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by mastahowie
Tue Dec 10, 2019 2:09 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Trying new masks
Replies: 2
Views: 1813

Trying new masks

I've noticed that sometimes I get really bad dry mouth, even with use of a humidifier. I am currently using the nuance pro nasal pillow, and although I didn't mouth-breathe during my sleep study, I am suspecting that I do on-occasion. I'll probably invest in a chin strap to see if that will help, bu...
by mastahowie
Thu Dec 06, 2018 11:53 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: tsa and carry on water
Replies: 39
Views: 25761

Re: tsa and carry on water

If you must have it as a carry-on, try freezing it first:

Source:
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-scr ... /items/ice
by mastahowie
Mon Dec 03, 2018 1:31 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: AHI at home much higher than while using CPAP during sleep study
Replies: 2
Views: 296

AHI at home much higher than while using CPAP during sleep study

Hello, Newbie here, I wanted to get some insight on my experience to date. I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea 1.5 years ago with an AHI of 37.9. During my split-night test, a pressure setting of 8 cmH2O was able to get my AHI down to 1.1. (See results below). IMG_2195.JPG I only recently discov...
by mastahowie
Sun Dec 02, 2018 11:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can CPAP cause vision problems ?
Replies: 25
Views: 66022

Re: Can CPAP cause vision problems ?

Newbie to the forum here, but am an ophthalmologist so would like to weigh in. Really, this is a 2 part answer, as OSA itself is associated with various ocular disorders. OSA is associated with floppy eyelids, ischemic optic neuropathy, glaucoma, papilledema, and retinal problems. Think of it as a c...