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Re: "NORA" Is this gadget an alternative?

Post by BlackSpinner » Sun Nov 08, 2015 3:34 pm

No.

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Re: "NORA" Is this gadget an alternative?

Post by LSAT » Sun Nov 08, 2015 3:41 pm

Snoring is a symptom of sleep apnea. You can eliminate snoring without affecting the SA. There is no mention of SA in the NORA information.

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Re: "NORA" Is this gadget an alternative?

Post by flightco » Sun Nov 08, 2015 4:10 pm

albertb wrote:Is this new gadget (link below) a more comfortable alternative to cpap?

http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/gadgets/nor ... ly-n444641

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Re: N E W !!! : "NORA" Is this gadget an alternative?

Post by IDontSnoreISwear » Sun Nov 08, 2015 5:40 pm

Looks like quackery to me.

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Post by chunkyfrog » Sun Nov 08, 2015 5:53 pm

Only an alternative for the extremely FOOLISH!

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Re: N E W !!! : "NORA" Is this gadget an alternative?

Post by sleepylynn » Sun Nov 08, 2015 6:21 pm

When it detects the nasal tones of a snore, a signal is sent to a padded strip that's been inserted under your pillow. This strip inflates slightly on one side (no motors or hinges), tilting the snorer's head without waking him or her up — which theoretically should open up the person's airways enough to stop the snoring.
I snore in any and every position -- including sitting straight up in a car. This thing would wear itself out in the first hour of trying to make me a quiet sleeper.

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Re: N E W !!! : "NORA" Is this gadget an alternative?

Post by flightco » Sun Nov 08, 2015 9:22 pm

sleepylynn wrote:
When it detects the nasal tones of a snore, a signal is sent to a padded strip that's been inserted under your pillow. This strip inflates slightly on one side (no motors or hinges), tilting the snorer's head without waking him or her up — which theoretically should open up the person's airways enough to stop the snoring.
I snore in any and every position -- including sitting straight up in a car. This thing would wear itself out in the first hour of trying to make me a quiet sleeper.

including sitting straight up in a car - as a passenger I hope?

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Re: NEW !!! : "NORA" Is this gadget an alternative?

Post by Krelvin » Sun Nov 08, 2015 9:46 pm

flightco wrote:
sleepylynn wrote:
When it detects the nasal tones of a snore, a signal is sent to a padded strip that's been inserted under your pillow. This strip inflates slightly on one side (no motors or hinges), tilting the snorer's head without waking him or her up — which theoretically should open up the person's airways enough to stop the snoring.
I snore in any and every position -- including sitting straight up in a car. This thing would wear itself out in the first hour of trying to make me a quiet sleeper.

including sitting straight up in a car - as a passenger I hope?
It is more of a thrill if I'm driving, nobody wants to ride in my car anymore though.
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Post by hobbs » Sun Nov 08, 2015 9:55 pm

[/quote]It is more of a thrill if I'm driving, nobody wants to ride in my car anymore though.[/quote]

I want to die in my sleep like my Grandfather. Not like the others in the car who were screaming.

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Re: NEW !!! : "NORA" Is this gadget an alternative?

Post by sleepylynn » Sun Nov 08, 2015 10:52 pm

Huh. Maybe that's why I never have to take a turn driving on road trips anymore...

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Post by chunkyfrog » Sun Nov 08, 2015 10:59 pm

I remember having to drive 120 miles each way to a 3 day professional conference--ALONE.
I was not on cpap yet and I was terrified!
White knuckles all the way, but something kept me awake. {{{fear?}}}

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Re: NEW !!! : "NORA" Is this gadget an alternative?

Post by Krelvin » Sun Nov 08, 2015 11:36 pm

sleepylynn wrote:Huh. Maybe that's why I never have to take a turn driving on road trips anymore...
Actually, I have not had issues with getting sleepy while driving since I started using CPAP more than 9 yards ago now. Non issue.

Just did a 15 hour road trip a couple weeks ago and was fine.

As for this device its hogwash. Snorting is a symptom of OSA and this device doesn't talk about dealing with sleep apnea. Even sitting straight up in a recliner doesn't have much effect on my sleep apnea, I might not snore, but I still have obstructed sleep without my machine.
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Post by jvonbokel » Mon Nov 09, 2015 9:15 pm

I found this in their FAQ at the bottom of the page.
Is Nora suggested for those with sleep apnea?

Nora is a non-medical device that reduces snoring. Those with apnea can use Nora to reduce their snoring but should not think of it as a replacement for treatments prescribed by their physician.

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Post by flightco » Tue Nov 10, 2015 1:38 pm

Krelvin wrote:
sleepylynn wrote:Huh. Maybe that's why I never have to take a turn driving on road trips anymore...
Actually, I have not had issues with getting sleepy while driving since I started using CPAP more than 9 yards ago now. Non issue.

Snorting is a symptom of OSA and this device doesn't talk about dealing with sleep apnea.
I may have OSA, but I do not snort, much too refined for that

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