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by Rob_Dempsey
Wed Dec 10, 2008 11:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Full Face Mask
Replies: 3
Views: 978

Full Face Mask

Ok so i'm looking for some advice on a full face mask. I used a medium Mirage Quattro for my first mask and although i was starting to get some relief from it, I could not stand what it was doing to my face. Even with padacheek and some macks and bandaids I ended up with a open sore on the bridge of...
by Rob_Dempsey
Wed Dec 03, 2008 10:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep Study Results
Replies: 4
Views: 877

Re: Sleep Study Results

Regarding the Quattro, that is what I am using. Have you tried adjusting the knob at the top some to take pressure off the bridge of the nose? I know I've had to find that sweet spot to get mine to fit both on the bridge of my nose and the chin area, but I also realize that every face is different,...
by Rob_Dempsey
Wed Dec 03, 2008 9:56 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep Study Results
Replies: 4
Views: 877

Re: Sleep Study Results

PLM in titration study was less...12.5% so maybe with treatment that won't be an issue. As for the nasal mask, I've always been slightly congested my whole life. Don't know if it's allergies or just my body but I used to blame it on me being smoker. I quit five months ago and still the same so I tho...
by Rob_Dempsey
Wed Dec 03, 2008 9:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep Study Results
Replies: 4
Views: 877

Sleep Study Results

Well i had my 2 studies done a few months ago and got my machine just never really looked at the results. Finally decided i would post them up. Results Total sleep time is 161.5 minutes with supine time of 113 minutes and side time of nine minutes. Sleep efficiency is 40% which is markedly reduced. ...
by Rob_Dempsey
Sun Oct 26, 2008 11:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: The outstanding cost of a sleep study...
Replies: 23
Views: 3107

Re: The outstanding cost of a sleep study...

HA I win.. According to explanation of benefits I just receieved in the mail... EE Kent General Amount Allowed Plan Covers Patient Pays Diagnostic Services 09/02/08 8823.00 8117.16 6493.73 1623.43 Absolutely Ridiculous...I have had this insurance since I turned 18 hardly ever used it so I didn't kno...