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- Fri Aug 22, 2025 5:08 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Feeling discouraged: Doctor called my APAP a failure after two nights based on a physical observation.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3703
Re: Feeling discouraged: Doctor called my APAP a failure after two nights based on a physical observation.
... good night in reality. Some people really do benefit more from surgical mandibular advancement, but at least a decent trial on CPAP should be done first--it's non-invasive, low ...
- Fri Aug 08, 2025 5:53 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Still struggling with cpap ASV
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5018
Re: Still struggling with cpap ASV
... respiratory events and micro-arousals. Suggest management with CPAP or mandibular advancement device. Avoid evening alcohol and muscle relaxants. Maintain healthy body weight.
- Mon May 19, 2025 10:58 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Anyone using MAD device and CPAP ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 19880
Re: Anyone using MAD device and CPAP ?
... https://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic/t185259/Mandibular-Device.html https://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic/t115352/Tremendous-success-with-MAD-device-no-longer-need-CPAP.html https://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic/t188578/Mandibular-advancement-device-amp-data.html https://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic/t103306/Question-for-those-using-a-Mandibular-Advancement-Device.html ...
- Mon May 19, 2025 8:09 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Anyone using MAD device and CPAP ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 19880
Anyone using MAD device and CPAP ?
... opt for MAD device in certain instances. I have heard though that MAD (Mandibular advancement device ) does not reduce apnea events as well as CPAP; therefore it is recommended ...
- Thu May 15, 2025 9:34 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Recent switch to BiPAP -- need help w/ flow rate abnormalities and settings
- Replies: 3
- Views: 54452
Recent switch to BiPAP -- need help w/ flow rate abnormalities and settings
... correction and turbinate reduction. P30i large mask + mouth-taping + mandibular advancement device (MAD) is my usual nightly toolkit. Machine: ResMed AirCurve 11 VAuto since ...
- Sun Feb 16, 2025 3:50 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Long time struggling user looking for guidance and advice
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13480
Re: Long time struggling user looking for guidance and advice
... one of the best machines. Can you advise on the pros/cons of giving the mandibular advancement device a go vs CPAP? You are too early in the process of optimizing your CPAP therapy ...
- Sun Feb 16, 2025 10:18 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Long time struggling user looking for guidance and advice
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13480
Long time struggling user looking for guidance and advice
... to treat my sleep apnea on the NHS. I was however referred for a custom Mandibular Advancement Device which I have now received. However, I have read some stories of scary side ...
- Thu Nov 14, 2024 12:15 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Custom Oral Appliance..Do I need a new one?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3106
Custom Oral Appliance..Do I need a new one?
If I got a custom oral appliance (mandibular advancement device) for sleep apnea 6 years ago and haven't been using it at really. If I want to start ...
- Thu Oct 10, 2024 6:08 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: HELP: Sudden drastic worsening of Sleep Apnea - Can't sleep at all, CPAP completely useless
- Replies: 7
- Views: 131830
HELP: Sudden drastic worsening of Sleep Apnea - Can't sleep at all, CPAP completely useless
... now. Things I've tried so far without success: - Sleeping upright - Mandibular advancement device + ASV - Steroid Nasal Spray - Ibuprofen
- Sat Sep 14, 2024 12:44 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Seeking Oral Appliance Recommendations
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5256
Re: Seeking Oral Appliance Recommendations
... whether mfr/brand makes a difference. Assuming you are talking about a mandibular advancement device (MAD), most dentists carry only one brand.
- Sun Sep 08, 2024 12:56 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Can't fall asleep, should I adjust pressures, etc.?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1980
Can't fall asleep, should I adjust pressures, etc.?
... gets some advice and/or suggestions before I give up and try a custom Mandibular advancement device. I was diagnosed with OSA and given a prescription of 6-14cm using a Resmed ...
- Tue Sep 03, 2024 7:46 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Cervical collar works to keep jaw shut, but....
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8624
Re: Cervical collar works to keep jaw shut, but....
... of devices that keep the tongue forward? Perhaps a tongue retaining or mandibular advancement device? I joined the board today to post because I'm having the exact same problem, ...
- Mon Sep 02, 2024 2:59 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Cervical collar works to keep jaw shut, but....
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8624
Re: Cervical collar works to keep jaw shut, but....
... of devices that keep the tongue forward? Perhaps a tongue retaining or mandibular advancement device? That's a question you might want to ask your dentist, but one other "low ...
- Mon Sep 02, 2024 12:35 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Cervical collar works to keep jaw shut, but....
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8624
Re: Cervical collar works to keep jaw shut, but....
... of devices that keep the tongue forward? Perhaps a tongue retaining or mandibular advancement device?
- Thu Jul 25, 2024 9:33 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Mandibular advancement device & data
- Replies: 5
- Views: 23347
Re: Mandibular advancement device & data
Thanks! Yes, doc gave a boil and bite de-advance device. And mentioned about 10k times that I need to wear it every morning - even if I didn't use MAD for the whole night. BTW, my device is this one https://somnomed.com/en/patients/products/somnodent/herbst-advance-elite/ Not sure if it's any better...