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by Casca
Wed Aug 02, 2006 3:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Just plain tired of this...
Replies: 17
Views: 3829

[quote="josh"]I must say that I have been extremely proactive in this whole process ever since I have been diagnosed...I always thought I really didn't have depression, there was something more. I have seen my sleep study before, and I am very open with my doctor and wtih treatment options. I am con...
by Casca
Wed Aug 02, 2006 3:29 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone know about AHI and result data?
Replies: 13
Views: 2132

Re: Ignore that

Casca- You ought to disregard the "Guest" post preceding this one. It is reckless and irresponsible and bears no legitimate consideration. Talk with your doctor if you have questions about the prospect of centrals which may require treatment. Chuck Ah thanks Chuck. Well I have a call into them (the...
by Casca
Wed Aug 02, 2006 3:27 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone know about AHI and result data?
Replies: 13
Views: 2132

Re: Anyone know about AHI and result data?

[quote="Anonymous"][quote="Casca"]I just recently switched to a Autoset (from a respironics c-flex). I've been using the machine for about 4 days now and I have a reading AHI: 2.6 in the results data in the clinician menu. I was wondering... is that normal? I thought the machine was supposed to keep...
by Casca
Wed Aug 02, 2006 3:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: insurance will not pay for apap
Replies: 67
Views: 15690

Re: insurance will not pay for apap

[quote="stillLearning"]I was told my insurance will not pay for APAP. Is this true?

by Casca
Mon Jul 31, 2006 11:32 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone know about AHI and result data?
Replies: 13
Views: 2132

Re: Results

[quote="GoofyUT"]Well, your AHI of 2.6 is certainly FINE! Anything <5.0 is considered to be normal. However, all of that is presuming that you are feeling OK. Regarding your centrals, most folks will have some centrals. As I understand it though, the new ResMed AutoSet CS though, is intended for fol...
by Casca
Mon Jul 31, 2006 11:20 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How Fat Are You?
Replies: 294
Views: 83379

intertesting phrasing and assumptions on the topic. But i will throw my wrench into the works or stats into the mix. I don't consider myself fat or overweight. Of course I don't believe the human body only has a plus or minus 5 pound "ideal weight" tolerance spread for every physique in the world. ...
by Casca
Mon Jul 31, 2006 10:59 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hybrid mask
Replies: 9
Views: 3026

I have the same type of mask and while I dont' use it regularly because I prefer the regular nasal mask I have had no issues like what you are describing. I have felt that the longer you use it the softer the nasal things become and the harder it is to keep them from leaking - but that was after ove...
by Casca
Mon Jul 31, 2006 10:51 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone know about AHI and result data?
Replies: 13
Views: 2132

Anyone know about AHI and result data?

I just recently switched to a Autoset (from a respironics c-flex). I've been using the machine for about 4 days now and I have a reading AHI: 2.6 in the results data in the clinician menu. I was wondering... is that normal? I thought the machine was supposed to keep me from having AHI events. I know...