and tired all the time. So here soon I'm going for another sleep study to see if I have central sleep apnea and if I do I will get a bipap machine. This video was very helpful thank you for explaining the differences in the machine.
That B-PAP machine sounds like it is so much easier on your body. I am going to my sleep specialist some time in January and I am going to see about at least trying one. I hope 2022 is better than 2020 or 2021 although we do have the vaccines now. Take care. from Florida. I wish I had discovered you earlier.
Just had my sleep study done and waiting for the results. I need something to change so I can get back to life, this "hang over" feeling was expected after a night of drinking but no fun when you haven't drank.
Congrats on your new little one and THANK YOU for your channel. RUclipsr's are a great group of folks, mostly teachers at heart for your type of content. Wishing you more success in your future!
Todd from Iowa, USA.
Hi Todd, let me know how you go with the results and if you ever need any advice i'm more than happy to help. Yes the 'hang over feeling' is all too common and once you get some treatment you will feel brand new. Glad to see my vids are reaching far and wide. All the best from me here in Melbourne. Good luck with the results. Cheers
Very informative and educational. You also have an easy to understand approach. Thank you so much. I’m going to look into this.
Thanks Rita, glad you enjoyed it
Thank you for all the great work you are doing. God bless.
Thank you so much this video has help so much. I almost gave up.!
Nice one Gena, glad i was able to help you out
Thanks for this info, Nick. I have struggled with my CPAP for about 1-2 tears but have learned a lot from you about things I can do to help me be more comfortable. I use the pillow mask (so I can read in bed--can't fall asleep without this routing) but it irritates the inside of my nose something awful. The other masks are too small. I'm going to try your suggestions. COVID-19 quarantine didn't help either. Happy for the FB support group you started. Utah, USA
Hi Ingrid, let me know what mask you are currently using and i can probably suggest some alternatives which will help you. Best wishes
Nick
You and your family are so beautiful! thanks for all you do!
Thank you so much! Have a nice day
I going to ask my medical provider about switching to the BIIPAP. Thanks!
Nice family Nick! Comgratulations - belatedly - on your new arrival.
Hope all is well with the oppressive lockdowns I keep hearing about in Australia.
Cheers James. Yeah it's been a nightmare here in Australia. We had some very good turn outs at Freedom Marches over the weekend though! 500,000+ here in Melbourne. Hopefully the worst is behind us. Cheers
@@CPAPReviews That's great news! Thanks!
In San Diego California, about 1/3rd of our police and firefighters are about to get fired for refusing the
Fauci ouchie. We have an oppressive petty tyrant of a Mayor.
Congratulations on your new baby and your other 2 beautiful children.
And thank you for this very helpful and clearly presented video on Bi-Pap.
I am on CPAP after being on PD Dialysis at home for 5 1/2 years. I wish I'd
seen your video then because I was really struggling with both machines
and gave up CPAP for probably close to 3 years. Now I'm back on it but
I think I'll ask my new doctor if I can switch. Thanks so much.
Hi Maria, thanks for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed the video. Yes i would certainly discuss a BiPAP trial with your doctor. They're great but just a bit expensive but you can pick up some ex-rentals, used or refurbished ones for a steal and you can also look at some older models which will still do a great job! Have a great day. nick
G'Day Mates❗And a hearty welcome to Jack. It is amazing to see brand new people.
🙏 🖖 🙏 😔 🙏
Loved seeing your sweet family! Thanks for your great videos!
Hi Vivian, awww thanks :-). Hope you're well. Cheers
Great to see you back , Nick!
Thanks Steve. Good to be back :-)
Hi Nick! Congrats on your precious family ♥️ I got a CiPAP months ago. I had COVID induced Pneumonia, went into Respiratory Failure. The whole thing was a mess! I was hallucinating because my Co2 was so low. Anyway...I feel intimidated by this CiPAP machine! Every night I swear I'm going to use it, but every night I....."forget." 😣 I really appreciate your videos! You're so down to earth about all of this! Maybe tonight will be my night to try! 😊
Hi Lynn, geeez you've been through a lot haven't you! Yes you really need to get into a positive and motivated fame of mind to conquer your cpap fears! Consistency is important so even if you are struggling, make sure you put it on each night and try for an hour. All the best
Nick
@@CPAPReviews Thank you
so much, Nick! Your video's are very encouraging!
What lovely children! Congratulations!
Really appreciate that you did these reviews and explanations
What a beautiful family you have, congratulations on beautiful Jack. Great videos, thank you. I have had no trouble with my resmed for her, I believe woman breathe a bit differently to men. My only problem is still dry mouth and I use the Air Fit F 30 which I love always get 100 points every day and sometimes zero apnea’s. Happy new year, look forward to more great videos.
