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by sawmill
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 ...
by sawmill
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...
by sawmill
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...
by sawmill
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...
by sawmill
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...