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- Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:13 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: SoRe NoSe
- Replies: 3
- Views: 599
Re: SoRe NoSe
The nasal pillows shouldn't cause pain or open sores. Usually when this happens the top strap is too tight or the nasal pillows are the wrong size. Thanks so much I thought that was the cream but wasnt sure. I am using the small size pillow. THe medium one really hurt my nose. The DME said small, b...
- Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:08 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.
- Replies: 772
- Views: 4692798
Re: Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.
Okay, here is my story. First diagnosed with apnea in 2004? was given full mask and machine. I couldnt stand the full mask awake, let alone asleep, claustrophobic. My doctor recommended that I wear the mask increasingly time limits in the day to get used to it. Well, never worked and never slept one...
- Wed Mar 06, 2013 10:51 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: SoRe NoSe
- Replies: 3
- Views: 599
SoRe NoSe
Hello All, I am not a newbie and have great success with my CPAP machine. Lately, the outside of my nose has been very sore. It has been very dry and often has sores which prevent me for using the machine for a few a nights, which is definitely not good. I know you cant used petroleum based products...
- Wed Mar 06, 2013 10:48 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Does Medicare only cover rentals of machines?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2343
Re: Does Medicare only cover rentals of machines?
I have Medicare and after two 6-month compliance checks, the machine is mine. Also the DME calls me every 6 months or whenever its time for new stuff, to ask me if I need new hoses, humidifer chamber or anything else. I did not have to pay for anything. I do have a supplement Medicare, but I dont be...
- Fri Sep 23, 2011 9:08 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Home sleep study???
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2453
Home sleep study???
Hi everyone! My partner is having / doing herself a home sleep study. This is what was ordered by the Dr. The company will send the equipment with a video on how to hook it up. One question I have is it doesn't include leg monitors. It also doesn't include a therapeutic portion. She will use the equ...