| Cpap |
| How does dr do nitration with cpap or what is nitration? |
I think you mean TITRATION of your CPAP machine -
Basically, you go in overnight, and wear your CPAP machine. Remember CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure - its a mask that you ... |
| If someone has sleep apnea are there any natural remedies besides a CPAP machine? |
I wouldn't advise this, but I have heard people putting a small strip of tap over part of their mouth. Seems to work for some people. ... |
| How noticeable of a difference will there be when I use my CPAP machine? |
As far as tips on getting used to it, I don't know because I've never used one.
The two people I know who use one have both been able to go off all medications they were taking. One e... |
| Does the Illinois Fire Department carry CPAP? |
No. While CPAP may be used at home or in the hospital, they are not designed to be used in emergency situations. CPAP may be used for a variety of conditions. For heart failure, CPAP is generall... |
| Has anyone lost weight using a CPAP for Sleep Apnea? |
THis is going to sound crazy but it does happen.
Read research done by Dr OZ when people sleep good. Part of this is where the brain is needing certain things to keep it going, so it tells you to... |
| Have any of you used a CPAP for sleep apnea? |
Hi,
If your new to using a CPAP mask for OSA it will be uncomfortable for a while and your body will repeatedly remove it during the night, usually without you knowing. As you get used to the... |
| I have sleep apnea and can't get used to cpap,tried it for awhile now-any other ideas? |
Get checked by an ENT specialist. I had huge tonsils and a throat that seemed to collapse in on itself. My sleep doctor told me I was wasting my time getting surgery, but the ENT doctor told me t... |
| Did you know that Dressups by Brenda are for CPAP machines? |
Thank you for bringing this message. I, too, have severe OSA and agree that they are "ugly" machines. I hide mine in the drawer of my night stand. ... |
| Sleep Apnea Sufferers: What has been your experience with CPAP? |
I am 36 yoa, 6'2", and weigh 250#, I have a 21" neck and have been diagnosed as having sleep apnea. I was put on a CPAP machine and I could not get used to the machine. I got tangled... |
| Lets say I have sleep apena or have symptom, can I buy CPAp by myself or do I must see doctor first? |
Cpap is a unit that requires a prescription just like a drug. You need to see a sleep specialist in order to get one. Not only that they will be able to better acknowledge what is truly going on ... |
| Is there anyone out there that uses the CPAP machine? |
CPAP: An acronym for Continuous Positive Air Pressure. This is a machine that has a mask that goes over the nose and possibly the mouth. The unit provides increased air pressure to help overcome o... |
| Has anyone tried using a chinstrap alone (without cpap) for sleep apnea? |
Only the least severe cases of sleep apnea can be treated this way. Most of my patients who are newer to sleep apnea underwent a sleep study with a chinstrap alone and it was only shown effective f... |
| How do I reset the level on my CPAP? |
I think you should discuss that with your doctor. That is not something that you should do on your own. Even though you don't have insurance, the doctor should be able to tell you how to chang... |
| Did you notice a big improvement with use of the CPAP machine? |
My husband has been using his CPAP machine for about 6 years now. Before, my husband would fall asleep without notice anytime of the day, as soon as he sat down. I don't think he ever saw a wh... |
| How can I get off of my cpap? |
the person above is right, loosing weight can help if that is your problem. if you are on it for obstructive apnea, there are surgiees that they can do to help... then you can get off your cpap.
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| Cpap machine pressure setting locked need to adjust setting any help? |
Many oxygen/cpap and respiratory machines have a tag or label with a 24 hr phone # to the medical supply company where it was delivered from. Often they can help w/ the settings over the phone or c... |
| Does a bi cpap work alot better??? if so how much better than regular cpap?? |
bipap is designed to treat the patient with respiratory depression or hypoventilation, not obstructive sleep apnea. A bipap senses lack of adequate volume and adjusts for that, whereas a cpap sens... |
| CPAP Users: How long did it take you to finally get used to wearing a CPAP mask all night? |
I have supposedly sleep apnea and I know they are right.
I tried it for a while and couldn't handle it, they switch mask and everything. I would take it off during the night or throw it so ... |
| I wake up every morning at 5:30 for the past two nights For the past two nights I have slept with a Cpap? |
it sounds like your body went through its REM cycle. Something similar happened to me when I started wearing my CPAP. I would wake up rested after 4 or 5 hours of sleep. I got up went to the bathro... |
| I'm a sleep tech, and I know what this is, but I want to ask everyone if they or someone they know uses a CPAP |
I know many, in my personal life, who use C-paps or Bipaps. I most likely know more because I am an RT. I just found out that my Sunday school leader uses one today. We talked about it and diffe... |
| What can I do to reduce the sleep apnea I have? I already use a CPAP machine. I need help.? |
If trying different masks does not help = you may consider having another sleep study with your apparatus as well as some other options. Hopefully your doctor and his or her staff can be of some h... |
| Are Dr.'s over diagnosing sleep apnea to increase the profits of CPAP machine manufacturers? |
Well, without being too specific, I have a relative who worked his entire life for a pharmaceutical manufacturer. The funding for research he was doing in the early eighties was mysteriously pulle... |
| Anyone know what to do when you have a cold and cannot nose breathe well with a CPAP or BIPAP? PLEASE HELP!!!! |
You can get an alternate mask for your CPAP that covers your mouth as well as your nose so if your nose is stuffed you'll still get the benefits of CPAP by breathing through your mouth. If the... |
| "Why do I wake up from severe nose pain while using CPAP machine?"? |
Call the tech that set it up for you. It may be something as simple as the pressure may need adjusted. If not then go to the doctor that ordered the whole thing. ... |
| How fast is the growth of sleep apnea treatment (mainly via CPAP)? |
Sleep Apnea effects more than 12 million Americans! More over weight people and diabetics have sleep apnea. It usually effects men over 40 who are over weight. There are 3 types of Sleep Apnea:
1.... |
| Is the CPAP Pro as effective for sleeping as the CPAP? |
I am think of trying it myself. I use a nasal aire, and it works good. I just hate feeling as if it is going to fall out of your nose after using it for several months. Nasal Aire is alot better th... |
| Anybody got any CPAP recommendations? |
I use a RemStar Pro (C-Flex) by Respironics. It has almost 12,000 hours on it and I have never had any trouble with it. I used to travel extensively and took this unit with me. It comes with its... |
| Which is better, cpap, bipap or apap? |
Well I can help you out on this one. There is pretty big differenced in the 3. It depends on what you need as an individual. Cpap is a continuous pressure with no let off when you exhale. If yo... |
| What is cpap respirator? |
CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. It's a device used in people with sleep apnea to prevent them from having the apnea episodes during the night (where they stop breathing f... |
| CPAP! Is it pretty common to take a few nights to get used to sing a CPAP? |
Don't give up! It may take a few nights, but once you get used to it you will not ever want to sleep without it again. Make sure the mask is not too tight, and do feel free to hit the ramp but... |
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