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by NWLambear
Fri Jan 13, 2006 1:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Weight Loss Club - Friday Check-in
Replies: 10
Views: 2888

Just noticed this topic...how does it work?

Guess I could go "weigh in" on my scales...right? Ugh!! 200 something. I'm 62 (actually 63 next month). It would be great if this CPAP thing helps me with the weight. I'm trying to get my husband to see if he can fix my treadmill. I can start using it (hopefully) after my orthoscopic surgery on my r...
by NWLambear
Fri Jan 13, 2006 1:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dental Hygiene for CPAP users
Replies: 12
Views: 3881

Air in Mouth?

I think if you are doing the treatment right your mouth doesn't dry out. Using a HH and not breathing through you mouth should keep your mouth moist. If you are having trouble with that your mouth must be open That's what I was thinking also.....I don't recall feeling air blowing in my mouth.....I ...
by NWLambear
Thu Jan 12, 2006 12:30 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dental Hygiene for CPAP users
Replies: 12
Views: 3881

Dental Hygiene for CPAP users

Just had my teeth cleaned and dental hygienist recommended the following to me for care of my teeth because of wearing the CPAP at night. It seems that all the air blowing around your teeth and drying out your mouth/teeth can contribute to plaque. Apparently your mouth drying out is not good for you...
by NWLambear
Wed Jan 11, 2006 1:04 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Free Medical Alert Wallet Card
Replies: 14
Views: 4327

Thanks for the site to get the Emergency Medical ID car

Worked great! Filled everything out and printed the ID card out. Now just have to get it laminated. This message board looks great too....I'm a new CPAP user. Tonight will be my 9th night. Going through the typical adjustment period. I got one of the soft u-shape neck pillows and using it at night s...