Three weeks ago, I retired from teaching middle school Special Ed kids in California. I also have a Regular Ed credential but never used it. Now I am taking a job teaching at a university in China, so I guess that makes me semi-retired.

Has anybody actually had any experience with using the Activa while having their mouth taped during a power failure? The manufacturer assured me that there is a valve that should prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, through the tube, in the event of a failure. She also said that it is not meant to be ...

Neversleeps, as a credentialed Special Ed teacher, I agree with you wholeheartedly. And yes, not only are children overdiagnosed and underdiagnosed, but they are often misdiagnosed. There is some research to support that many ADD-diagnosed children are actually bipolar (manic-depressive), or both AD...

Rested Gal, thank you for the thoughtful response; I think it was right on the money! You were right about previous nasal problems and about undiagnosed OSA for may years. My current ENT says to use OTC BreatheRight strips, and they seem to work well. My pharmacist concurred that the meds could be a...

Since my Respironics ComfortFull mask, with REMstar humidifier set high, did not improve dry mouth, I sealed my mouth with duct tape and tried my other mask. It is a ResMed Ultra Mirage nose mask. Even with the duct tape and the high humidify setting, I still awakened several times with a dry mouth....

As a newbie, I would appreciate any help. First I used a ResMed Ultra Mirage, but the flimsy chin strap did not prevent dry mouth- even with a humidifier - and I would awaken and remove it during the night. Next, I bought a Respironics Comfortfull Full Face Mask (medium). It caused my cheeks to bulg...