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by cpapthomas
Thu Jul 29, 2010 3:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie Question - Anyone using a mouthpiece/shifting teeth?
Replies: 2
Views: 1100

Newbie Question - Anyone using a mouthpiece/shifting teeth?

Other than those who have responded, is there anyone out there that 1. is using any type of mouthpiece, 2. How long have you used it? 3. Did you have a shifting of the teeth or why are you using that along with the mask? 4. What type of mask are you using? 5. If I got a mouthpiece with my mask, what...
by cpapthomas
Tue Jul 27, 2010 12:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie question-elaborate on pressure-induced central apne
Replies: 2
Views: 1424

Newbie question-elaborate on pressure-induced central apne

I just read in the newbie section. It said to be careful....."IF YOU GO 2 OR 3 ABOVE YOUR TITRATED PRESSURE IT IS LIKELY TO LEAD TO A PRESSURE-INDUCED CENTRAL APNEA. Can you explain to me in detail what actually takes place and what is pressure-induced central apnea? Thank you. All the best.
by cpapthomas
Thu Jul 22, 2010 2:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ALL Nasal Pillow Mask Users....I have a question
Replies: 3
Views: 984

ALL Nasal Pillow Mask Users....I have a question

I am trying to figure out which mask to get and I'd like to get as much information on the Nasal Pillow Mask as possible. Has anyone else, other than those who have responded already (Thank you), out there had any problems at all with their Nasal Pillow Mask that would lead me away from going in tha...
by cpapthomas
Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: NEWBIE-HELP ...I'm only sleeping 1 hour/night with the CPAP
Replies: 7
Views: 1452

NEWBIE-HELP ...I'm only sleeping 1 hour/night with the CPAP

I started using the CPAP last week. 7 years ago (2003) I had the sleep test and received the REMstar plus machine with the nasal mask that is labeled with the name "Mirage & Ultra Mirage RESMED" mask. I tried it for a few nights and could only seem to wear it for an hour or so because it was so unco...
by cpapthomas
Tue Jul 20, 2010 1:56 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Know of a Machine with software, auto-tritation,heat Humid.
Replies: 3
Views: 927

Know of a Machine with software, auto-tritation,heat Humid.

I am a newbie. I've had a machine for 7 years, used it 3 days, back in 2003. I was not getting to sleep with it and put it in storage because when I learned to sleep without snoring (laying on my stomach and leaning my head over the side of the pillow so my face was somewhat looking down). I've got ...
by cpapthomas
Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:22 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Questions for any UARS members using CPAP
Replies: 4
Views: 1151

Questions for any UARS members using CPAP

I am a newbie (1 week on the machine and mask...I use a REMstar 1 Plus Respironics and the mask is a mirage & ultra mirage RESMED mask.....this is the equipment I was issued 7 years ago which I was not able to sleep comfortably with so I packed it away.) I'm doing about 1 to 1 1/2 hours/night as I a...
by cpapthomas
Tue Jul 20, 2010 10:04 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: long time nasal pillow mask users
Replies: 5
Views: 1771

long time nasal pillow mask users

I am a newbie. I have read that nasal masks put pressure on the upper teeth and have caused peoples upper teeth to shift. I have also read that full face masks put pressure on the lower teeth and have caused people's lower teeth to shift. Do you know anything about this and has the long term usage o...
by cpapthomas
Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:23 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: HELP for a newbie
Replies: 4
Views: 837

HELP for a newbie

I have 2 questions: 1. I am trying to send a question to a member. I am logged in. I put the code in and am careful that it is case sensitive (however most of the codes seem to be all capitals). I keep getting the flag that tells me to re-enter a different code because I am not entering the correct ...
by cpapthomas
Tue Jul 13, 2010 3:29 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: HELP on everything about cpap
Replies: 6
Views: 1445

HELP on everything about cpap

I do not have internet at home, so if someone asks me a question, then please be patient, I'll have to wait to get back to the library, which may, in some cases, be some days away, depending on when I can get back. In advance, thank you for your help. I'll tell you a little bit about me before I ask...