Thanks for the advice. I had all that info on for my doc, never even thought about it. I took the link down. Quess I'll have to find another way. DMW

Hi All, I am posting a link to a page of my sleep data from encore Pro. I am wondering about the page that shows all the nightly events. Seems to me that there are still allot of apneas? Should i see this many? I am thinking maybe my pressure should be raised. Any opinions and recommendations would ...

Hi, I have the F&P 431 FF Mask. A very strange thing is happening I can't figure out. maybe some one has experienced this. Mostly I use the medium size face adapter, after a couple of days it leaks like crazy, then I switch to the large one, a few days later it leaks like crazy, then i go back to th...

Hello all, any one using this type of mask?
Doc wants me to try an new mask, just trying to figure it all out. Thanks, DMW

I just went to see my ENT last week considering the same procedure. I have a deviated septum, spurs, and what they call malformed sinuses. I have had the full work up inc a CT. The ENT is the top man at the university of Pittsburgh in pa. Here is what he told me, The best result he could provide me ...

Hello All, I was wondering if someone out there could decipher the results from my Auto-bipap. I have been on it now for 2 days. The results are very different for the 2 days. I understand some of the results, but not all. I have the 2 reports in pdf form and could e-mail to anybody who could make s...

Hi All, I am getting a new bipap auto with biflex.
My md didn't put starting pressures on the script though.
My current machine is set at 12/9 I/E.
Could any one tell me what would be a good starting pressure for this new machine??
Thanks, DMW

Hello All, I need your help, I've got a cold coming on. Last night was bad, Took mask off sometime during the night, and didn't even release the headgear? Head getting stuffed up, and throat scratchy. I would like to continue using the machine and mask, but how do do this with a cold? Any suggestion...

Moparman, What type of machine are you using that is screwing up??DMW

If anyone is wondering what my avatar is, This is how I need to stay awake at the computer sometimes. DMW

Ok thanks, everyone, so far i'm liking the opinions. keep em coming. As far as surgery, I am looking into a sinuplasty. Has anyone heard or had any experience with this?? It's sort of like a angioplasty, the doc insert a tube into the sinus cavity, then blow it up to widen the sinus passages. outpat...

moogy, Thanks, that's alot of reading, but a quick scan thru the info has me convinced that an auto machine could be very benificial to me. Now to convince the doc.
Thanks again, DMW

[There are several articles you can read (on the web) about doctors who want us to us an auto titrating machine instead of the expensive sleep studies]
dllfo, could you point me to any of these articles, I new at this and not sure where to look.
Thanks, DMW[/quote]

Hello all, i am seeking some info so I can make a decision. I have had my equipment for approx 4 years. I have tried many times with not much luck. this time is the most productive due to this site and all the wonderful people helping with information and such. I originally had my sleep study and th...

Hello all, In my quest for some good restful sleep. I see a pattern emerging. Even though I have had OSA for at least 4 years, I have always slept thru the night.Even if I woke feeling beat up. Now into my second full week of Bi-Pap(in three years of having this machine this is the most use I have g...