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by susaninct
Sun Aug 21, 2005 11:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: sleep study/sinus infection
Replies: 13
Views: 4076

MY setting are 80/40. Because of the underventilation I was sent to a pulmonary doctor. I didn't qualify for bi-pap out of the gate so started with c-pap but it was so hard to exhale (muscular weakness on exhale is the cause of underventilation). Yes, I have used it every night since I got it in Jun...
by susaninct
Sun Aug 21, 2005 9:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: sleep study/sinus infection
Replies: 13
Views: 4076

sleep study/sinus infection

I am very worried about something and not sure what to do. I am scheduled for my 2nd sleep study tomorrow night (monday). I had my first one on May and this is the first date they had for the follow up titration study. I have apnea but more problematic is my overall underventilation. The problem is ...
by susaninct
Sun Jul 17, 2005 2:48 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Quick Breeze Comment
Replies: 85
Views: 39048

I just got started with the Breeze nasal pillows last night too. One thing that is so hard is trying to find mask/interface that works is trying on various masks at the RTs - sitting up and then coming home and getting to lay down in bed with them - huge difference!! I LOVED the nasal pillows when a...
by susaninct
Wed Jul 06, 2005 1:11 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Using Respirontics BiPap Pro2 for a week - but not better
Replies: 14
Views: 4237

I am new too and just started using the Respirontics BiPap Plus - not sure how different our two models are but mine is almost silent. I hope you get your machine checked out.

Best of luck to you!!

Susan S.

by susaninct
Wed Jul 06, 2005 12:31 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: newbie...having hard time adjusting to this machine
Replies: 15
Views: 4480

I am new also

I am new to the world of c-pap and bi-pap and various masks and trying to figure out what sleep study numbers mean. I mostly just want to introduce myself and give a little background so I can be part of this group and jump in questions and just let you know I am here and new too!! I had a sleep stu...