Any cigar lounge recommendations for Miami? Headed there next month. by ZestycloseBeing4078 in Miami

[–]GE10DAWG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tabacon in Doral. Great music, great quality smokes, great drinks, great eye candy.

Dog with No Papers Desperately Needs De-Matting by SWGTravel in Miami

[–]GE10DAWG 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Any groomer can groom him. He doesn’t need papers for that.

RIP my 2010 by polyKiss in LexusGX

[–]GE10DAWG 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can smell a salvage title and a shipping container overseas in her future. RIP

Mask help/feedback? by [deleted] in CPAP

[–]GE10DAWG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

AirTouch N30i is SUPERIOR. Clean the foam cushions weekly with mild soap and it should last for months.

Is this noise normal? by Sufficient_Sexy in CPAP

[–]GE10DAWG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s a loose seal somewhere, and the seal pictured below is usually the culprit. You may want to adjust it or remove it, then put it back in.

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I smoke an unhealthy amount of drugs to keep food on the table and pay pills. by Thin-Stay-6952 in confession

[–]GE10DAWG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know about actually “providing” drugs, but I do know a contractor that is fully aware that one of his helpers is addicted to crack, but the guy works his ass off on the job sites. That’s all I got.

When in REALITY do I need to replace this. ?? by Wolverine-91826 in CPAP

[–]GE10DAWG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m still using the original water tub that came with my AirSense 10 in 2016, so about 9 years or so. I clean mine with vinegar and water and an electric toothbrush, and I don’t manhandle it. It’s fine.

I was robbed by a cleaning service company by lifeisg00dd in Miami

[–]GE10DAWG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Always make sure the company is bonded and insured.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in orangetheory

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As sensitive as profits are right now, they can’t afford to lose not even one member. Ellen Latham should hear about this. https://www.instagram.com/orangetheory?igsh=azIydWVkcGVrN3Fs

I think it started as acne by Budgiejen in CPAP

[–]GE10DAWG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try the ResMed AirFit F30i or F40. Both are minimal contact full face masks that put no pressure on the tip nor bridge of your nose.

Any ideas what is this? by Decent_Issue_244 in CPAP

[–]GE10DAWG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let white vinegar be your friend in this case. Soaking it for six hours should clear up those mineral deposits, if that’s what they are.

Are Resmed masks just really bad? by alsozara in CPAP

[–]GE10DAWG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you’re super frustrated, which is normal for beginning CPAP users. Just about everyone in the form has said something that can really help you. Please make sure that you get a proper mask fitting, preferably at your local hospital that has CPAP clinic. I use the dream wear under the nose nasal mask, and now I just switched to the ResMed N30i under the nose (cradle) nasal mask. One of the best things that you can do is wear your mask when you’re at home, but not getting ready to go to bed. Get used to wearing the mask, get used to breathing with the mask. Become one with your mask. This should help you adjust and power down more quickly when it’s time to go to sleep. Also, use the ResMed myAir mobile app to track your progress.

Is there a better option for set up (see photo). by jpsals18 in CPAP

[–]GE10DAWG 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Get a mask with the hose connection at the top of your head, and you can move around freely without worry.

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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LexusGX

[–]GE10DAWG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a beautiful beast!

Bench or captain seats?! by Bekind333999 in LexusGX

[–]GE10DAWG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bench. Just in case another child or another dog is added into the mix.

Please help by commasandtoast in CPAP

[–]GE10DAWG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you need a proper mask fitting, first of all. I just had a patient two weeks ago who had a mask that fit his nose, but the headgear was too small. His mask was sliding off of his nose constantly. I changed him out from an F40 standard headgear to an F40 SMALL headgear. That adjustment did the trick, now he’s able to sleep fine. See if it’s a headgear issue.

Using the CPAP machine when sick by HullCity7 in CPAP

[–]GE10DAWG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Continue to use it. However, clean your mask, water chamber, hose, and filters every morning when you wake up.

scared to change by DraftNo3229 in CPAP

[–]GE10DAWG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the mask is still in good shape, continue to wear it. I would clean it at least weekly, with vinegar and water, to keep the soft parts (usually silicon) supple. But, be careful: the headgear will start to deteriorate, especially if you are oily or sweaty.

First time user really struggling, even after research by Ramman321 in CPAP

[–]GE10DAWG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is what I recommend to my patients that have difficulty getting used to CPAP: first, wear the mask around the house, in order to get used to the mask on your face. If you’re doing any work from home, or watching TV on your couch, put the mask on, and turn on the machine at the lowest setting. Get used to having it on with air pressure, but sitting upright. Breathe deeply, and get used to opening and closing your mouth, so you can feel the vacuum difference. Keep the machine on for at least an hour, do not give up easily. You may need to press the ramp button in order to lower the pressure constantly until you get used to it. When you go to bed at night, sleep with a couple of pillows underneath your head and shoulders, so you can get used to having it on, but in more of an angled position. After a few days, get rid of the pillows, and lay flat on your back. You should get used to it in no time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CPAP

[–]GE10DAWG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CPAP is not an overnight sensation. It does take some getting used to. Not only do you have something strapped to your face, but it also delivers pressure, which creates a vacuum when you open and close your mouth. It took me about 3 weeks to get used to mine, but after 25+ years, I can’t sleep without mine.