qbquixote wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 12, 2023 1:19 pm

I would use an Airsense "for kangaroos" setting if they had it and it worked.

nah, kangaroos don't use cpap.

they play the didgeridoo.

... refuses to use the machine at all. To come up with a different, more usable product, Olmanson drew inspiration from unlikely sources. One was the didgeridoo, a wind instrument that originated in Australia. Olmanson cited a study from Switzerland that found people who played it 20 minutes daily ...

... exercises that seem to help in maintaining low AHI without APAP? Not that I know of. There is an indigenous Australian musical instrument called a didgeridoo that requires a special breathing technique. Occasionally you see claims (that are not scientifically backed up) that playing the didgeridoo ...

... long term) just to see what effect it has. I'm going to try nasal dilators in a few weeks. I saw someone improving their apnea by practicing the didgeridoo; I might try that if none of the above work. Any other suggestions that I'm missing out on? Really don't want to go for surgery.

... i will try to see if lowering humidity from 7 to 6 will help too. having been through this myself, i recommend one change at a time. btw, not didgeridoo music for me, but a light whistling sound. good luck!

The was some work done a few years ago which indicated that playing the didgeridoo strengthened throat muscles and had a measurable effect on obstructive apnea for a small cohort of patients. The problem is the didg is really difficult to play and you might ...

... Thanks as always for any advice. AFAIK, there's some research showing reduced AHI with aerobic exercise or upper airway exercises like playing the didgeridoo. However, these are very likely adjunctive therapies, not sufficient to supplant PAP use. I reckon it's possible to achieve lower pressures ...

The was some work done a few years ago which indicated that playing the didgeridoo strengthened throat muscles and had a measurable effect on obstructive apnea for a small cohort of patients. The problem is the didg is really difficult to play and you might ...

Chipmunk cheeks, not a thing in Australia.
No squirrels at all.
Guinea pigs?
Hamsters?
Trumpet virtuosos?
Oh! I got it! "Didgeridoo cheeks"!

... for my face and lips and the tightness of the mask to stop leaks. Screen Shot 2021-08-07 at 11.12.55 AM.png I forgot to mention that I am playing Didgeridoo about 10 mins a day avg for the last week. Remember, I never felt poorly until after this damn machine, now I am tired and have lousy sleep ...

I would not worry about diy hurting their bottom line.
The labrat looks like way more trouble that most would do.
Think didgeridoo . . .

... and the reduced pressure in the throat, is what exacerbates the collapse of the airway. And PR, explain your categorical rejection of the didgeridoo study while you are at it. Be specific and stop hand-waving. No. it's stupid, like the rest of your ideas, and I won't waste my time. And ...

... assumption. It may only partially collapse by the time the inspiration comes in to keep it open. And PR, explain your categorical rejection of the didgeridoo study while you are at it. Be specific and stop hand-waving. And yes the addition of IPAP to a "passive" EPAP is to the best of my knowledge ...

Didgeridoo sound effects:
I can't stop thinking of Mythbusters and the Brown note experiment.

metallikat36 wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 19, 2020 3:56 am

. There definitely are some studies on didgeridoos improving apnea.

Play your didgeridoo, Blue,
Play your didgeridoo.
Keep playing 'til I shoot through, Blue,
Play your didgeridoo.
All together now!
Tie me kangaroo down, sport,
Tie me kangaroo down.

JPB