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by Bearded_One
Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:10 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I washed a LG Full-face Quattro in the dishwasher.
Replies: 12
Views: 1654

Re: I washed a LG Full-face Quattro in the dishwasher.

I found that it is a good idea to wrap hamburger patties in alumininum foil when cooking them on an engine manifold. The foil wrap holds the patty together and reduces the mess in the engine compartment.
by Bearded_One
Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:56 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I give up on my Respironics mask
Replies: 4
Views: 1057

Re: I give up on my Respironics mask

There are several mask manufacturers and most of them make a variety of masks. Some people swear by a particular mask while others swear at the same mask -- it all depends upon the individual. I have been using CPAP for about 14 years and have used many different masks in that time. I have been usin...
by Bearded_One
Sat Aug 08, 2009 12:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sex with cpap user?
Replies: 52
Views: 8311

Re: Sex with cpap user?

I don't know which would be worse; having sleep apnea and having to use CPAP, or having a wife as shallow as this one.
by Bearded_One
Fri Aug 07, 2009 3:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT: Ham Radio
Replies: 46
Views: 5057

Re: OT: Ham Radio

I wish you the best of luck
KD4YFN
by Bearded_One
Sat Jul 25, 2009 7:46 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Car Camping
Replies: 3
Views: 1273

Re: Car Camping

The inverter / power supply that you are using may have a low voltage cut out that is shutting off when the battery voltage goes below a certain point. The battery still has enough juice to start your car but the voltage is low enough that the power supply shuts off. A low battery shut off may be sa...
by Bearded_One
Sat Jul 25, 2009 6:46 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: The Tonsil Removal Nonsense
Replies: 3
Views: 1317

Re: The Tonsil Removal Nonsense

I am 53 and used to have chronic strep throat; I also had scarlet fever several times and rheumatic fever -- but I never had my tonsils out. When I was nearly 40, I had a UPPP and my tonsils were removed. The only good thing that came out of the UPPP was that the tonsillectomy cured my chronic strep...
by Bearded_One
Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:14 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Risks of Surgery:
Replies: 7
Views: 1318

Re: Risks of Surgery:

Whether or not it is commercial, the information is still valid and accurate.
by Bearded_One
Sat Jul 11, 2009 12:30 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Back-up machine and mask?
Replies: 3
Views: 1008

Re: Back-up machine and mask?

It always good to have a spare / travel CPAP. There isn't really anything wrong with getting a used CPAP, although you might want to check the output with a manometer to make sure that it is the same as the set pressure. Before you buy it, run it and make sure that the output doesn't have an odor; i...
by Bearded_One
Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Poll: How many years before diagnosis? Treatment?
Replies: 21
Views: 3192

Re: Poll: How many years before diagnosis? Treatment?

My mom was taking me to doctors for the classic symptoms of OSA when I was about 12 or 13, and I was diagnosed and started CPAP when I was 38.
by Bearded_One
Fri Jul 03, 2009 7:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: International Travel w/ CPAP Machine
Replies: 3
Views: 1495

Re: International Travel w/ CPAP Machine

I would plan on powering my CPAP with a portable CPAP battery. I would also forget using a humidifier during the flight, regardless of whether you use a battery or aircraft power.. If the airline can give you specific information assuring you that a 110 volt 50 or 60 cycle power outlet is available ...
by Bearded_One
Fri Jul 03, 2009 7:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: DeVilbiss Intellipap questions
Replies: 65
Views: 27342

Re: DeVilbiss Intellipap questions

There is a delay setting that may not be set to zero -- it defaults to a longish time delay. I set the delay to zero when I set up my machine, and am not sure if the delay is actually a ramp or if it is a delay before the ramp starts.
by Bearded_One
Fri Jul 03, 2009 6:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: A Question for Cat Owners
Replies: 43
Views: 4102

Re: A Question for Cat Owners

Every time i hear it, it makes me shake my head in disbelief. I just can't imagine people letting their pets to sleep in bed with them. Just stop and think for once all the feces and urine they bring into the bed! YUCK!!!!!! I that this 'guest' is a troll; there have a number of idiotic / trollish ...
by Bearded_One
Thu Jul 02, 2009 12:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Is prescription necessary to order equipment?
Replies: 21
Views: 3435

Re: Is prescription necessary to order equipment?

There are many things that claim to need a prescription, but they will be sold without one. Legitimate DMEs in the US and many other countries won't sell CPAPs without a prescription. I wouldn't sell or give away one of my used CPAPs without seeing a prescription or going through CPAP Auction, which...
by Bearded_One
Thu Jul 02, 2009 11:55 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone "take breaks" from their CPAP?
Replies: 58
Views: 8516

Re: Anyone "take breaks" from their CPAP?

BlackSpinner wrote:I spent Sunday night holding the hair of my puking daughter every hour on the hour. (I know TMI)...
I think that somebody make things called Scrunchies to hold hair back like that.