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- Tue Nov 03, 2015 7:11 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Seriously, how often do you replace your masks?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 8584
Seriously, how often do you replace your masks?
I have always found myself resisting the 6 month replacement schedule recommended by my DME. Granted, the DME folks have a vested interest in keeping a steady income from our "supplies" but surely some objective clinical information has got to be available somewhere. I should point out that I am on ...
- Tue Nov 03, 2015 7:01 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: How to get used to the mask?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1702
Re: How to get used to the mask?
HANG IN THERE!!! You will find that you will go through quite a trial and error process finding the right mask. You might find yourself often adjusting the strap tension to get to your liking. Many choices these days...give yourself permission to try them all. Your perfect choice is out there just k...
- Tue Nov 03, 2015 6:53 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: No longer need CPAP?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6851
Re: No longer need CPAP?
Looking at your low pressure setting perhaps you might consider some of the surgical options that are available. Lots of information available on the web for you to learn the benefits and risks. Remember also that this is a serious medical condition that can be fatal if untreated ( stroke, heart att...
- Tue Nov 03, 2015 6:33 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Whistling, leaking hateful little thing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2021
Re: Whistling, leaking hateful little thing
Try a different mask!!! I have gone through probably 5 or 6 different styles and brands before I found the "one". Whistling during therapy is a dead give away that it is time for a change to something new. Different styles seem to handle higher pressures better than others. I am trying nasal pillows...
- Tue Nov 03, 2015 6:25 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Has anybody got 100% relief using CPAP
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7041
Re: Has anybody got 100% relief using CPAP
So many considerations to reach conclusion of successful cpap therapy...like most changes to your body, it takes time. For me the constant heartburn, dangerously high blood hemoglobin, high blood pressure all created obstacles to a good nights sleep. ALL went away as a result of cpap therapy and wit...