So the Bi-level did better than the Provent, but neither were very good when I was on my back. With Provent I had an AHI of 19 and with Bi-level it was 12, so room for improvement on both fronts. Due to the split nature of the study the tech didn't have the time to optimize the Bi-Level pressure. I ...

Hi Neurotomy, I am interested in your situation because so far, I have been unable to tolerate the cpap machine. After initially thinking that perhaps I was making some progress in being able to sleep an initial block of 3 hours before waking up and becoming fully aroused, I am back to sleeping the...

I abandoned Provent. I couldn't keep my mouth shut, even with a chinstrap, and the mouth openings were waking me. Considering it only works 50% of the time, it didn't seem worthwhile to continue banging my head against a wall trying to tolerate them (also the sleep aids I was using to help me toler...

Hey guys, Ok, doc sent me in for a sleep study because I have an enlarged heart. It functions normally and no sign of heart disease so he thinks apnea is the problem. I get diagnosed with mild sleep apnea. They give me the headgear and nasal mask and it starts to rub a sore on the bridge of my nose...

If you can get the stickiness to work, it looks pretty good. Would you be able to post your Oximeter readings for both nights. I'm very curious as to how well Provent works. Thanks. I'll post the results from the sleep study when I get them tomorrow. I think this will be more helpful for everyone, ...

It's been a few months now since went on Provent. The overall effect is positive but I get a general feeling it's not working a well. I did a sleep study last week with Provent and get the results tomorrow. It was a split study, 4 hours on Provent and 4 hours on a Bi-level machine. Unlike the previo...

I did a sleep study monitoring my SP02 levels and pulse using an Oximeter with the Provent strips at home. My doctor requested it to see if my levels were staying up. 1st night I stayed consistently above 90, which is good. 2nd night, they fell off and my Sp02 levels dropped consistently into the 80...

By tabs do you mean the little part that sticks out from the circle? Those are supposed to point toward your eye, or at least your ear, not down toward your lip. I meant plugs - had "tabs" on the brain. They overlap on my nose and where they meet at the center bottom is where I'll likely have a lea...

She even took notes when I mentioned how the tabs ARE oriented even though common guidelines is that they are not. What do you mean about this? I'm writing it up with diagrams too. I explained it in an earlier post which I doubt I can find now I hope the adhesion issue isn't a pervasive issue. I'm ...

Therapy That (doesn't) Stick. A Call with Provent Customer Care As I mentioned on the thread previously I've been having adhesion issues while using Provent. I had a 40% loss of the Provent strip on my 10-pack starter kit, which to me was unacceptable. So I gave them a call to find out what could h...

I am not sure that to say that it is "moderately" effective is accurate. I think it's more accurate to say that for some people it's highly effective, for others less so, and for some probably not at all. SU, as usual, you are spot-on. And that neither Provent nor your sleep doctor have any defined...

This thread is entertaining as well as informative! I was considering getting a trial pack for when we're on the road and hubby insists on "getting there before morning--come hell or high water". Now I am doubting if this is just too much bother for me. I adapted to it right away without really any...

I tired Provent customer line and talked to someone who said that most people average whatever 1-15 days to adjust. I keep asking if there are people who take longer to adjust, but ultimately do, and she doesn't really know because those people don't call her back. Aventus really needs to take some...

Hell if I'm giving up yet, though. You go Grrl! Your mouth refuses to cooperate Maybe give it a few more nights but it may be getting to the point of ridiculousness. Do you feel it's working when you aren't breathing through your mouth? Have you tried calling the Provent customer rep (number is on ...

Yes, I'm using a room humidifier. Mine are "standard resistance" too. You should call and ask if there's a low resistance one. I think you may breath real hard, you must have some strong lungs. Heh. I recall you saying you were experiencing dry mouth on Provent, did the humidifier resolve that? I w...