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by HoseCrusher
Sat Jul 11, 2020 3:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: A new way to breathe
Replies: 0
Views: 15219

A new way to breathe

I found this very interesting... I guess it is not really new since it has been observed over the last hundred years or so.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t27E6qAKMto

The idea that less is more and offers more benefits (including protection from viral infection) has me reviewing how I breathe.
by HoseCrusher
Tue Jul 07, 2020 7:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: COVID 19, CPAP, Ventilator MEGA THREAD...everything go here please
Replies: 822
Views: 228320

Re: COVID 19, CPAP, Ventilator MEGA THREAD...everything go here please

I believe that the best defense is a good offense. I am doing everything to increase the strength of my immune system. There seems to be a lot of information on vitamin D decencies and deaths from the virus. I decided to get my vitamin D levels checked. I think I am OK. The test came back at 59 ng/m...
by HoseCrusher
Mon Jun 29, 2020 5:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Please forgive me, but i'm a concerned newbie with Contec cms50d
Replies: 24
Views: 12996

Re: Please forgive me, but i'm a concerned newbie with Contec cms50d

Erratic Sleep, Your first graph shows mostly normal fluctuations in O2 levels during sleep. The desaturation just after 01:30:00 doesn't have the heart rate response that typically follows a respiratory related drop in O2. The big drop in the second graph is most likely an artifact caused by turning...
by HoseCrusher
Wed Jun 17, 2020 8:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need a practical solution for recharging while off grid
Replies: 12
Views: 1348

Re: Need a practical solution for recharging while off grid

Jpek, Here is a place to start from... When you drive somewhere, how long does it take to arrive and how much gas do you use? Example, if you drive 4 hours and go 200 miles and use 8 gallons of gas, you now have an idea of how to use you car to recharge your battery. At idle you use less gas than dr...
by HoseCrusher
Sun May 31, 2020 9:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: O2 drop with CPAP
Replies: 58
Views: 9361

Re: O2 drop with CPAP

Try this... When you get up in the morning put your oximeter on and wear it to your appointment. See what happens during a "normal" day of wearing it. If you can find a destination that is roughly 30 minutes away and doesn't involve heavy traffic, go for a drive. I can breathe shallow and drop my O2...
by HoseCrusher
Sun May 31, 2020 8:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Is there a Respironics battery guide somewhere?
Replies: 13
Views: 19692

Re: Is there a Respironics battery guide somewhere?

You are correct. Press the reset and things should go back to 0. I believe one is what you want to keep track of. It is probably set to a 24 hour day so your day count won't increase until it is being used for over 24 hours. My best guess is that two only displays when your device is being used. Thr...
by HoseCrusher
Sun May 31, 2020 6:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Is there a Respironics battery guide somewhere?
Replies: 13
Views: 19692

Re: Is there a Respironics battery guide somewhere?

I don't have one of those, but I do speak English... :) Plug the unit into your wall outlet. Then plug your CPAP machine into it. It looks like it defaults to KWh which is kilowatt hours. Take a piece of paper and write down when you plug it in. Use your machine for a few days, then write down what ...
by HoseCrusher
Mon Apr 20, 2020 3:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Is there a Respironics battery guide somewhere?
Replies: 13
Views: 19692

Re: Is there a Respironics battery guide somewhere?

Pick up something like this... https://www.walmart.com/ip/Digital-Power-Monitor-Meter-Usage-Saving-Energy-Watt-Amp-Volt-KWh-Electricity-Analyzer-Monitoring-Device-Equipment-System/677582484?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=128380&adid=22222222227269230163&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=320379549537&wl4=pla-5...
by HoseCrusher
Sun Apr 19, 2020 6:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Travel CPAP / battery operated CPAP
Replies: 13
Views: 18310

Re: Travel CPAP / battery operated CPAP

Well, let's see now...

First we would have to look at how much methane you produce and then go from there... :)
by HoseCrusher
Sun Apr 19, 2020 3:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Travel CPAP / battery operated CPAP
Replies: 13
Views: 18310

Re: Travel CPAP / battery operated CPAP

Let's start by going shopping for breakfast... If you want to eat 1 egg and 1 slice of bacon each morning for breakfast, buying a dozen eggs and a pack of bacon that has something like 14 slices will give you enough for a dozen mornings. If you are very active and decide you need 4 eggs and 4 slices...
by HoseCrusher
Sun Mar 22, 2020 6:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: O2 still fluctuating.
Replies: 1
Views: 367

Re: O2 still fluctuating.

Michael, The scoring parameters that are the default with the oximeter are usually too sensitive and give rise to many more events. I was instructed to change the scoring to a change of 15 BPM over 30 seconds. That is not perfect but it will reduce a lot of the "noise." Give that a try and see of yo...
by HoseCrusher
Tue Sep 24, 2019 1:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Increasing REM sleep
Replies: 2
Views: 565

Re: Increasing REM sleep

It appears that irradiation from light can influence the circadian rhythm in the body.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/08/styl ... qEJy5j8wbg
by HoseCrusher
Mon Sep 23, 2019 4:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: A Bit of Friday Levity: Test for Probability of Alzheimer's
Replies: 32
Views: 3348

Re: A Bit of Friday Levity: Test for Probability of Alzheimer's

Interesting... A possible way to reverse Alzheimer's.

https://content.iospress.com/articles/j ... /jad190367

Some suggest that "reprogramming" the brain may also help reverse sleep apnea. More studies are needed.
by HoseCrusher
Thu Sep 19, 2019 4:37 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Increasing REM sleep
Replies: 2
Views: 565

Re: Increasing REM sleep

The best way to improve your quality of sleep including REM sleep is to reset your circadian rhythm.
by HoseCrusher
Sun Sep 01, 2019 7:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP machine stopped working in Europe. Help!
Replies: 7
Views: 1137

Re: CPAP machine stopped working in Europe. Help!

If you can get your hands on a voltmeter you can check the output of the brick to see if that is working.

If the brick is good, then the problem is with the CPAP itself.