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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."
angela kyzer posted a status"Has everyone gotten to sign up for Free CEC as well as Free issues of the magazine???"
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 Clare on -
I have a pt that"s apparently having same problem. He keeps forgetting to take his medicine.
I will mention the diflucan to him.
Thank you for sharing.
Have you tried using Acidophlus to help re-establish normal balance in the Gastro Intestinal tract?
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Does the Biotene help with the thrush condition? As far as comfort?I suggested it to one of my pt"s - but I do not think he tried it yet.
Lynn said: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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Don:
Some manuels suggest cleaning the water chamber and the tubing with a white vinegar solution.For example you can do a 1:1 ratio of vinegar to water and do a quick 10 minute soak, or you can do a more diluted solution and soak for 30 min's, ie 1:3 ratio.
Many pt"s dump the water daily, use distilled water, and do the vinegar thing once a week. Some skip the soap altogether, and reportedly "never had a problem". Hope that helps :)
Don Dodge said: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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Clare,
The Biotene did help with the dry mouth, not so much with the thrush. Thanks for the cleaning ideas! I have been taking some probiotics as I am also a long-term sufferer with IBS. I am still afraid the thrush/burning tongue will turn out to also be some sort of syndrome. (Syndrome = you're screwed as we have no idea what causes it or how to help.)
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I have but it doesn't help the thrush. I get in trouble when I forget to throughly rinse my mouth after using advair.
Clare said:I have a pt that"s apparently having same problem. He keeps forgetting to take his medicine.
I will mention the diflucan to him.
Thank you for sharing.
Have you tried using Acidophlus to help re-establish normal balance in the Gastro Intestinal tract?
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If you don't feel more relief from the mouth rinse, talk to your doc about diflucan. That is the only thing that really fixes my thrush. I get it from advair and the steroid component in it.
Don Dodge said:Clare,
The Biotene did help with the dry mouth, not so much with the thrush. Thanks for the cleaning ideas! I have been taking some probiotics as I am also a long-term sufferer with IBS. I am still afraid the thrush/burning tongue will turn out to also be some sort of syndrome. (Syndrome = you're screwed as we have no idea what causes it or how to help.)
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I doubt it. Never really tried it when I had thrush.. I periodically have to take medicine for my arthritis that causes dry mouth and I use it then.Clare said:
Does the Biotene help with the thrush condition? As far as comfort?I suggested it to one of my pt"s - but I do not think he tried it yet.
Lynn said: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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Don, I "feel" your pain. Ever since I was put on a bi-level I've had a serious problem with dry mouth. I mean really dry mouth. I use a "high powered" humiderfier and a heated hose and I still have the problem. However, my pressure is 22. I guess thats pretty high. Because of this problem I still don't get enough sleep. The dry mouth wakes me up about every two to three hours to drink water. I wake up feeling like hell, headaches that turn into migrains and no energy what so ever. I hope you find some help for this problem, because I can't. Apria health care has been like no help for me.
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Permalink Reply by ZolliStar on -
You might consider buying and using a disinfectant. For example:
http://www.cpap.com/productpage/Control-III-Disinfectant-Germicide-...
Don Dodge said: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 Mary Z on -
Luis, try the Biotene line of products for your dry mouth. They are in the dental section. One member takes the gel and puts a little dab with his tongue behind his front teeth where he's careful not to dislodge it and let's it disolve during the night. I personally would use the toothpaste, the mouthwash and the gel.
Luis Martinez said:Don, I "feel" your pain. Ever since I was put on a bi-level I've had a serious problem with dry mouth. I mean really dry mouth. I use a "high powered" humiderfier and a heated hose and I still have the problem. However, my pressure is 22. I guess thats pretty high. Because of this problem I still don't get enough sleep. The dry mouth wakes me up about every two to three hours to drink water. I wake up feeling like hell, headaches that turn into migrains and no energy what so ever. I hope you find some help for this problem, because I can't. Apria health care has been like no help for me.
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Permalink Reply by Lynn on
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Biotene works well, so does ACT and Oasis. There is also a spray found also in the toothpaste/mouthwash section that you can carry during the day. Just wanted to reiterate what zollistar said about cleaning your gear. If you don't clean it after every use til you are free of thrush and I'd do it for several days afterwards, no telling how long those nasty germs stick around. What will happen if you don't is that you will keep reinfecting yourself. And get the diflucan. It works in a day, max two.
Don Dodge said:Clare,
The Biotene did help with the dry mouth, not so much with the thrush. Thanks for the cleaning ideas! I have been taking some probiotics as I am also a long-term sufferer with IBS. I am still afraid the thrush/burning tongue will turn out to also be some sort of syndrome. (Syndrome = you're screwed as we have no idea what causes it or how to help.)
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Permalink Reply by 99 on -
to disinfect first degrease product as bacteria can live under the grease and grease is not removed by vinegar once the grease is removed then use vinegar to kill bacteria
Clare said:Don:
Some manuels suggest cleaning the water chamber and the tubing with a white vinegar solution.For example you can do a 1:1 ratio of vinegar to water and do a quick 10 minute soak, or you can do a more diluted solution and soak for 30 min's, ie 1:3 ratio.
Many pt"s dump the water daily, use distilled water, and do the vinegar thing once a week. Some skip the soap altogether, and reportedly "never had a problem". Hope that helps :)
Don Dodge said: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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