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by thedean
Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:46 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Children and Sleep Disordered Breathing Surgery not the cure
Replies: 6
Views: 1057

Surgery for Adenotonsillectomy in Children is the first line of defense. The link below is for a dentist who has done extensive studies on shape of mouth. His primary focus is on brest feeding to achive a correct shape but orthodontic work after age 7-8 to correct a high narrow hard palet is a seco...
by thedean
Wed May 30, 2007 3:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Should cpaptalk Be Divided Into Categories or Subsections?
Replies: 111
Views: 31142

Yes / no - it is tech feasible to have it both ways depending on the user.
Create several subcategories. and allow each user to set up his own personal format. either all / or divided into sub. seems this way every body wins.
God BLess
by thedean
Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:24 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Any silicone free mask???
Replies: 9
Views: 5638

The respironics profilelite uses a urethane skin for its gel cover. There are also vinal nasal masks sold to hospitals a third option is to take a silicon mask and deep Clean it with a mild detergent soak hot water for at least 8 + hours and rinse several times / soak in hot tap water for 8 + hours....
by thedean
Mon Nov 27, 2006 9:36 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 1 year 10 masks, dental devices, surgery, Oracle question
Replies: 24
Views: 6671

The oracle will require a very good humidifier like the aussie system.
The other full mask that could help is the old Respironics Total.
It seals around the forehead so nasal / eye problems are not an issue.
Good Luck and God Bless

by thedean
Mon Jun 12, 2006 2:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Total face mask?
Replies: 6
Views: 1907

The TOTAL is used a lot in the Hospital Emergency rooms because it fits a lot of faces with one size -fits many.. It seals around the parameter of the face so it actually leaks less! Since it is a clear shell around the face , it is less claustrophobic than some fullface masks. It's appearance tends...