ResMed PEI Patient Podcast

The environment in which your treatment takes place can havea positive or negative impact on its overall effectiveness, e.g. if your bedroom it particularly dusty or if you’re getting works done in your home. Equally, if you’re a smoker, do you smoke close to the device? This episode considers your Device Environment and suggests best practice to ensure you get the most from your treatment.

We often get asked by patients to explain the Sleep Report that appears on your device after treatment each day, including Usage Hours, AHI, Mask Seal and Humidifier. This episode considers this Sleep Report and explains in detail what each element means and what to do if asked to adjust any settings.

Aerophagia, the excessive swallowing of air, is a common feature of adjusting to CPAP Therapy and often results in symptoms like bloating, belching, flatulence, and abdominal pain. This episode considers this condition in more detail and the simple steps you can take to relieve these symptoms.

We often get asked by patients whether or not they should bring their CPAP devices with them when travelling, particularly when travelling abroad. Of course the answer to this is yes as the continuation of therapy is really important, no matter where you are. This episode considers the practicality of packing your device, whether checks with your airline are required in advance and any documentation you may need for security.

Sleep hygiene means the everyday habits and choices that help you get good-quality, healthy sleep on a regular basis. It’s all about setting your body and brain up to sleep well. This episode considers several practical ways to improve your sleep hygiene and as a result your overall level of sleep quality.

Adapting to treatment is not easy, particularly in those first weeks after diagnosis. In this episode we consider what to expect during your first week of treatment, and in particular the support we provide to help you get there.

We often get asked by patients about the scoring system used in the myPatientSpace App and what it means. This episode sets out to explain what its all about and why it matters.

All new Resmed PEI patients will have an initial clinic visit with our Nurse Advisor Team to help them get started on treatment. As some patients may be nervous in advance of this visit, this episode considers what you can expect and how we guide you on your new treatment journey.

One of the most common issues patients experience when getting used to therapy is mask seal. A poor mask seal will result in mask leak, which in turn will impact on the success of your therapy. This episode considers what causes mask leak and how to manage it, including the use of the Run Mask Fit tool on your device.

Many patients experience a dry mouth sensation during CPAP therapy. This episode considers what causes this and how to manage it.

Are you experiencing a gurgling or pumping noise in your CPAP device tubing. This could be a phenomenon known as "Rainout". This episode considers what rainout is and how to prevent it happening.