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by nate fry
Thu Aug 23, 2012 8:54 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need some advise
Replies: 6
Views: 1069

Re: Need some advise

18 is a pretty high pressure. You shold talk to a GOOD ent to see if there is anything they can do for you. When I first talked to an ent I have to admitt it scared me. So I waited 6 years till one night I lost power on my cpap. It was horrible so I went in and had several problems repaired. I feel ...
by nate fry
Thu Aug 23, 2012 8:42 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How do you change the settings on a ResMed VPAP S?
Replies: 11
Views: 11265

Re: How do you change the settings on a ResMed VPAP S?

I turned mine up a little and it helped. I think you have to pplay around with it a little to find the right pressure. The techs are close but I found I feel better with just a bit more. You just unplug the machine and hold down 2 buttons and hold them while you plug it back in and it will be unlock...
by nate fry
Wed Aug 22, 2012 9:00 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Young newly diagnosed questions
Replies: 13
Views: 3147

Re: Young newly diagnosed questions

I would find a good ent and see if they can help you. I had several problems and had 77 events per hour. After surgery I now have around 7. Life is much better. If your in a situation where you don't have your machine it can be scary as well as dangerous. And if you get the right surgeon they can fi...
by nate fry
Wed Aug 22, 2012 8:47 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Benefits of Surgery for Deviated Septum??
Replies: 19
Views: 7638

Re: Benefits of Surgery for Deviated Septum??

I had the surgery about 4 years ago and it made a major difference. It does take a long time to fully heal. Probably a year or so to really feel normal. I also had tonsils out and a surgery to keep from choking on my tounge. I went camping and my battery on my cpap ran out. I had a horrible night an...
by nate fry
Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:15 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone "take breaks" from their CPAP?
Replies: 58
Views: 13127

Re: Anyone "take breaks" from their CPAP?

Leave your humidifier at home , I never use mine. If you do you machine may be set to high.
by nate fry
Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:13 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone "take breaks" from their CPAP?
Replies: 58
Views: 13127

Re: Anyone "take breaks" from their CPAP?

No, I want to live.
by nate fry
Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:11 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Addicted to Afrin
Replies: 63
Views: 18089

Re: Addicted to Afrin

I meant an ent ear nose and throat doctor and see what is going on.
by nate fry
Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:10 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Addicted to Afrin
Replies: 63
Views: 18089

Re: Addicted to Afrin

After 6 years of daily afrin I got the surgeries. Wish i hadn't waited so long. If you have an obstruction see an snt and fix it. A spray can't fix it.
by nate fry
Mon Jun 29, 2009 12:59 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Second Guessing My Purchase
Replies: 35
Views: 4560

Re: Second Guessing My Purchase

You can tell if you have apnea without a study. A study proves to the insurance company you need one and gives you an idea where to set it. You can figure out where to set it on your own. If you feel like a pillow is over you face turn it up. If it blows your head off so to speak turn it down. You c...
by nate fry
Mon Jun 29, 2009 12:51 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How long will my machine last?
Replies: 11
Views: 2360

Re: How long will my machine last?

My remstar has 15000 hours on it and still runs good. I understand you can get a new one from most insurance companies after 5000 hours.
by nate fry
Mon Jun 29, 2009 12:48 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Does anyone trust CPAP equipment in checked luggage
Replies: 49
Views: 7118

Re: Does anyone trust CPAP equipment in checked luggage

No ! And it doesn't count as a carry on.
by nate fry
Wed Jun 17, 2009 10:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP & Camping (Battery Powered)
Replies: 5
Views: 1794

Re: CPAP & Camping (Battery Powered)

hat should work just make sure it is fully charged first. I use the same setup on my sailboat.
by nate fry
Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Scared
Replies: 57
Views: 6892

Re: Scared

I still get nervous thinking apnea is what got my dad and his dad. Lucky for me and you that we know what the problem is. No you can do something about it. I hope you have a cpap machine or get one soon. My uncle got one from the va but it took forever.In the meantime you can use those breath right ...
by nate fry
Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Wondering how many use their ramp????
Replies: 41
Views: 4725

Re: Wondering how many use their ramp????

I don't use it. I think it is so new people aren't afraid and give cpap a try. But after your used to it, you don't need it.