🍃Big Problem With 15mm Slimline CPAP Tubes - Part 1.

Despite what your partner told you...SIZE DOES MATTER! The same goes for CPAP tubes! If you're having difficulty adjusting to life with a CPAP Machine, try switching from a Slimline 15mm tube to a standard 22mm tube. Those few extra millimetres can often be the difference between CPAP success and failure, as it will reduce the high airflow velocity and make therapy easier and more enjoyable. A standard tube can cost as little as $10, so it's a no-brainer if you're struggling; however, if you're sleeping well with the slimline tube, then carry on, my friends. I will also mention that the difference is more noticeable with nasal pillow masks and higher pressures. Cheers

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Features Include -
1. High-resolution 'breath-by-breath' analysis - View every apnea and every breath in full detail.
2. Sleep Journal - Track how changes to device settings influence your sleep & therapy results.
3. Custom PDF reports - Detailed therapy reports complete with journal entries.
4. Therapy Trends - Monitor changes to your apnea control over time.
5. Support - Access to the SleepHQ Community Forum
6. Education - From CPAP novice to therapy PRO. Master your device and settings with the SleepHQ Academy course
7. Blood Oxygen, Heart Rate & Movement Data - Connect a SleepHQ O2 Ring to your account to view additional data sources and take your therapy to the next level.
8. Access to exclusive, member-only discounts on the latest and greatest CPAP gear
9. Apple Health Sleep Stage Integration With Body Measurements Coming Very Soon!

And much more!

[maurylehane]

I am having really serious problems adapting to my CPAP, But I find myself not wanting to give up partially because I would miss your informative and funny videos. but also because I know there are people out there who struggled like I am and Did not give up and now have quality sleep that I so badly crave.

[duncananderson]

I’ve just joined you uncle Nicko and based on your video and my first nights results on sleep HQ I’ve just ordered a 19mm tube. Should be with me in a couple of days, and I really don’t mind you using my results after using the 19ml. Thanks for everything you are doing for us with CPAP you’re a bloody star mate

[djrocc-jamaica]

Thank you for your info, I have learnt so much!! I just started Apap Therapy last week with the ResMed10, trying to get more comfortable, I will try the Standard Tube. I Totally agree with you, and your test data is spot on! Not sure how people are arguing differently? The Flow Rate Differences with each different tubes are right there listed in the ResMed 10 Owners Manual.

[edwardsteiner]

Thank you for addressing this as I only use standard size tubes because I experienced issues you discussed with the slimline ones.😊

[scorpio]

Thanks for the info Nick, i never knew that. I use slimline and often need to turn off machine, then turn back on cos i am getting a constant rush of air that wakes me!
Unfortunately i am not in a position to join your community financially . Before anyone attacks me - yes the price is classed as reasonable and what price can you put on your health etc etc. But without going into detail, i just cant afford it. I will keep getting what hints i get from your videos here.
Thanks for all you do though for us CPAP users ❤

[serdarbas]

I used hoffrichter auto cpap machine happly for 10 years and I changed it to a resmed 10. My first experience with the machine was much different than the hoffrichter. I began to wake up dizzy tired and feeling like not slept enough each night. I changed my hose diameter to 19 mm (larger one ) I think I feel little bit better even it is not good as the ones with hoffrichter. If I buy a new cpap machine I deffinetly go with an another German brand. may be lowenstein.

[JS-xshq]

So why haven't Resmed or my DME supplier told me about this? I'm you Nick for this hot tip. You're the best.

[busigh]

Interesting article as usual. This one unfortunately I think is badly flawed. You are correct that the air flow will increase from the machine to the hose .... once the internal diameter of the hose is smaller than the channel and ports from the machine. But this too is misguiding as there tends to be a huge restriction once the air enters the smaller hose/port on the mask itself and has to travel through the opens of a nasal pillow for example. I do not see the flow demand even on inhalation exceeding the flow output from the machine on a patient with a well fitted mask. So I do not see using a 19 or even a 22mm hose making a difference as that flow is determined not by the hose but by the ports and restrictions downstream or even upstream. Cheers mate.

[michaelcarey]

I've tried 19mm tubing with my ResMed AS10 for the last few nights (after watching this video) and it has certainly made a difference. I use a DreamWear Silicone Pillows mask and I can't quite pinpoint why it is better, but it seems like less effort is needed during inhalation. I haven't been using a humidifier for a long time and being in Australian summer I have the heating turned off. Thanks for the heads up!

[dmrapoport]

I have to figure out how to readjust the settings. I tried switching to the 19mm and came across 2 problems. First, coming from the Resmed ClimateAir heated tube which is 15mm, and the 19mm being an unheated, standard tube, the air temp was noticeably colder and, as a result, uncomfortable. Second, and even though the pressure setting on my AS10 was unchanged, it felt like the pressure was markedly different.

A final question I have is that since the tubing on the mask that leads to the main tubing is always very slim, aren't you still getting basically the same amount of air?

[TWC]

You should come up with your own cpap machine altogether! I’d buy it!

[mabdub]

Is a 19mm heated tube available for airsense 11? I haven't been able to find one so far.

[patjohnson]

My AirSense 10 lets you adjust to the different tubing. If you switched from a Slimline to standard without adjusting the tube setting, then what Nick said would be true and the airflow speed would decrease along with the pressure. By choosing the correct tube setting on your machine, there is no difference between the Slimline and standard tubing. As a rocket scientist and propulsion expert I could show you the mathematical equations to prove my statement, but it would be over most people's heads.

[alanwallace]

Would love to be able to try a 19mm on the air mini. Not sure how I would connect it though. I have the adapter but most of the tube 19 mm seem to have a figment at the other end for specific machines.

[gromit]

Thanks for the tip. I did seem to notice a big difference when I got the slim line tubing. It seemed much "harsher." As for altering my AirCurve BIPAP machine's settings, I get a nasty "you shouldn't alter your settings" call from my respirologist whenever I even go to the "advanced" menu options. :(

[OfficerRogers]

Wife giving you stress mate? lol going gray there. lol love the programs

[Whoadudemanwhah]

Should I keep using my modified Phillips respirironics machine or should I get a resmed?

[timby]

My machine only shows a 15mm tube. The machine is a DreamStation Pro CPAP Machine. The selections are 12, 15, and 22. Any suggestions? Thanks

[cheryltidd]

How do you know what size tube you have. Is it marked somewhere? Thank you🌻