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by anonEmouse
Thu Aug 26, 2021 10:39 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Long Time User With A Few Questions
Replies: 10
Views: 2403

Re: Long Time User With A Few Questions

Amazon sells dreamports for around $12 a box. You can buy a years supply at makesleepeasy.com even cheaper, but it's in bulk, for like $10/box. Mine are covered by insurance like a nasal mask and pillow cushion. Get them covered that way through aeroflow. I have a place at the beach though and I bo...
by anonEmouse
Thu Aug 26, 2021 10:34 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Long Time User With A Few Questions
Replies: 10
Views: 2403

Re: Long Time User With A Few Questions

Yes, I wish they could get the costs of the "Dreamports" down. If the cost of your supplies is covered by insurance, you might check whether the Bleep stuff is covered. For some people it is. Does your mouth open because your jaw drops some, or is it more that your lips part? If the latter, would y...
by anonEmouse
Wed Aug 25, 2021 7:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Long Time User With A Few Questions
Replies: 10
Views: 2403

Re: Long Time User With A Few Questions

With age, the tissues lining the airway can sag a bit, which may account for the little uptick in OAs you’re seeing. I would say it isn’t anything to worry about, but if you’d like to try raising your minimum pressure a bit, that’s an easy experiment. Try going up by just .6 and see how it goes. So...
by anonEmouse
Wed Aug 25, 2021 2:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Long Time User With A Few Questions
Replies: 10
Views: 2403

Re: Long Time User With A Few Questions

What makes you think you are having a high number of apnea events? Fair question. I should have provided more context. In comparison to say, last year, they seem to be up a bit. A general comparison to "someone else" or some "average" is an unrealistic goal. For a little context, this first one is ...
by anonEmouse
Wed Aug 25, 2021 11:42 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Long Time User With A Few Questions
Replies: 10
Views: 2403

Long Time User With A Few Questions

Hi, I've been using a CPAP since June of 2011. Machine Information.png A couple of years ago I had a heart attack that completely blocked an artery, and they were unable to open the blockage. Having previously thought such an event would be conclusive, I was (pleasantly) surprised to learn that is n...