Does anyone know how long a cpap mahine should last ? I use a remstar plus and I don't know what I would do if it just quit working.
Thanks.
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- Wed Feb 23, 2005 1:36 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: life span of remstar machine?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2140
- Wed Feb 23, 2005 1:33 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Why is my right nostril only chapped?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4751
nassal pillows
I use the cpap pro nassal mask and had the same problem for awhile. I finnally found that I needed to readjust it so that they didn't press up so hard on my nostrils. I moved them out toward to the sides more. I also use a piece of skin sensitve tape (very easy on the skin for repeated use) half on ...
- Fri Feb 18, 2005 12:55 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: surgery
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1643
surgery
For what it's worth I had laser surgery for sleep apnea. They cut out my uvula (that hanging thing in your throat) and reshaped my pallet. I had my tonsils removed when I was a child so no need for that. Not only an unsuccessful procedure but very painfull recovery. About two or three weeks of what ...
- Thu Feb 17, 2005 8:19 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: nasal congestion
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3863
congestion
Sorry to hear about your situation. I 've been there before. I put some vicks vapor rub on a qtip (small amount) and put it up my nose. I also put some in my humidifier at the point where the outlet hose connects. It worked for me. I guess it probably depends on the severity of the congestion though...
- Thu Feb 17, 2005 3:18 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: cpap pro mask
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2011
cpap pro mask
I have been a cpap user for about 3 years now and as most of us I have tried several mask. By far there is nothing to compare to the " cpap pro". It is less intrusive, more comfortable and does not leak. It is a nasal pillow mask. I do however use one small piece of thin "skin sensitive" tape over m...