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- 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...
- 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:
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https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-scr ... /items/ice
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https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-scr ... /items/ice
- 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...
- 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...