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by cotech50
Fri Sep 23, 2011 6:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Worried after not sleeping much in my first sleep study
Replies: 18
Views: 2350

Re: Worried after not sleeping much in my first sleep study

Wait for the report. I managed 42 min of sleep on the study although I did not realize it, but it was enough to get the diagnosis. Recommendation was to repeat or go on an auto 7cm to 15 at home then do a titration with a sleep aid. Did the auto and titration pressure was close to where the auto sho...
by cotech50
Tue Sep 13, 2011 6:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed Not Allowed on cpapauction
Replies: 79
Views: 14645

Re: Resmed Not Allowed on cpapauction

If Resmed products were not ordered, and refused by customers customers of DME's and people simply ask for alternatives to their products which by the way is your right then shipments from their warehouses would slow as a DME if they want to score a sale will find you an alternative product if you i...
by cotech50
Fri Jun 24, 2011 6:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Is it bad to be snoring on CPAP
Replies: 14
Views: 3351

Re: Is it bad to be snoring on CPAP

Wife had same problem. Pressure was too low, went to auto with pressure increase problem solved!!
by cotech50
Sun May 29, 2011 8:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: A few of our favorite things
Replies: 19
Views: 4582

Re: A few of our favorite things

I can keep up with my grandchildren!
by cotech50
Wed May 18, 2011 6:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 4 month check up today...another sleep study
Replies: 15
Views: 4520

Re: 4 month check up today...another sleep study

In my sleep study I got only 45 min but enough to also be given an auto with a 7-15 range. Went back for titration and 14 was the bogie and I knew it. The Pulmonologist suggested auto with the range of 11-15 and have not looked back since. Auto is the only way to go!!!!
by cotech50
Fri May 13, 2011 4:27 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Checking data too often?
Replies: 8
Views: 2891

Re: Checking data too often?

As long as I feel good and the machine is doing what it is supposed to do I just look at avg ahi on the machine which is usually 2.5 or less. I will run a report every so often.
by cotech50
Wed May 04, 2011 6:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: When will I start to feel better?
Replies: 10
Views: 3077

Re: When will I start to feel better?

Elisha. By all means next obtain software and educate yourself on what it all means for your treatment. You will probably have to ask for pressure changes to get the optimum treatment as the industry just seems to have a 5 or less AHI bogie and that is it. You need to be able to see possible events ...
by cotech50
Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: supine lost forever
Replies: 15
Views: 4114

Re: supine lost forever

I too started out with Q but now use an ultrmirage nasal mask and I never thought I would ever sleep supine but now I do and very well. Most nights 6+ hrs and no problems with open mouth either. Never say never you have to experiment to get the best you can.
by cotech50
Fri Apr 08, 2011 5:46 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: BEER VS WINE
Replies: 18
Views: 4889

Re: BEER VS WINE

I was never a back sleeper until shoulder surgery but now go out on back wake up on back and sleep well even consuming the NECTAR.
by cotech50
Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:09 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: BEER VS WINE
Replies: 18
Views: 4889

Re: BEER VS WINE

Well I have to admit sometimes it is a BIG glass not your small typical wine glasses.
by cotech50
Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:00 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: BEER VS WINE
Replies: 18
Views: 4889

BEER VS WINE

I know that alcohol is not recommended B4 sleep but in my experience a nice glass of good red wine a couple hours prior to retiring helps me most of the time sleep straight through the night anywhere from 6-9 hrs. Now I can have 2 beers same time period and seems I have to get up anywhere from 1 to ...
by cotech50
Fri Apr 01, 2011 6:57 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: newbie needs advice on getting used to cpap
Replies: 10
Views: 2357

Re: newbie needs advice on getting used to cpap

I too was a mouth breather until cpap. after 6 mos I asked my RT if I could try a nasal mask and WHALA I am using a nasal mask with no problems and am a back sleeper with a pressure of 11-14. Most nights get 6-7 on occasion get 7-8. Good luck hang in there and you too will find the SWEET SPOT!
by cotech50
Mon Mar 28, 2011 7:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Frequency at which you see your sleep Doc...
Replies: 15
Views: 1973

Re: Frequency at which you see your sleep Doc...

I had sleep test ordered by ENT I was seeing for another issue. I went back for last follow-up for that issue, he looked at his notes, examined me and said I was good to go, not one word about the sleep apnea and its treatment. I might add he did not order the apap thet was done by the pulmonologist...
by cotech50
Mon Mar 28, 2011 7:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I am depressed and hopeless but willing to try... AGAIN!
Replies: 22
Views: 4073

Re: I am depressed and hopeless but willing to try... AGAIN!

I have a brother in law on cpap and he does not even know whether he is fixed, auto, or what his pressure is and does not seem concerned at all. He is every DME's dream of a patient.
by cotech50
Mon Mar 28, 2011 7:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: getting a full face mask fitting - what should I ask?
Replies: 4
Views: 609

Re: getting a full face mask fitting - what should I ask?

Started on quattro FF went to nasal but quattro is my cold backup!!!