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Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 9:27 pm
by Wulfman
Mike2000 wrote:Plenty of people are happy on straight CPAP without data because they feel great each day.
Unfortunately, there are far too many that DON'T.....and have no idea why or how to correct their problems. Far too many give up for various reasons.....lousy mask, no humidification, wrong machine settings, etc., etc.
Having detailed data and the software to interpret it at least gives them a look at what's working or not.
Den
Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 10:16 pm
by seenas
Wulfman Unfortunately, there are far too many that DON'T.....and have no idea why or how to correct their problems. Far too many give up for various reasons.....lousy mask, no humidification, wrong machine settings, etc., etc.
Having detailed data and the software to interpret it at least gives them a look at what's working or not.
I totally agree, I was very uncomfortable until my machine was changed to a APAP (suffered from aerophagia), mask was switched (I was very uncomfortable). Software helped me understand my settings. Changes were made to improve titration.
Seena
Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 10:21 pm
by Offerocker
Wulfman wrote:Mike2000 wrote:Plenty of people are happy on straight CPAP without data because they feel great each day.
Unfortunately, there are far too many that DON'T.....and have no idea why or how to correct their problems. Far too many give up for various reasons.....lousy mask, no humidification, wrong machine settings, etc., etc.
Having detailed data and the software to interpret it at least gives them a look at what's working or not.
Den
I've been reading this 'discussion', and all I can add is a big
WOLF HOWL IN AGREEMENT.
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I highlighted the "Bottom Line" of this issue.)