BiPAP 17/13

I have gotten fewer colds since being on BiPAP for about two years now. I am really pleased about that because colds trigger serious asthma attacks for me, which require hospitalization. I think that by getting better sleep via xpap, our immune systems might improve somewhat. My pulmonologist disagr...

Wow!! Yes, it is amazing! What a diverse group of people we are! We, as a group, are leading active and productive lives in many different ways. Most importantly, we are continually helping each other out. My personal feelings are that we are among some very good friends. Strange isn't it-- that OSA...

RG- Thanks for the tip about the Aura. I will have to try it out, assuming I can locate my Aura among all of my other stuff! When I do sort through the clutter, I will save my old panty hose-- they seem to come in handy, to which RG can testify! (RG, you could write a best seller entitled "Panty Hos...

I am on my second career. I was a stay-at-home mother until my children went off for college. Then I resumed my education, and became a university professor, which I enjoy.

Ann

I use a BiPap set at 17/13. I have found that regular nasal masks and full face masks usually leak a lot at those pressures. (But of course, I have not tried them all, so I can't say for sure that all do.) I also found that the Aura would not work at those pressures without a considerable amount of ...

Well now-- my supposed quote of your last posting was a complete failure. It just captured my dialogue. I sure guessed wrong about how it works! Sorry about that!

Cameo Ann

I found the Snapp to be uncomfortable because of those side things on the cheek. I much prefer the Breeze.

Cameo Ann

Boomer-

Thanks for sharing your video taping experience. It sounds as though it can be done. Now I will have to see if I can borrow a camcorder, then see if I can get it to work!

Ann

I finally did it!! I officially registered!! This is a great forum and I want to be part of it.

I will now be posting under Cameo Ann (a.k.a. Ann N.)

Ann

Ozij--

Thanks for the help and the warm welcome! I always enjoy this forum-- I like the great advice and the relaxed nature of the postings. Looks like we are all in this together!

Cameo Ann (aka Ann N.)