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by sombu
Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:40 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I'm a nub
Replies: 6
Views: 1324

Nube Too

Hi Warwick, Welcome, like you I too am a nube. I had a sleep study done in November and had about the same numbers, 74 events per hour. I've been reading the posts here since I got my results; they really helped me understand the range of people's experience with OSA. I just got my machine and have ...
by sombu
Sun Feb 17, 2008 8:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Thornton's tap-cpap combination work for anyone?
Replies: 5
Views: 2247

TAP

Sounds interesting. It seems to me that a combination approach could lower the pressure needed to reduce OSA and thereby provide a more comfortable sleep. I wonder though about resulting TMJ. I like the idea of having a non-powered backup during travel or camping etc. I checked out their website. I ...
by sombu
Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:08 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Opus nasal pillows uncomfortable/ pressure questions
Replies: 18
Views: 3824

I just started using APAP with the Opus and the medium pillows, a week now and found I had better luck with leaks when the mask was a little loose rather then tight. My nares were sore the first day but felt better once I loosened the headgear The RT to me NOT to use any petroleum products like Vase...
by sombu
Sun Feb 10, 2008 2:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: BILEVEL PAP Therapy Pearls: Clearing the First Hurdle
Replies: 127
Views: 76897

The bi-level breathing info was very helpful and informative I am new to cpap breathing, just started two days ago. I have a Remstar M series Auto A-flex (pressure range 6-12). It was set on A-Flex the first night and liked it except it felt as if it cut off intake pressure after 3 seconds forcing m...