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by AnneO
Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:46 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: losing weight but apnea worse
Replies: 8
Views: 1506

losing weight but apnea worse

Hi all, It's been almost one year since I was diagnosed with severe OSA and started using CPAP. I've managed to lose 55 lbs. (so far: I'm about half way to my goal). While I knew that weight loss wouldn't "cure" my OSA - I have anatomical issues - I had hoped to be able to lower my pressure. I had a...
by AnneO
Mon Nov 26, 2007 2:46 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cleaning CPAP equipment
Replies: 10
Views: 1875

Liquid Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Formula, Fragrance Free would be a good choice.
by AnneO
Fri Nov 23, 2007 3:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Pur Sleep Trial (for participants)
Replies: 33
Views: 6397

Based on feedback and contacts I've been pursuing outside of the forum, I've decided to add a line of 5-7 new fragrances, all synthetic but very high quality and universally liked. I would never use or purchase a synthetic fragrance. From everything that I have read on the subject, these are the pr...
by AnneO
Thu Nov 08, 2007 9:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Product Challenge
Replies: 12
Views: 2183

This was posted to the forum on Monday. If you weren't contacted, you were not chosen for the challenge. Howdy CPAPtalkers, Thank you very much for your interest in and support of the CPAPtalk.com Product Challenge. The enrollment period for our first challenge between the Bravo and the Swift II has...
by AnneO
Tue Nov 06, 2007 7:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mirage Swift II Nasal Pillow System - Leak rate and exhaust
Replies: 5
Views: 1521

Here is a link to a chart showing leak rates for several masks (including the Swift II) at various pressures.

http://www.internetage.com/cpapinfo/leak-rates-1.html

And, yes, it is normal for the exhaust to be strong.

by AnneO
Thu Nov 01, 2007 7:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Pur-Sleep Trial Offer Arrived
Replies: 40
Views: 7900

1. Discounting the basic starter pack to $19.99 retail msrp. On a scale of 1-10, how much difference would a $19.99 price make vs. $29.99 for someone wanting to test it out? Rather than a lower priced starter kit, I'd love to see one that offered smaller bottles of all of the scents that you offer. ...
by AnneO
Wed Oct 31, 2007 8:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cflex Settings
Replies: 5
Views: 849

The CFlex setting of 3 provides the lowest exhale resistance.

by AnneO
Tue Oct 23, 2007 7:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: encore viewer software and usb smartcard reader
Replies: 12
Views: 2399

Did you have the Encore Viewer open when you connected the SmartCard reader?

Encore Viewer needs to be open when you connect your card reader because it installs its own drivers.

Anne
by AnneO
Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: encore viewer software and usb smartcard reader
Replies: 12
Views: 2399

what exactly is not working?

Did the software install and can you open the program?

Or is it some other problem?

There are customer service numbers for assistance with the EncoreViewer software:

1.800.345.6443 or 724.387.4000



Anne
by AnneO
Thu Oct 18, 2007 7:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Waking Up to the Problem of OSA: Improved Recognition
Replies: 16
Views: 8990

I have been complaining of extreme fatigue, depression, cognitive difficulties, etc. for years. For the past nine years I have seen at least 5 different internists and a psychiatrist. I have also been telling the doctors that I had a brother who died at age 53 from a heart attack, who'd been in hear...
by AnneO
Thu Oct 18, 2007 9:29 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Respironics Lights
Replies: 4
Views: 1026

blue lights can not be turned off or down. I've seen many people on the forum suggest covering them with a dark cloth (washcloth, sock, etc.)

Anne
by AnneO
Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasal Aire II & Nasal bleeding
Replies: 20
Views: 3629

Hi Babette,

Not a Nasal Aire II user (yet). I just had a question. Are you using any nasal spray? "Pink" tissue nose bleeds are a frequent side effect of steroid nasal sprays (like Nasonex, Rhinocort, etc).

Anne
by AnneO
Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:36 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Setting the cat among the pidgeons
Replies: 10
Views: 1683

who is covidien?

Covidien is the parent company of Puritan Bennett

by AnneO
Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OFF TOPIC ~ Avatars ~ Who Is Mine ? Who Is Your's ?
Replies: 40
Views: 4199

Stevie Nicks
by AnneO
Tue Oct 16, 2007 9:40 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need to find a good sleep Doc
Replies: 12
Views: 1867

You can find a list of board certified sleep specialists. Unfortunately, they only seem to be listed by last name, not by state.

http://www.absm.org/Diplomates/listing.htm