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by stienman
Thu Apr 21, 2016 9:05 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Another link between high fat diets and sleep apnea
Replies: 18
Views: 3136

Re: Another link between high fat diets and sleep apnea

Two clicks from the article you'll find the full study:

http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/4/207/htm

I linked the article because it provides a decent overview for those interested in only the high level overview and has links to the actual paper. Hopefully this additional link meets your needs better.
by stienman
Tue Apr 19, 2016 10:57 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP for colonoscopy, or is oxygen sufficient?
Replies: 17
Views: 8119

Re: CPAP for colonoscopy, or is oxygen sufficient?

The anesthesiologist needs to know you have sleep apnea, but they will only be applying a light amount of anesthesia during the colonoscopy. You will technically be awake and able to respond to commands, but will probably not remember much, if any, of the colonoscopy. As such it's unlikely that your...
by stienman
Thu Apr 14, 2016 7:43 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can somebody please answer my question
Replies: 6
Views: 2538

Re: Can somebody please answer my question

I was wondering if its possible to put anything bad inside the system like the filter chemicals Yes. Some people put essential oils near the filter inlet. It's recommended not to put anything on the filter itself or inside the machine, but I wouldn't be surprised if some did either of those things ...
by stienman
Mon Apr 11, 2016 12:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Source of air in CPAP
Replies: 14
Views: 3992

Re: Source of air in CPAP

Julie wrote:PR's humor is very dry...
Increase the humidifier setting.
by stienman
Thu Mar 31, 2016 11:36 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Repairing a machine
Replies: 8
Views: 1939

Re: Repairing a machine

Just in case it's something else, try it without the humidifier attached. Disconnect the humidifier, attach the hose directly to the cpap, and see if the noise is still present.
by stienman
Thu Mar 24, 2016 6:00 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Ice in humidifier chamber
Replies: 81
Views: 21670

Re: Ice in humidifier chamber

You could probably even just run a long hose through the ice chest under the ice and water.
by stienman
Thu Mar 24, 2016 5:59 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: is it normal to have more AHI during asthma exacerbation
Replies: 11
Views: 2143

Re: is it normal to have more AHI during asthma exacerbation

Asthma, generally speaking, is airway restriction due to inflammation and mucus buildup. The inflammation can occur anywhere along the airway. It prevents proper function of the lungs, often reducing oxygen. Sleep apnea is a generalized term that includes several possible breathing disorders during ...
by stienman
Wed Mar 23, 2016 8:15 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: WiFi SD cards
Replies: 9
Views: 3172

Re: WiFi SD cards

My understanding is most people who have gone this route use the Toshiba Flashair series of cards. There's a program that sets up the card, but when I've tried it, it failed and I haven't gotten around to resolving the issue. Hopefully others here will chime in and give us some better instructions...
by stienman
Tue Mar 22, 2016 6:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Ice in humidifier chamber
Replies: 81
Views: 21670

Re: Ice in humidifier chamber

It would probably be easier to make a custom ice cube maker that fits the humidifier you plan to use than it would take to make a custom humidifier. That said, I suspect you could make a custom humidifier/cooler with pvc plumbing parts that would meet your needs and fit the hoses. It seems like that...
by stienman
Tue Mar 22, 2016 2:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Ice in humidifier chamber
Replies: 81
Views: 21670

Re: Ice in humidifier chamber

This humidifier looks like it's large enough to hold ice cubes:

https://www.cpap.com/productpage/respir ... atures-tab
by stienman
Tue Mar 22, 2016 2:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Ice in humidifier chamber
Replies: 81
Views: 21670

Re: Ice in humidifier chamber

Your needs are specialized enough that I would echo the suggestion to use an external humidifier tank. Then you can use whatever PAP machine you want without worrying about the humidification needs you have.
by stienman
Tue Mar 22, 2016 9:34 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Seriously, this does not make me happy...
Replies: 28
Views: 7074

Re: Seriously, this does not make me happy...

I wasn't sure I should weigh in or not, whatever you do, make sure it's good for your own health. What I discovered from my own similar experiences is this: - It caused me more pain and unhappiness to worry about it and react to it than it did to ignore it and move on. After I realized that going do...
by stienman
Sun Mar 20, 2016 7:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I don't deal so well with negativity...
Replies: 35
Views: 8277

Re: I don't deal so well with negativity...

I'm sorry you have to deal with this sort of thing, particularly for such worthwhile work you are donating your time to.

I just wanted to take this opportunity to let you know how much I appreciate your work. Thank you.
by stienman
Fri Mar 18, 2016 6:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Battery Backup - Stanley FatMax 1400 Peak Amp Power Station
Replies: 8
Views: 7667

Re: Battery Backup - Stanley FatMax 1400 Peak Amp Power Station

Per the resmed faq( http://www.resmed.com/au/en/consumer/support/therapy-and-maintenance/travel-faqs.html ): ...you can use a modified sine wave inverter with a continuous power rating of 150w or higher for these devices. (not for use with older machines using H2i, H3i or H4i humidifiers). Enquire a...