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by dbf73
Sun Aug 27, 2006 9:47 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Is there any connection between Apnea & Alopecia in Wome
Replies: 1
Views: 980

Is there any connection between Apnea & Alopecia in Wome

Does anyone here know if there has been any study on Apnea causing Alopecia in women? I am fairly new to this group and have just started CPAP in late June. I also have Alopecia and It seems to me that my hair is starting to grow back since using my cpap. Maybe it's just wishful thinking on my part ...
by dbf73
Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New confused person
Replies: 16
Views: 4091

I did not sleep well during my 1st sleep study either I slept for 210 minutes total. But that was enough time for them to tell me I tested positive for OSA. I went back to my Doctor a week later only to arrive and find out that the office had no power and they were not seeing any patients. I did go ...
by dbf73
Fri Jul 28, 2006 5:53 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Female with small facial features seeks good CPAP mask
Replies: 5
Views: 1382

I have a very small nose infact the DME was going to try and order me a child size mask. But what is working for me right now is a Swift Nasal Pillow with the small pillow. I am also a side sleeper. I had a problem at first with it making my nares sore and red but I use a little Vitamine E oil on my...
by dbf73
Sat Jul 15, 2006 12:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Curiosity Thread starting again Where do you live?
Replies: 602
Views: 110789

Grew up on Long Island 23 years
Chicago 26 years
North Carolina 2 years Love the weather here in NC better than up North
by dbf73
Thu Jul 06, 2006 7:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sore Nares...Looking for Another Mask Option
Replies: 30
Views: 19225

I have been on CPAP for about 2 weeks now and am obviously new to this world. I had a big problem with sore nares the first few nights with my Swift mask. What I have been using is Vitamin E oil on my nares and the soreness is all gone. I also had a problem with the straps slipping on my head and I ...