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by cosmiccowpoke
Fri Aug 24, 2007 3:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: APAP for aerophagia?
Replies: 5
Views: 1434

APAP for aerophagia?

I've seen some people say that apap is better for people with GERD/hiatal hernia related-aerophagia. Has anybody out there tried that with any success?

by cosmiccowpoke
Fri Aug 24, 2007 3:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: a great tip and a new problem
Replies: 29
Views: 5957

apap solution?

Well, I turned my pressure down to 7 last night (should be 10), and slept pretty well with minor tolerable gas. I've heard some people talk about apap being better for people with GERD/hiatal hernia related aerophagia. Has anybody out there tried it with any success?

by cosmiccowpoke
Thu Aug 23, 2007 4:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: a great tip and a new problem
Replies: 29
Views: 5957

not sure this problem is fixable

I was doing some more research, and I ran into an idea about aerophagia that makes perfect sense, although I can't find any research on it. A couple of people suggested that if you have GERD and/or a hiatal hernia (I have both), that the same malfunction that opens your lower esophogeal sphincter to...
by cosmiccowpoke
Sat Aug 18, 2007 2:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: a great tip and a new problem
Replies: 29
Views: 5957

hi again everybody!

Thanks to everyone who responded so promptly!! 1. Yes, the Amazon link is for the right product. (and the price is good too) You can also buy it anywhere horse supplies are sold. Look for "tack shops" in your area. 2. I do have GERD, and have been treated for it aggressively for some time now becaus...