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by avi123
Tue Dec 13, 2016 3:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Solution to Eliminate Runny Nose and Sneezing
Replies: 12
Views: 6080

Re: Solution to Eliminate Runny Nose and Sneezing

Have you tried to take a tablet of Claritin which is over the counter?

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by avi123
Mon Dec 12, 2016 4:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OSA and Weight Loss Surgery
Replies: 19
Views: 4231

Re: OSA and Weight Loss Surgery

"The importance of weight loss The link between excess weight and sleep apnea is well established. People who are overweight have extra tissue in the back of their throat, which can fall down over the airway and block the flow of air into the lungs while they sleep. Though losing weight is easier sa...
by avi123
Sun Dec 11, 2016 1:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cpap not doing it's job? My saga
Replies: 16
Views: 3736

Re: Cpap not doing it's job? My saga

What is APH?
by avi123
Sat Dec 10, 2016 2:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cancer Chemo & Radiation Treatment & CPAP
Replies: 17
Views: 29699

Re: Cancer Chemo & Radiation Treatment & CPAP

I'm about to begin chemo/radiation treatment for some cancer in my esophagus, and I wanted to know if any others out there have any tips/suggestions/experience going through the chemo & radiation treatment and also using their CPAP. I understand the body's immune system is virtually gone during the...
by avi123
Sat Dec 10, 2016 1:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResMed CPAP S6 Elite for Sale
Replies: 27
Views: 8472

Re: ResMed CPAP S6 Elite for Sale

Call 2nd wind CPAP and give it to them to offer it for a needy. Then you could take a income tax deduction for its full value.
by avi123
Sat Dec 10, 2016 11:39 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Other alternatives to CPAP (no surgery or oral things)
Replies: 18
Views: 3521

Re: Other alternatives to CPAP (no surgery or oral things)

May be he dose it on purpose because you don't give him enough of what he wants. The CPAP and air hose are in the way.
by avi123
Thu Dec 08, 2016 8:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cancer Chemo & Radiation Treatment & CPAP
Replies: 17
Views: 29699

Re: Cancer Chemo & Radiation Treatment & CPAP

Guest Also Posted As: (flightco) (grillhead) (mrshickadance9) (nxnla) What kind of infection are you worried about? Is it pneumonia and such? 2 years ago I head 4 cycles of chemo but I never paid attention to cleaning my CPAP and mask more than usual. Those poisonous medications that I was infused w...
by avi123
Thu Dec 08, 2016 2:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Chin Straps
Replies: 2
Views: 670

Re: Chin Straps

The similar chinstrap which has been on the market for a few years is better because it uses only short Velcro straps and the piece on your chin is silk smooth. The long Velcro strap that the Docter uses can rub on your pajama all night long. https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31lbupD%...
by avi123
Thu Dec 08, 2016 9:57 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: In need of new Humidifier
Replies: 21
Views: 15957

Re: In need of new Humidifier

HumidAire chambers:

https://www.cpap.com/productSearch.php# ... idaire%20s:


For S9 here is a ResMed 5i Heated Humidifier with New Water Chamber for $90:

http://www.secondwindcpap.com/Used_CPAP.html
by avi123
Wed Dec 07, 2016 12:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Training Mouth to Stay Closed - Looking for Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 4101

Re: Training Mouth to Stay Closed - Looking for Advice

What about a chinstrap? https://1ada048568c2ff308fa8-b9e7874bc77692b1ff0a58eafcbba6bc.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/pursleep-papcap-chinstrap-hero.jpg https://www.cpap.com/cpap-mask-parts/cpap-chinstraps.php?gclid=CJbNnY_g4tACFYSKswodCfEJuw Is this chinstrap similar to your: I found a video online of a sleep ...
by avi123
Wed Dec 07, 2016 10:19 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Venting a Little and a Question
Replies: 21
Views: 10077

Re: Venting a Little and a Question

Question.. what can a sleep study tell me that I don't already know? My original study showed I had a AHI of 70 and needed a pressure of 15 cmH2O to treat my apnea. That has worked for me since I now get an average of .3 AHI. Will a new test tell me if I have Cheyanne strokes or some other issue th...
by avi123
Tue Dec 06, 2016 7:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How Do You Get Used to the Loud Sound of the Blowing Air?
Replies: 18
Views: 5478

Re: How Do You Get Used to the Loud Sound of the Blowing Air?

breathingeasy8 wrote:I already wear air plugs, doesn't seem to help ,
Then try other kinds of masks. In the past I tried about 6 nasal and full face masks and the air noise never bothered me. LEAKS were the problems.
by avi123
Tue Dec 06, 2016 6:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How Do You Get Used to the Loud Sound of the Blowing Air?
Replies: 18
Views: 5478

Re: How Do You Get Used to the Loud Sound of the Blowing Air?

You can try using earplugs to stop hearing the sound.
by avi123
Tue Dec 06, 2016 1:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: For sale: Resmed S9 with accessories, great condition
Replies: 5
Views: 2002

Re: For sale: Resmed S9 with accessories, great condition

Contact this place to gift your cpap to the needy and take $900 income tax itemized deduction for a charity donation: http://secondwindcpap.com/ You should compare these in which you get best price: 1) If you gift the CPAP then you can save income taxes depending on your tax rate (Federal & State). ...