Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea

Re:Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sle... by spelunker on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @12:52PM (#30768484)

I know CPAPs get a bad rep because they're difficult to adjust to, but I use my CPAP nightly and after an adjustment period it has transformed my sleep. I suppose ultimately treating sleep apnea is the important part, so if dental devices help, that's great too.

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Re:Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sle... by jjkaczor on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @02:26PM (#30769624)

The biggest success-factor for me in using it was - the type of mask.

A full mouth/nose mask (ala "fighter-pilot-mode") was useless, incredibly constricting and confining - I ended-up always removing it after a couple hours of fitful sleep.

Moving to a "nasal pillow" mask made all the difference - I slept the entire night through the first night - and ever since. While some people need a "chin strap" to keep their mouth closed, I found that I did that automatically.

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Re:Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sle... by maxgreenfeld on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @01:20PM (#30768847)

CPAP works great for many patients and we intend to fully support.

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Re:Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sle... by pdonis on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @02:36PM (#30769742)

If you can do something about the idiotic Philips recall and the lack of replacement units, that would be great. I've been waiting for my replacement unit for months. I'm using a mouthpiece in the meantime (btw, $199 for a mouthpiece as shown on your site seems way high), which is helping, but I would still like to have the replacement CPAP.

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Re:Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sle... by toqy on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @01:32PM (#30768996)

I could never get used to mine, I didn't even know there were alternatives so I might give it a go.

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