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by eallen
Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:37 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can I add something in humidifer
Replies: 9
Views: 1540

I would like to add a note of caution concerning the addition of oil based "additives" to humidifiers for Pap units. Any oil based additive which you inhale over a extended period of time will eventualy cause problems. The human digestive system is capable of handling petrolium based products but th...
by eallen
Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:46 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Taking mask off in my sleep
Replies: 22
Views: 16976

The reality of this business is that it is driven by the Insurance Industry. The Cpap manufacturers have responded to the reimbursement changes principly set by Medicare. Medicare generaly sets a price and most private Insurers follow. Several Insurers in the last year have lowered their reimburseme...
by eallen
Mon Mar 10, 2008 8:35 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Taking mask off in my sleep
Replies: 22
Views: 16976

mask removal

I don't know if anyone has posted an answer to why people remove their masks in the middle of the night. I am a Respiratory Therapist with over 35 years experience, the last 18 with CPAP. If you read your sleep study you will find that your pressure requirements change during the night and over the ...