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by bakerboy
Sun Sep 09, 2007 7:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bipap Adjustments & New Mask
Replies: 1
Views: 666

Bipap Adjustments & New Mask

Last week I saw my Sleep Dr. and he wrote An RX to Change my machine from 18-10 To 18-12. The sleep machine provider adjusted my machine and I picked up a new Respironics Gel Mask, the new mask has wider straps and seems to fit better and feels much better. That evening and every night after I sleep...
by bakerboy
Wed May 23, 2007 8:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Has This Ever Happened?
Replies: 6
Views: 1780

Pluged up nostral

My Dr. suggested that I flush my nostrils with saline nasal spray in the evening prior to bed and when I get up. I frequently got plugged up in one or both nostrils. I really got great results, cleaned me out, and helped my allergy problems. Cheap also, only $4 at Walgreens. You might check with you...
by bakerboy
Sat Apr 28, 2007 9:36 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can Using a Bipap Reduce or Elimate Asthma?
Replies: 10
Views: 2532

Can Using a Bipap Reduce or Elimate Asthma?

I have been on my bipap for about six weeks, I still was not feeling any positive effect until about five days ago. The pressure on machine was adjusted to 17/10 which made me feel better. I have had serious asthma for over thirty years, I take Advair, Singulair and Zyxtec. One night I forget to tak...
by bakerboy
Sat Apr 21, 2007 4:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dr. Say's Oxygen May Be Neeed On Bipap
Replies: 4
Views: 1529

Dr. Say's Oxygen May Be Neeed On Bipap

My doctor tells me that oxygen may need to be added to my Bipap, I wake up 5-10 times a night from a minute to an hour and I still require 8-10 hours of sleep every night. My oxygen was tested all night but, the results are not back yet. I am on my sixth week on my bipap and still not as rested as I...
by bakerboy
Sun Apr 15, 2007 8:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Pillow Nasal Mask, Best One?
Replies: 9
Views: 2790

Pillow Nasal Mask, Best One?

I am thinking about buying a pillow nasal mask and would like to hear comments from those how have bought them with their thoughts and the brand and type of mask you use.

I sleep most of my night on my side.


Thanks,
by bakerboy
Sat Apr 14, 2007 8:47 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Behavior changes, normal???
Replies: 8
Views: 2131

Suggest your Doctor check your oxygen levels.
by bakerboy
Sat Apr 14, 2007 8:10 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How does waking up effect the quality of a nights sleep?
Replies: 3
Views: 1359

How does waking up effect the quality of a nights sleep?

I just completed my first month on my new Bipap machine and have a concern, I wake up from six to twelve times a night from just a very short time to several minutes. Does waking this many times effect the overall quality of a nights sleep? My sleep study showed I was having an average of 128 apnea ...
by bakerboy
Sun Apr 01, 2007 2:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Some Questions From A New User Some Questions PG.
Replies: 1
Views: 692

Some Questions From A New User Some Questions PG.

After several days I was able to stop the leaks in my mask, I found that I had to tighten the straps. A proper fitting mask seems to be the most Important process to achieve maxinum results. Some questions from seasoned users. I have started to dream again, Is this normal? I think I am sleeping long...
by bakerboy
Sun Apr 01, 2007 1:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: PurSleep Essential Oils, will my wife smell the scents?
Replies: 2
Views: 757

PurSleep Essential Oils, will my wife smell the scents?

The PreSleep Essentials oils seems to be a great product which may cause one to be able to sleep longer without waking and provide soothing scented smells. My wife is very sensitive to smells and orders, will she be able to smell the scents. I would appreciate answers from product users.
by bakerboy
Sun Apr 01, 2007 12:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Post Nasal Drip
Replies: 4
Views: 3083

Post Nasal Drip

I have a serious problem with post nasal drip in the back of my throat when i am not using my machine, the drip is so heavy it changes my voice. I have tried Mucinex which helps a little. The air flow of the machine clears my throat when i sleep. Any thoughts or how you were able to solve this probl...