who says xPAP can't be fun?

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wolewyck
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who says xPAP can't be fun?

Post by wolewyck » Wed Oct 03, 2012 8:04 pm

I made a discovery the other night.

Reading in bed next to someone else who is asleep--or who wants to be--can be a challenge. As many know from childhood, a flashlight under the covers, or the modern version--an e-reader with light--works for a couple minutes, and then gets too stuffy.

However, if you're using an xPAP, suddenly, it's no problem to breathe. It's rather like having a snorkel while swimming...!

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Re: who says xPAP can't be fun?

Post by chunkyfrog » Wed Oct 03, 2012 8:06 pm

No dutch ovens!

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Re: who says xPAP can't be fun?

Post by archangle » Wed Oct 03, 2012 8:38 pm

wolewyck wrote:I made a discovery the other night.

Reading in bed next to someone else who is asleep--or who wants to be--can be a challenge. As many know from childhood, a flashlight under the covers, or the modern version--an e-reader with light--works for a couple minutes, and then gets too stuffy.

However, if you're using an xPAP, suddenly, it's no problem to breathe. It's rather like having a snorkel while swimming...!
Yes, this can also be very neat on a cold night. Just cover up completely and you can still breathe.

You can also purse your lips and blow air continuously at your dog or cat. Or on your spouse.

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