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BiPAP breaking? It seems that my machine starts having trouble after about 10 hours of use, sometimes only 5. The fan still runs, but the force is gone. I turn it off for awhile and, when I restart it, all is well. Do you suppose the degree of my apnea, complex, might be more than the motor on that machine can take? It sho... 21 Jan 2008 10:38
Fisher & Paykel Sleepstyle 608 . . . Looking for an opinion from someone that uses this cpap. Looking at this one and Resmed S8 Elite. The F&P is about 45% cheaper. I do not need the card reader and other bells and whistles of the S8, but do want automatic altitude compensation. ... 20 Jan 2008 14:10
Use of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) for excessive sleepiness Hi, I am new to this group. I have struggled with excessive sleepiness for a number of years now. Fortunately I have had a very forgiving boss who has allowed me to come to work at 11 am after sleeping through 2 or 3 alarms. I have also felt exhausted through out the day. I was unable to drive for more than a... 20 Jan 2008 02:45
Travel CPAP . . . I have dragged a Bipap Pro (setup as a cpap) everywhere for the last (5) years and it's time for something new. Need small, built in humidification and auto altitude adjustment. Quiet would be a plus too. Suggestions? ... 18 Jan 2008 16:11
Good Sleep doctor in Milwaukee? I am looking for recommendations for sleep doctors in Milwaukee. Thanks to all on this group for everything. Long time apnea sufferer John ... 17 Jan 2008 13:14
Benadryl and Melatonin -- a potential problem? I seem to have dropped in on the tail end of am exchange that mentioned some problem with combining melatonin and the benadryl sleep inducers. Can someone fill me in on what is supposed to be the problem? the combination works extremely well for me and has for some time. ... 17 Jan 2008 09:51
Benadryl and Melatonin - Attn: Sue Hi Sue, Thanks for the info on Benadryl and Melatonin. I had no idea there could be a potential problem. No wonder I slept so soundly. Thank goodness I never had a problem and one just never knows when same could occur. I won't return to this combo. Fran ... 16 Jan 2008 19:48
ASV sleep results!! These are the numbers with the ASV. The BiPAP results are listed after the ASV. I've put the other two studies below. I'm buying the machine, if my HMO won't and I'm not buying it from Apria. I'd like to kill HMOs and that weenie who calls himself a "sleep specialist." Sleep Architecture TIB 12.5 ts... 15 Jan 2008 11:08
CPAP/BIPAP face masks: One possible solution to the problem of nose bridge pressure sores CPAP/BIPAP face masks One possible solution to the problem of nose bridge pressure sores Having experienced pressure sores on the bridge of my nose from using a Fisher & Paykel 432 full face mask with a Respironics M-Series BIPAP machine at maximum pressures, I consulted a plastic surgeon, and he installed a nos... 17 Jan 2008 13:14 |