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cpapdreams
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Post by cpapdreams » Thu Nov 29, 2007 12:10 pm

I decided to join the site after visiting a few times. This is a great site and I have found it a useful source of information. I work for a national DME company
doing cpap instruction for new patients. I'm also a respiratory therapy student
graduating in June of 08. I have mild sleep apnea and I'm currently using a respironics m-series auto with a-flex with a resmed liberty hybrid mask. I look forward to interacting with all of you here.


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Post by OutaSync » Thu Nov 29, 2007 12:18 pm

Welcome to the board! I think that you will bring a fresh perspective to the forum. You will find all kinds of useful information here, as well as some great personalities.

Bev
Diagnosed 9/4/07
Sleep Study Titrated to 19 cm H2O
Rotating between Activa and Softgel
11/2/07 RemStar M Series Auto with AFlex 14-17
10/17/08 BiPAP Auto SV 13/13-23, BPM Auto, AHI avg <1

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Post by gasp » Thu Nov 29, 2007 1:27 pm

Welcome!

Glad to see a future RT who also has apnea is a forum member.

I agree this forum contains much useful information! If you plan to search the forum for past posts on member's experience with their RTs, I suggest Google. It works better than the forum's search feature.

Here is a CPAPtalk article you may find interesting:

cpaptalk-articles/building-CPAP-support-team.html

Welcome and best wishes!

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Post by DreamStalker » Thu Nov 29, 2007 3:20 pm

Welcome.

Looks like you know how to choose your equipment quite well.
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Post by rested gal » Thu Nov 29, 2007 6:07 pm

Welcome to the board, cpapdreams.
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Post by RipVW » Thu Nov 29, 2007 6:34 pm

Welcome, cpapdreams! Yes, this is the best forum! I've visited a few others as well, but cpaptalk.com is THE apnea forum in my opinion. Glad you're here with us!
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Post by sharon1965 » Thu Nov 29, 2007 9:09 pm

welcome to the boards, cpapdreams...looking forward to hearing your perspective on things!

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Welcome!!

Post by MissyC » Thu Nov 29, 2007 10:27 pm

Hi,

I agree with you. This is definately a wonderful resource and people are so resourceful and helpful.
I am sure you will enjoy visiting this site as I have.
Good luck with your studies and your input will bring a great perspective to this forum.

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Post by mindy » Fri Nov 30, 2007 7:15 am

Welcome!

It's great how many different perspectives we have here and, most important, how willing people are to share what works for them. We have an incredible group of lab rats

Mindy

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Post by Sundown » Fri Nov 30, 2007 10:29 pm

Welcome!

The members here are wonderful, intelligent, informative and just full of tips and advice!

I didn't know jack about anything .... since my Sleep Doc couldn't care less, but the members here and the forums have helped me tremendously!

Welcome!
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