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by zonker
Mon May 19, 2025 10:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone using MAD device and CPAP ?
Replies: 3
Views: 17743

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 ...
by sleepingbetter0209
Mon May 19, 2025 8:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone using MAD device and CPAP ?
Replies: 3
Views: 17743

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 ...
by mcrick
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: 37601

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 ...
by ChicagoGranny
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: 10647

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 ...
by sleepyboyblue
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: 10647

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 ...
by charleslong1211
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: 2579

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 ...
by Unkikonki
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: 121303

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
by ChicagoGranny
Sat Sep 14, 2024 12:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Seeking Oral Appliance Recommendations
Replies: 6
Views: 4839

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.
by PJP71
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: 1756

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 ...
by KittyBunts
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: 8288

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, ...
by Janknitz
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: 8288

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 ...
by mcs2015
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: 8288

Re: Cervical collar works to keep jaw shut, but....

... of devices that keep the tongue forward? Perhaps a tongue retaining or mandibular advancement device?
by SleepySleeper
Thu Jul 25, 2024 9:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mandibular advancement device & data
Replies: 5
Views: 22709

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...
by vandownbytheriver
Thu Jul 25, 2024 9:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mandibular advancement device & data
Replies: 5
Views: 22709

Re: Mandibular advancement device & data

Wow, seems to be working! For the first time ever OA = 0.0! And this was with 4 cmH2O, so would say that MAD did the work here. CA events looked similar than with CPAP alone, i.e. some unsteady breaths before short break in breathing. Looks great! O2 looks great, events look fine... you're in the c...
by SleepySleeper
Thu Jul 25, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mandibular advancement device & data
Replies: 5
Views: 22709

Re: Mandibular advancement device & data

Wow, seems to be working! For the first time ever OA = 0.0!

And this was with 4 cmH2O, so would say that MAD did the work here.

CA events looked similar than with CPAP alone, i.e. some unsteady breaths before short break in breathing.