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- Tue Aug 12, 2008 6:08 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: BRIDGE OF NOSE PRESSURE SORE
- Replies: 19
- Views: 11955
Thanks for all the responses. Well last night I cut one of my super soft fleece hunting gloves up. I took one of the fingers and taped it to the inside of the mask. It felt great. But then it would not seal. Not because of the fleece, but because of the forehead pad kept sliding up. The plastic clip...
- Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:06 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: BRIDGE OF NOSE PRESSURE SORE
- Replies: 19
- Views: 11955
BRIDGE OF NOSE PRESSURE SORE
I have a Respironics Comfort Gel full face mask size large, On a Rem Star Pro M Series Machine with humidity. I'm new to CPAP and started therapy last thurs. What a difference! Only problem is that the bridge of my nose has a stage one pressure ulcer. Skin is reddened, sore, and even had small pustu...
- Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:58 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newly diagnosed,weight loss,dental appliance
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1605
Wow! Thanks for all the responses. Well I had the second sleep study last night with the CPAP and it was not that bad. I started with a nasal pillow but since I'm a mouth breather it did not work so I went to a full face mask. Presto. Allot easier that I thought. I'm a RN by trade so I know a little...
- Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:39 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newly diagnosed,weight loss,dental appliance
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1605
Thanks for the quick responses. I just turned 40 in June. I was an athlete most of my life and never had these problems. I used to be 190lbs at 6'5" back in high school. I'm ready for the mask if it will make me feel better(not as tired through the day and wife kicking me for snoring loud). I'm read...
- Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:52 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newly diagnosed,weight loss,dental appliance
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1605
Newly diagnosed,weight loss,dental appliance
Newly diaganosed with Sever Obstructive sleep apnea. Snoring is moderate to loud and continuous. Apnea Hypopnea Index was 44 per hour. 121 total apneas recorded. O2 sat dropped to 87% at times. Sleep efficency was 86% I'm 6'5" and weigh 255lbs. I have an 18" neck and a med 1/2" overbite. My question...