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by Sir.Squirtle
Wed Jun 22, 2011 5:08 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hi Everyone!! im new!!
Replies: 15
Views: 4198

Re: Hi Everyone!! im new!!

Polly, Godbless I'm having trouble too. I'm on day five and can only tolerate Cpap 2 hours a night if even that. The pressure is a bit much even with a-flex...I have asthma. It takes me a while to get a breathing rhythm going, and when I do, I get tired after a while. Even after I take off the mask,...
by Sir.Squirtle
Mon Jun 20, 2011 4:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Stranger in a new land.
Replies: 10
Views: 1975

Re: Stranger in a new land.

Hawthorne, it is that one! Philips Respironics REMstar auto system one. The mask is a ResMed.
by Sir.Squirtle
Mon Jun 20, 2011 2:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Stranger in a new land.
Replies: 10
Views: 1975

Re: Stranger in a new land.

Thanks Nan, Hawthorne, arch, and tallon I'm taking in all you have to say. I will do the passive humidifier setting tonight. My machine has an a-flex setting that I keep at 3. I just remembered that at work. Glad there are people that take the time to post. I'll be back with the gear names
by Sir.Squirtle
Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:23 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Stranger in a new land.
Replies: 10
Views: 1975

Re: Stranger in a new land.

Thank you, Nan! I will fill out the equipment part as soon as I get home. Btw, how has CPAP helped you?
by Sir.Squirtle
Mon Jun 20, 2011 6:10 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Stranger in a new land.
Replies: 10
Views: 1975

Stranger in a new land.

Hello, just diagnosed with severe OSA and getting used to all the new terms and so forth. I had a AHI of 70 at the sleeplab and prescribed a CPAP machine. Don't know the make or model, but it has a ramp feature and other nifty ideas. I use a full face mask which I didn't like the idea of at first, b...