Hi Sandra, thanks for that. I'm certainly blessed in the regard. Glad to hear you're doing well with your airsense :-). With the dry mouth, just make sure you preheat your humidifier water and turn up the humidifier level as high as you can. Apart from that, there's not a whole lot you can do but i am going to do a video on dry mouth and mouth breathing in the near future. Best wishes for 2021
Sandra, Jack has excellent advice, but may I add, consider asking your doctor to lower the air pressure prescription, use the ramp, so the air pressure is gradually increased. Also, I brush my teeth and gargle with mouthwash just before putting on my mask, to keep my mask fresh. Another thing, every morning I wipe out my mask with a clean damp cloth. Hope this helps!
Thanks for making this video. I found it very helpful. Tomorrow I have an appointment with my doctor to get a referral for a clinical sleep study. Congratulations on your new baby!
Good report on the sleep apnea I have had it for 12 years now big changes in the machines now thank you John from carlise UK but made in Liverpool
Great to hear from you John! Nick
Thank you so much Nick I been diagnosed recently with sleep apnoea and i will start treatment in a week this video help me loads
Hi Lara, you're most welcome and good luck with the treatment. Hit me up if you ever need any advice or assistance :-). Nick
So adorable your mates. Congratulations.
Hi Dianna, thanks for your kind words. Nick
Thank you so much for your super informative and super clear videos. You making the process of getting a machine super easy. Just Fantastic!!
Thanks!
Lovely family👍
You are so kind. Thank you
First video I've watched of yours in a long time and as usual I'm impressed on the content, very helpful information that is not easy to find. Congratulations on your latest family member, they bring joy to your life that is unbelievable....
Beautiful family!! I have eight of my own. Thank you for the information appreciate you.
Congratulations to you and your family. Love watching your informative videos.
Thanks Jeanette, glad you enjoy them. Nick
Thank you Nick for your very educational and informative videos. You simplify the CPAP information making it easy to understand, especially for someone like myself new to using a CPAP. And CONGRATULATIONS on your new arrival!
Hi Ron, appreciate the great feedback and kind words. If you have any questions or need any assistance i'm always happy to help. Best wishes mate. Nick
Thank u for the explanation keep up the good work , greetings from the netherlands
Congratulations on the little one! Also thanks for your information!
Cheers Brother. Thanks for that
I have that same BIPAP machine. I also have COPD and, as you said it does take some getting used to. I love my machine, I sleep wonderfully and it helps dramatically with my breathing.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Best wishes. Nick
I have been on BIPAP for 30 years. I wear pillows and never realize they are on my nose. Nothing is over my mouth.😊
Thanks for the vid. Good look family.
Thank you kindly. NIck
I've been using a bipap machine with auto servo ventilation for about 10 years. It was hard to get used to at first. Now, I can't sleep without it.
Happy New Year to you too. And congratulations on your newborn baby! 🎉
Love the way you explained. So easy to understand. I might look into getting a BiPAP once my CPAP ages and fails. Using CPAP for 3 years now.
Hi there and thanks for the great feedback. If you are doing okay with standard CPAP therapy i would probably just upgrade to an Auto CPAP rather than i BiPAP (just due to the cost etc) but if you're quite comfortable financially then you could certainly consider a BiPAP also. Have a great day and best wishes for 2021
I was prescribed a Bi-pap and told by my respiratory therapist that this was the only machine I can use given the severity of my condition. Also apparently Philips (yes I was affected by the recall) and Resmed are the only companies that manufacture the type of machine I need.
Tried a CPAP for two nights. Got really agitated from the sound, couldn't breathe. Had to take the mask off to take nice, deep oxygenating breaths. It's going back to the hospital.
Thanks for the info and congrats !! Thumbs up and subscribed. Detroit here,.Peace
I have been using a BIPAP for 2 years now after my heart stopped beating for 15 seconds while in the hospital for total exhaustion and low oxygen levels mixed with super high blood pressure, all a result of sleep apnea. This machine saved my life and I use it every night. I am now healthy and happy to be here. Get tested if you snore and are overweight like myself. And btw that picture of me was when i was 19 i am 50 now :)
HI Harry, thanks for sharing your experience. Glad to hear you're doing well :-). Great pic hahahaha
Great simple explanation
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks
Thank you so much, this was so helpful. Congrats to you and your family!!!
Cheers Ed, glad you enjoyed it mate. Have a great day. Nick
Thanks for the video. I've been using a CPAP machine for four and a half years but, for the past month, have dealt with severe insomnia every night despite using CPAP. I noticed in this period that there were instances where I'd go a few days without sleep but it's never been as long as I'm currently experiencing. I did make an appointment with my health network to get a BiPAP machine as it appears I'd respond better: my OSA is severe (about 50 apneas per hour), I'm a mouth breather (they say BiPAP is best for these types). I'm hoping it works
EDITED TO ADD: By the way, I went to Melbourne and Sydney almost exactly five years ago. Both were lots of fun but I prefer Melbourne. Aussies in both cities were incredibly nice to me! I hope to get back there someday.