CPAP

[gstrom99]

In reviewing the data on my Resmed 11, it indicates that during the last sleep episode (8.5 hours), I had one apnea episode. During my sleep test, I had 26 PER HOUR! Guess it’s working.

Super good!

 

[Alan W.]

Side sleeper here also. Its a rare occurrence that the hose tangles or disconnects on my bipap.
Mine came with three sizes of pillows and choosing the right size makes a big difference in the seal.

 

[Racer4]

Just went to my sister’s funeral today. She had untreated sleep apnea and died in her sleep. She wouldn’t get treated for it. Her husband wears a cpap. She tried it but couldn’t deal with it. 65 years old.

 

[Yander]

Just went to my sister’s funeral today. She had untreated sleep apnea and died in her sleep. She wouldn’t get treated for it. Her husband wears a cpap. She tried it but couldn’t deal with it. 65 years old.

Very sorry to hear this! Certainly too young!

 

[RayIN]

I'm 83 now, my Asthma Dr. told me about 30 years ago to avoid having to use a CPAP if at all possible, same for an oxygen aid. He continued to say using either would cause my body to depend on them, and I could never go back.
Apparently he was right in my case.

 

[bigtiller]

Just went to my sister’s funeral today. She had untreated sleep apnea and died in her sleep. She wouldn’t get treated for it. Her husband wears a cpap. She tried it but couldn’t deal with it. 65 years old.

Offering my condolences for your loss.

 

[mapper]

I have been on cpap therapy for many years, have used and tried a number of different mask styles. Did OK with nasel masks, couldn't stand full face. I currently use a Phillips under the nose mask, very light weight, the hose attaches at the top of my head so it doesn't tangle around my head and neck if I roll over. The machine I use currently is a Resmed Apap, I like everything but the hose, it's much stiffer than the Phillips I used to have, I have gotten used to it.

 

[bdhsfz6]

Just curious. If there is a power failure or the hose gets kinked and you're using a CPAP mask that covers both your mouth and nose, what keeps you from suffocating?

 

[Complete Turf Care]

Just curious. If there is a power failure or the hose gets kinked and you're using a CPAP mask that covers both your mouth and nose, what keeps you from suffocating?

You will stop breathing and wake up, just like you do when not wearing a mask with sleep apnea.

 

[QRTRHRS]

I move around a lot while sleeping and never had a kink in my hose. Lost power one night, felt the air stop, took off my mask and spent about two miserable hours until the I heard the CPAP come back on when the power was restored.