JonBoyOhBoy wrote:

hopingitworks wrote:Hypopnea is different than apnea. The following link will give you some information:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypopnea

I think she said I had both so is the cpap machine appropriate ?

Yes, the cpap machine is appropriate treatment for both in most circumstances.

Hypopnea is different than apnea. The following link will give you some information:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypopnea

I used to sleep on my stomach until shoulder issues forced me to sleep on my back (I am waiting for shoulder surgeries to correct the problems). Supine sleeping increased my apneas. And I always hated sleeping supine but had no other choice because of the shoulders. I then started cpap therapy with ...

Here is a link from ResMed that answers many questions about humidifiers. Hopefully this helps!

http://www.resmed.com/int/patients_and_ ... c=patients

I don't believe the outdoor temperatures in the winter will affect the humidity levels inside the home-depending on your source of heat (wood burning stove, propane or natural gas furnace, etc.) and what you find as a comfortable setting on the thermostat. Moist heat (propane) will increase the humi...

I don't know what titrated pressure and EPR are The titrated pressure is what was done when you had your sleep test. That is where the RT came up with your pressures for treatment. EPR is "Exhalation Pressure Relief". Some people find it hard to exhale against a certain value of pressure. EPR allow...

This person has to be a troll. "Violated by the intrusion" ? Really, they feel violated by the very thing that is keeping their spouse healthy? Really? Thank you for expressing that. As I am a newbie on the forum, I didn't feel comfortable addressing a person, who might need help, as a "troll". But...

Since he and I take his health and finding a solution to this that works for both of us, VERY seriously. Right now, we're so disgusted by the responses to spousal complaints in forums like this one, that he is seriously considering NOT seeking treatment, because he cannot bring himself to put me th...

Pugsy, I didn't have time to search out the capabilities of the machines while at work so thanks for your prompt input (my sister was ready to jump at the offer of a new machine-with a doctor sign off on the RT recommendation). We didn't get home from work until about 30 minutes ago and I did a quic...

Hi Pugsy, Thanks again! Once again she has been misinformed by the DME. I just called her and told her not to do anything right now. The humidifier I ordered for her "Tank" is supposed to be in tomorrow anyway. She can at least play with that until she can get a new machine. I also instructed her th...

I just received an email from my sister and her DME told her she qualified for a new machine as hers is over seven years old. The DME said she could get one with "all the bells and whistles". He mentioned a Respironics 60 series. She told the DME that she would want one like mine so we could coordin...

I started cpap therapy a little over two months ago. Within a few days I was plugged up and blowing my nose all day. This went on for three weeks which was when I found this forum and posted questions about the congestion. I was running the humidifier at about 60% of it's capacity (set by the RT) at...

I saw this post early this morning and then it disappeared. It was as if someone in the know (on the forum) deleted it. Just a thought!

No guarantees but this may help: http://www.apneaboard.com/pr-system-one-philips-respironics-setup-cpap-clinician-menu-instructions Scroll down about one third of the page on the next link and it provides more detailed instructions (especially with regards to removing the smart card prior to making ...

Below is a recent thread that may answer some of your questions as well. I am sure others will chime in.

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