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Mary Z replied to Tom Cannon's discussion ResMed software update"I am only guessing that they are constantly updating, but the changes might just be with each new version of the machine. There was a long discussion on this on apneaboard and I believe the consensus was you can't update your machine as…"
Mary Z replied to Corey Stricker's discussion MRCA & infectious diseases"I think this is a question for your infectious disease doctor. I think I would want to change masks and get a new hose. Many of us carry MRSA in our nostrils."
Tom Cannon posted a discussionResMed software update
Does ResMed ever update the software that runs their XPAP machines? And if yes how often and how do you getthe new version?See More
ZolliStar replied to Corey Stricker's discussion MRCA & infectious diseases"Maybe this will help: http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/soclean-cpap-sanitizing-machine?xg_source=activity"
Corey Stricker posted a discussionMRCA & infectious diseases
I am looking for advice regarding CPAP and infectious disease. A couple weeks ago I came down with a Staph infection, or MRCA, in my nostril. I have not used my CPAP machine since then as I have been waiting for the infection to clear up. I am concerned that the CPAP may have been the source of infection. If this is the case, I am concerned about going back to using the CPAP in fear of being re-infected. Is anyone knowledgable about MRCA and whether it can be transmitted through the tubing…See More
ZolliStar commented on Peter Esposito's status" I'm sure you've tried this, but if you haven't: Maybe you should change to a different mask?
FWIW, I recently tried a full face mask and can't say I really like it. I tried to get used to it,…"
ZolliStar posted a discussionSoClean CPAP Sanitizing Machine
Has anyone tried this machine? If it does what it say -- fully sanitize the mask, headgear and tank -- it sounds like a real benefit and likely worth the cost.https://betterrestsolutions.com/SC1100-SoClean-CPAP-Sanitizing-Unit_p_17.htmlSee More
joe replied to joe's discussion operation"I have recently had a small operation for the above.
It involves a small camera going up the nose and then you are sent to sleep.
When you have an Apnea the camera picks up what is causing it.
I returned this week as an out patient and was told that…"
Lee Dryden posted a discussionNew Sleeping with CPAP blog entries
Hello,My recent entries include a review of a CPAP-related product and the results of a contest for the nastiest CPAP mask. Thanks for reading. http://www.sleepingwithcpap.blogspot.com/See More
Henning replied to Henning's discussion Blood pressure medication and breathing."Lisinopril is also an ACE inhibitors, with the same side effects.
Henning"
RockRpsgt replied to Henning's discussion Blood pressure medication and breathing."We have seen a little of this in the lab. Mainly with lisinopril."
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RockRpsgt replied to mollete's discussion Search Function on SleepGuide"Hello Ms. Renee. I hope things ahve improved for you.
FYI-I get a huge kick out of 99's post. I am friends with Thomas on just about every social site I am on."
RockRpsgt replied to Clueless in Redwood Shores's discussion Apnea and Cancer"I just read this lastnight."
Clueless in Redwood Shores posted a discussionApnea and Cancer
Two new studies suggest cancer is one more risk of untreated apnea.http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/20/sleep-apnea-tied-to-increased-cancer-risk/See More
Mary Z left a comment for Renee"Renee, you really give me too much credit. Thanks for your kindness.
Mary Z."
Steven Y. Park, MD posted a discussionExpert Interview: Dr. Ted Belfor on “Developing the Face and The Airway with a Removable Dental Appliance: The Homeoblock”
Please join me on Tuesday, May 29th, at 8PM Eastern for my next Expert Interview. This month, Dr. Ted Belfor will give a presentation on “Developing the Face and The Airway with a Removable Dental Appliance: The Homeoblock”.Click here to register: http://doctorstevenpark.com/?p=7221See More
Henning replied to Henning's discussion Blood pressure medication and breathing."Yes, you can find links to OSA.
I think the biggest problem is that many of the side effects that can follow Enalapril, are also symptoms of OSA. Therefore, it may be difficult to separate symptoms.
Here is a link linking OSA and Enalapril…"
Burning Tongue/Sore Mouth
Anyone else have this problem? I have had it now for a few weeks. I'm using a nasal mask - been on it for almost a year. Could it be from opening my mouth in my sleep?
Any ideas?
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Permalink Reply by Lynn on -
Do you use a humidifier? Does your machine come equipped. If so, try using it on a setting mid range. If that helps even the least little bit but not enuff, go ahead and up the humidity.
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Permalink Reply by Don Dodge on -
Thanks, Lynn. Yes, I have a humidifier. I'll give it a shot.
Lynn said:Do you use a humidifier? Does your machine come equipped. If so, try using it on a setting mid range. If that helps even the least little bit but not enuff, go ahead and up the humidity.
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Don, I wear a total face mask and use humidity at 2, I've never had the problem of a burning tongue or sore mouth. Is there a chance you could have picked up thrush (candida)? Do you have a white coating on your tongue or inside youir mouth?
Keep us posted, please, on how it goes.
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Permalink Reply by Lynn on
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Don't be freaked. My thrush doesn't burn though. I use advair for asthma and the steroid part gives me thrush on occassion. As long as you aren't using an inhaled steroid of any kind, it's unlikely you have thrush.
Don Dodge said:Now you're freakin me!
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Permalink Reply by Don Dodge on
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No steroids, and my tongue doesn't really look like the thrush pics I have seen. It's gotten a little better the last couple days. Could it really be just a bad dry mouth?
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Permalink Reply by Mary Z on
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Could be just severely dry membranes. If it continues Biotene makes a line of dental products for dry mouths.
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Permalink Reply by Don Dodge on
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It turns out it was thrush. I got an anti-fungal mouthrinse and it is going away. The doctor told me to throw away any tubing I was using if it can't be sterilized. I've been off the CPAP for a couple weeks and I'm leery about even starting again.
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Permalink Reply by Mary Z on
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Glad you found out what was going on and are getting treated. Did the doc think the thrush was cause by CPAP? I hope you have, or can get a new hose. Cleaning your mask shouldn't be a problem. Please don't stop your CPAP because of this one case of thrush. If it happens again you'll have to do more investigating on what could be causing the problem. Meanwhile I would be fastidious about cleaning my mask, tubing, and humidifier chamber. Be sure you finish the medicine, don't stop when it gets better. Keep us posted.
By the way, how do you feel being off the CPAP?
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Permalink Reply by Don Dodge on
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Thanks, Mary. I never did have any symptoms that bothered me much, so I notice little other than it is easier to fall asleep without it. (I routinely use melatonin, regardless.) I have a new humidifier and tube. Mild soap seems nothing like sterilization to me, but that is all the manual tells you about cleaning it. :( The thrush is better, but not gone away yet. My mouth was bad this morning. Bummer.
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Permalink Reply by Lynn on
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Just for the future, if this happens again, ask for diflucan. It works much faster than the mouth rinse. I get it from taking advair for asthma.
Don Dodge said:It turns out it was thrush. I got an anti-fungal mouthrinse and it is going away. The doctor told me to throw away any tubing I was using if it can't be sterilized. I've been off the CPAP for a couple weeks and I'm leery about even starting again.
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