Please clarify. Are you asking where I was born, the place of residence at the time of diagnosis or original treatment, or my current residence? In my case they're all the same, but perhaps not so for everybody. Yes, there are many people here like me - born in Antarctica, diagnosed in Asia, origin...

lucas7bm wrote:

*In fact, this is a reason why I'm considering doing a series of explanatory videos about sleep apnea and the use of CPAP. You know, passing knowledge forward.

There are hundreds on youtube. Many of them are professionally done and quite excellent.

3. I heard from my doc there may be some new open source software that can be used for looking at the detailed data on my computer. What is the name of it? Any links? Wulfman already included the link, but I will add one thing more. This single statement should give you heart in your on-going journ...

cryppie wrote:$22xx for an AirSense 10 Autoset

If you can come up with $22, I will gladly donate my two exes.

Gladly.

Okie bipap wrote: You must use the machine for at least 4 hours a night for 75% of the time within a 30 day period. In other words, you must use it for 21 out of 30 nights.

That's 70%.

Garnet2727 wrote:straps too tight

Constrictor?

andrasnm wrote:new Titration

Give the new doc copies of your Sleepyhead reports showing that your therapy is titrated to the correct pressure and is effective. Then ask her what is the use of a new study.

Lucyhere wrote:She suggested I look into the Pythagoras Memory Technique to help with sleep/memory.

Keep your hypotenuse well oiled.

Josiah wrote:Even though I know that age is a risk factor for OSA, the age of most of the forum members doesn't seem to get mentioned very much. I will be turning 83 in a week and I was wondering if elderly OSA sufferers seem to do well on CPAP therapy?

What's the alternative?

The ResMed dudes know the truth: Stopping using your CPAP when you have a cold is not advised as it can make other cold symptoms such as a sore throat a lot worse. Then, there are their lawyer dudes: However if you are too uncomfortable, discontinue CPAP until cold symptoms improve and then resume t...

[quote]Some sleep docs tell some people to discontinue PAP during URIs.[quote]

Stupid advice from doctors should be ignored. They have given me stupid advice before. One operated on the wrong bone according to a second surgeon who tried to straighten it out.

I know some changes were made to the forum. Are guests still allowed to post? I don't see any posting. It seems there used to be many.

THere are times like this when you just can't use it. Just use common sense and don't worry about it. Dude! That's when I need it the most. My colds don't last nearly as long since starting to use CPAP. The pressure keeps my nose open. You may need to get a FFM and breathe through your mouth. Hey, ...

Chevie wrote:I see these people that say they can't pay high premiums spending money on liquor, concerts and tattoos.

... plus NFL and NBA tickets. Lower section.

That being said the subsidies do help people with low income afford insurance. Not only low income people! Two cases, friends of mine: Case 1: Retired at age 60. Lives in a nice neighborhood in a well-kept 4,000 sq.ft. house. Bought a $75,000 pickup last year (top-of-the-line F450 with all options)...