| Cpap |
| Are CPAP machines comfortable, helpful etc.? |
Marcia's answer above is not true.
CPAP stands for continuous positive airway pressure, which means it keeps pressure in your airways, and this will alleviate an obstruction you might have,... |
| Best cpap machines? |
i have had a good experience with lincare, they have good products, they are all over the USA as long as they are covered by your insurance, good luck ... |
| Besides cpap machine what is best cure for sleep apnea? |
Sometimes you can have nasal surgery or have tonsils removed.
Losing weight often helps.
Cpap is the most common and effective treatment.
An ear, nose, and throat doctor should be able t... |
| Does cpap reduce high blood pressure? |
Isn't CPAP a breathing machine to be used while sleeping?
I wouldn't think it would lower blood pressure. There are several hundred drugs, however, which can reduce blood pressure. |
| How to increase CPAP preassure? |
CPAP pressure depends on two important factors; flow rate and the PEEP. However, you need to make sure that, you don`t have a major leak in the system.
You may not achieve an optimum pressure with... |
| Does anyone use cpap and have trouble keeping the mask on at night? |
This is something normal and happens to everyone who wears cpap. Sometimes it is because you have to cough, sneeze or something like that and without even waking you will remove it. Keep trying t... |
| Anyone go off cpap for a few days? |
they make a battery operated one for camping & amish people you'll feel the difference & not a good one ----- pick which day you/ or friend wants your heart, lungs, brain without O2... |
| I currently need CPAP for sleep apnea. if I lose weight is it possible that I will stop needing it? |
Absolutely! Excess fat around the airway and upper body can cause or worsen obstructive sleep apnea (check out the link below). Other things, like avoiding alcohol and sleeping with your head sli... |
| What is a cpap machine used for? |
Treatment of Sleep Apnia, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. It keeps the airway open while you sleep.
I use one and it's changed my life. ... |
| How to increase CPAP pressure? |
On many CPAP machines, you access the menu for these "restricted" features by unplugging the unit, and then plug it back in while holding down some magic combination of buttons. Hold for... |
| I use a CPAP for sleep apnea and I am still exhausted!? |
Are you over weight? If so loose the weight. ... |
| I use a cpap I have mask trouble what do you recommend for some one that sleeps on there stomach? |
You're probably going to have to modify how you sleep. Have you tried sleeping on your side? This should allow the mask to stay on better. Most people find that they have to use is on their... |
| I used dettol to disinfect my dad's CPAP tube,,,but the smel doesnt want ot go away,,it's pretty intense,,,and |
Go to your local DME company and buy a new tube- they don't cost very much...however; depending on where you are, some require a prescription from your doctor's office before they'll... |
| What do you do when you need your CPAP and you have a terrible cold? |
Your CPAP machine should actually help you breath when you have a cold. Depression is not caused by sleep apnea. Check into sleep apnea ... |
| How much does a CPAP machine? Where can i get it? How do i get it? |
You need a doctors order for a Cpap machine. Once you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea your doc will refer you to a home health agency that handles medical supplies and they will set the machi... |
| How do i change cpap pressure on a viasys orion machine? |
call your Home Health Care company, the place you got it from ==== Good Luck ... |
| Does anyone know if you need to take your cpap mahcine with you when you have your lap band surgery? |
I just had the surgery (woohoo) and they did have a cpap machine at the hospital. It was said that I could have brought my own....but who knew? I only stayed overnight but it was wonderful to have ... |
| I sleep with a cpap. can this cause ringing in the ears? |
my friend uses one and never had a preblem like that i would clal the doc and ask
ringing in the ears does happen but not from a c pap and they usually give u meds called lipaflaviniod ... |
| Can being on a CPAP machine cause your heart to enlarge? |
It should not. If you do not use the CPAP machine and stop breathing during the night, then that may cause the heart to enlarge from having to work overtime. The machine pumps air into your syste... |
| Can you wear your CPAP during a thunderstorm? |
I do. The worst that has ever happened is that the electric went out and it stopped running and I woke up.
It sounds to me like you may be concerned about an electric surge electrocuting you.... |
| What is peep and cpap in anesthesia? |
PEEP stands for Positive End Expiratory Pressure and CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. They are the same thing, just stated different ways. Essentially, peep and cpap keep the al... |
| Could sleeping with a CPAP during a test in a sleep lab cause injury to a patient? |
It shouldn't cause an injury. You are being monitored the whole time. If you are concerned about that, just ask. Usually sleep tests are not performed with a CPAP on because they are testin... |
| Hi, haven't used CPAP in 5 months, what is the best way to clean it? |
You will need to first detach and wash all removable parts in warm soapy water including the water container. then you need to rinse well and soak in a solution for at least 30 mins of 1part vinega... |
| I have a cpap connected to oxygen can i disconnect the oxygen? |
A C-pap and oxygen both require a prescription. You don't change a doctors prescription with his/her approval. Call your doctor and ask him to order an over night de-saturation study. The d... |
| What if you still don't feel better after using your CPAP machine? |
Since you have had your machine for about six weeks, these are the things you should be looking for:
1) Do you feel better rested/less sleepy during the day?
2) Do you wake up at night gasping ... |
| How do I change the settings on my Resmed S8 Escape cpap? |
Contact
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| How can u tell if cpap machine is working correctly? |
There should be a test button. Maybe you need to take it back and have it checked, because they have a nerve-racking hum, because of the design. ... |
| Again, can anyone tell me how to get use to cpap machine? |
Didn麓t your respiratory therapist tell you something about the time it takes to get used to using it?
I really can麓t help you here, since i do not have any experience with its use, but call the pe... |
| How do you set the nasal pressure on a ResMed CPAP? |
Not sure but if you have lost the mannual look on the machine there should be a 1-800 number or you can call. Or try your local friendly medical equipment supply (preferrably where ever the unit ca... |
| Changing air pressure on cpap machine? |
you shouldn't be changing the settings. they are set the sleep lab as a result of your sleep study. if they need to be changed call your home care company or your respiratory therapist ... |
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