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by mommaw
Sun Mar 08, 2009 6:28 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Flying with cpapa
Replies: 6
Views: 1362

Flying with cpapa

Hello everyone, I have not posted for a long time. I lost my husband of 45 years on Sept 10th 2008 and am having a very hard time dealing with living without him. So I have decided to take my 13 yr old granddaughter on a trip to Mount Rushmore to hopefully start living again. I have not flown for ov...
by mommaw
Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Diminished Lung function need Bi-pap ?
Replies: 20
Views: 3455

Re: Diminished Lung function need Bi-pap ?

Just to update what has happened. I do NOT have COPD. That was good news! The cardioversion went good and heart is now beating normally. I will be on medications always to control the rhythm and blood thinners, but I can take that. I saw my sleep doctor and he did not think a bipap would help my nig...
by mommaw
Sun May 18, 2008 1:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Diminished Lung function need Bi-pap ?
Replies: 20
Views: 3455

Diminished Lung function need Bi-pap ?

I was told Friday by my heart doctor that I have a 78% lung usage. I will be going back tuesday for more testing for COPD. My question is do I need a bi-pap instead of my auto. I have been noticing for the last year that I wake up in the mornings feeling very congested and it takes me the better par...
by mommaw
Tue Mar 25, 2008 5:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Recent experiences of inflight CPAP use
Replies: 7
Views: 2170

- Kaerys - Model Name: kxs Model Number: kxs Price: $1,149.00 INTRODUCING THE WORLDS SMALLEST CPAP/ HUMIDIFIER THE KAERYS KXS EXTRA SMALL CPAP small volume , light as a feather , with "BUMP' a feature that optimises flow pressure and minimises pressure variation adding to a better nights sleep.. fit...
by mommaw
Thu Nov 08, 2007 10:21 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAPtalk.com Call For Questions: ZZZ Nasal Mask Interview
Replies: 19
Views: 8478

How far down on the mouth does it go? Is it as bad as the Activa? The picture of the man wearing it appears to show it is just above the top lip which is a big complaint with the Activa.

Does the swivel move very easily or is it stiff?

Gilda

by mommaw
Tue Nov 06, 2007 9:36 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Stop self adjusting your pressure.
Replies: 171
Views: 17079

http://www.cpapauction.com/auction-list ... ilife.html

I found this interesting:


I am also willing to walk you through the set up process over the phone and answer any questions you may have.
by mommaw
Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Stop self adjusting your pressure.
Replies: 171
Views: 17079

I don't get into they fray often but gotta weigh in here. bearimdr, I am glad you are not my RT! With an attitude like yours, many apnea sufferers will be bullied into thinking they have no control over their treatment. That is a bunch of poppy-cock! I am a 60 yr old grandmother and I am very active...
by mommaw
Mon Nov 05, 2007 4:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Report: Trial of PADACHEEK's nose guard
Replies: 2
Views: 1488

I have also been using the nose protector by Pad-A-Cheek for almost 2 weeks, but with some very good results. I have been using it on a F/P 407 nasal mask. The protector fits this mask the same way as on the ff mask. Pros: 1.The protector is made of very soft flannel and feels very comfortable on th...
by mommaw
Thu Nov 01, 2007 12:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dental Guard for night use.
Replies: 8
Views: 1410

linuxgrl, Thanks for the link. It looks like it will do the trick and it says it is sold at Target so I will check to see if they have in stock. If not I can order it. Are you able to maintain a good seal when using it? Chris61, I have not considered the dental devices for my apnea. I have read some...
by mommaw
Thu Nov 01, 2007 7:19 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dental Guard for night use.
Replies: 8
Views: 1410

Thanks for the replys. I will take your advise and get a boil and bite one and see how that works. Makes a lot of sense to me. And a whole lot cheaper.

Gilda
by mommaw
Wed Oct 31, 2007 11:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dental Guard for night use.
Replies: 8
Views: 1410

Dental Guard for night use.

My dentist wants to make me a dental guard to wear at night. Since cpap, I have begun to clinch my teeth at night to the point that I now have a loose tooth. She says she does not know what affect wearing the guard will have on my ability to get a good mouth seal. I do not mouth breath, but am appar...
by mommaw
Tue Oct 30, 2007 7:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need Sore Nose Bridges for Trial PAD A CHEEK
Replies: 9
Views: 1796

Karen, Received mine yesterday and used it on the F/P 407 last night. All I can say is WOW! Made a huge difference in not only the bridge of my nose but also the forehead piece. The flannel is so much more comfortable than the silicone on your nose and forehead. Will continue to use and give another...
by mommaw
Tue Oct 16, 2007 2:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: People who have owned resmed and responics machines
Replies: 27
Views: 3149

Slinky, between the 2 do you have a preference? I had a PB 420E and did not like it at all so I have always wondered if a ResMed would work for me. Snoredog, Am I understanding you correctly in that the ResMed machines eleminate hyponeas before they happen? Can you eleborate more? I have mostly hypo...
by mommaw
Sun Oct 14, 2007 9:50 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Something to create background noise at lab on test night.
Replies: 10
Views: 1225

Stevoreno, I use a fan every night for back ground noise. I had another PSG a few months ago and asked if I could bring my fan. They said that they have fans in every room for their patients and that it was a common question. Apparently alot of people use fans for noise. So... don't be hesitant to a...
by mommaw
Sat Oct 13, 2007 10:14 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Encore Pro Analyzer
Replies: 5
Views: 1092

Gerald,

I did and you are right, it makes it alot easier to understand.

Thanks
Gilda