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From what I've read on a site devoted to cpap (cpaptalk) some of the older machines are workhorses and some report length of service similar to yours. It would not hurt to plan for the day it does "give up the ghost". Have you had it checked to make sure it is still outputting the proper pressure? Also, many of the newer machines capture treatment data so that you can know if your treatment is effective, and some even have available software so you can monitor it yourself.

s tied to your heart rate that can be turned on or off. Your battery powered monitor should also have a battery meter showing the current battery level.

Cpap machines are a scam. Horrible contraptions that ruin health and break relationships. Big money is made selling these monstrous, ugly, humiliating machines. All of the companies want you to think that they are wonderful and your spouse will love it and it's great look. You will have a personal, intimate relationship with this machine that will become more important than your spouse. Your spouse will feel left out, betrayed and alone. Do not fall for the scam. Demand another option.

Certain CPAP machines have setting the lower the pressure automatically during exhalation. Talk to your sleep doctor or DME vendor and they should be able to help you with these issues.

I know that they are going to put me on a cpap machine. I know I would do okay with the mask that is just the two little prongs that go in your nose. However in the past when I have had surgery I have gone crazy when they have put the mask over my mouth and nose. I have always had very bad allergies and can not stand to have anything touching my nose and mouth. So I was wondering how do they determine what is the best mask for you to have?

If so, are you certain your treatment is effective? Some machines record treatment data that reports how well the treatment is working for your apnea. Also, if you are on CPAP, some masks have straps that are too tight around the lower back of the head and hurt the muscles of the neck that connect the head and shoulders.

I bought some baby toys at a yardsale We all know babies are dirty and put things in their mouths and All that good stuff so I'm wondering how i clean these toys? They are battery powered and a little large so they can not be sub merged in water. Please do not suggest bleach or Lysol, There is a Chance when he plays with them he might try to put his mouth on one. So i don't want Any stay on harsh chemicals Thanks!

Pain doctor would like to install a battery powered neeve pain killer. I am otherwise healthy. I seek comments from any seniors who have had a similar situation.

What did occur is that I was given a pair of battery powered nose hair clippers/trimmers to use by a family friend. Before I used it, I poured rubbing alcohol on the clipper/trimmer area while it was running. However, I am not certain how long it had been since the device had been used by someone else. So, based on the circumstances described that actually occurred, would you recommend testing for HIV?

Just do whatcyou can to stay cool, cold shower windows open maybe spent yourself with a spray bottle during the day eat cool foods, we don't have a.c. so I keep a small battery powered fan next to me.

Do this as well, and you will get better sleep and improved breathing. Build up your timing gradually.If you feel tired or dizzy, stop and resume after one minute.

I have used CPAP for 2-3 months, there appears to be little benefit, I switched from APAP?, the automated pressure version, to a constant 12 with the machine releasing pressure when breathing out (C-flex), this was with a Respitronics machine.

Sleep apnea itself can have negative implications for brain health. The bacteria that they talk about with cpap machines is more lung related. But talk to your doctor.

I've been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. I also have major sinus problems. I've tried the bipap and cpap machines with many different mask and can't find anything I can tolerate. The mask is one thing, but the air being forced causes my sinus problems to increase by stopping up my nose which makes me breathe through my mouth which as everyone knows won't work. Does anyone have issues close to what I have or any other suggestions.

m almost to the point of just buying a CPAP machine on craigslist. But, your reply concerns me a little. Do CPAP machines *really* only help *some* patients suffering from UARS?? Is it only because most can't tolerate it? What if I get a BiPAP? I guess I'd like to get a an idea of a percentage of the UARS population that *can* benefit from the machine and whether a BiPAP significantly increses the chances that it will work (because it's much easier to exhale).

In most cases this resolves nasal congestion and irritation if it is caused by CPAP. CPAP machines can cause air in the stomach-gas and bloating. Sleeping with head aligned with the body helps. If you want a raised head then the head end of the bed should be raised. Pillows should be kept to the minimum. Lowering the CPAP pressure can help but do not do this without consulting your sleep specialist. Switching over to bilevel pressure or C-Flex may help you too. So ask your specialist about it.

Is there any risk of getting HIV while using a battery powered nose hair trimmer, that cut the inside of my nose and that caused bleeding inside my nose, if the same nose hair trimmer had been used by another person that may be HIV positive and may have also cut themselves while using using the trimmer and got their blood on the nose hair trimmer blades before I used the same nose hair trimmer?

from what I've read CPAP machines are unpleasant and help little

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I have sleep apnea and use a CPAP. I've noticed that in the morning when I wake up that I'm very bloated. Is it possible that I'm swallowing air from the CPAP? It's not gas. Also, I'm still soooooooooo tired when I wake up.

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