CPAP use - on vacation survey - SleepGuide2024-03-19T06:18:48Zhttps://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/cpap-use-on-vacation-survey?commentId=2549090%3AComment%3A83359&feed=yes&xn_auth=noRenee,
My pressure is 12. I u…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2010-10-02:2549090:Comment:840252010-10-02T00:34:00.425ZDeanAnn Collierhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/DeanAnnCollier
Renee,<br />
My pressure is 12. I use a summer's nose clip instead of the ones that came with the mask. Of all the masks this one is the best for me since I have very small bone structure. Thanks for the info about the tags.<br />
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<cite>Renee said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/cpap-use-on-vacation-survey?commentId=2549090%3AComment%3A84010&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2549090Comment84010"><div>Hello DeanAnn ~<br></br> <br></br> Here's some info for a medical tag:…</div>
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Renee,<br />
My pressure is 12. I use a summer's nose clip instead of the ones that came with the mask. Of all the masks this one is the best for me since I have very small bone structure. Thanks for the info about the tags.<br />
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<cite>Renee said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/cpap-use-on-vacation-survey?commentId=2549090%3AComment%3A84010&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2549090Comment84010"><div>Hello DeanAnn ~<br/> <br/>
Here's some info for a medical tag: directhomemedical.com 888-505-0212 Med ID Tag for travel $6.95 & $8.95.<br/>
And I'd like to ask you a question regarding your experience with the ORACLE 452 Oral Mask - would you let me know what your pressure is - and if you use the nasal portion as well?<br/>
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Thanks for your post,<br/>
Renee<br/>
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<cite>DeanAnn Collier said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/cpap-use-on-vacation-survey?id=2549090%3ATopic%3A82630&page=4#2549090Comment82921"><div>I heard that there is a medical tag you can get to put on the case especially for airport travelers. I saw it once but haven't looked into just yet.<br/><br/><cite>Larry Bruck said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/cpap-use-on-vacation-survey?commentId=2549090%3AComment%3A82901&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2549090Comment82901"><div>I bring my CPAP machine on vacation with me. I also have a brief encounter with airport security, but it is always better to have it with me.</div>
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Here's some…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2010-10-01:2549090:Comment:840102010-10-01T19:56:30.812ZReneehttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/Renee450
Hello DeanAnn ~<br />
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Here's some info for a medical tag: directhomemedical.com 888-505-0212 Med ID Tag for travel $6.95 & $8.95.<br></br>
And I'd like to ask you a question regarding your experience with the ORACLE 452 Oral Mask - would you let me know what your pressure is - and if you use the nasal portion as well?<br></br>
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Thanks for your post,<br></br>
Renee<br></br>
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<cite>DeanAnn Collier said:…</cite>
Hello DeanAnn ~<br />
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Here's some info for a medical tag: directhomemedical.com 888-505-0212 Med ID Tag for travel $6.95 & $8.95.<br/>
And I'd like to ask you a question regarding your experience with the ORACLE 452 Oral Mask - would you let me know what your pressure is - and if you use the nasal portion as well?<br/>
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Thanks for your post,<br/>
Renee<br/>
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<cite>DeanAnn Collier said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/cpap-use-on-vacation-survey?id=2549090%3ATopic%3A82630&page=4#2549090Comment82921"><div>I heard that there is a medical tag you can get to put on the case especially for airport travelers. I saw it once but haven't looked into just yet.<br/><br/><cite>Larry Bruck said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/cpap-use-on-vacation-survey?commentId=2549090%3AComment%3A82901&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2549090Comment82901"><div>I bring my CPAP machine on vacation with me. I also have a brief encounter with airport security, but it is always better to have it with me.</div>
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</blockquote> Peter Washington said:I tak…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2010-10-01:2549090:Comment:840012010-10-01T17:42:49.896ZRose Marie Holthttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/RoseMarieHolt
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<cite>Peter Washington said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/cpap-use-on-vacation-survey?commentId=2549090%3AComment%3A83969&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2549090Comment83969"><div>I take mine away with me in our caravan, I feel too guilty if I dont take it. It's probably different for me as I had surgery on my nose a few years ago and one nostril has collapsed and gets almost no air in - the nasal plugs keep the nostril open and air flowing. I used to…</div>
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<cite>Peter Washington said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/cpap-use-on-vacation-survey?commentId=2549090%3AComment%3A83969&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2549090Comment83969"><div>I take mine away with me in our caravan, I feel too guilty if I dont take it. It's probably different for me as I had surgery on my nose a few years ago and one nostril has collapsed and gets almost no air in - the nasal plugs keep the nostril open and air flowing. I used to toy about just shoiving a stint(?) up to get more air overnight. Once a month in any event I reluctantly reward myself with a night off - but seriously, I took to the machine like a duck to water and still look forward to going to bed to sleep with the mask on. My only frustration is ending up in the morning with either the mask thrown away from the bed, or getting into a patterned turning over routine during the night and waking up with 3 coils of the tube around my neck :))</div>
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Ha ha - I have one of those nostrils too so I just went with the face mask - I think my nostril issue is bony. Before I went to the sleep doc my BP went up 20 pts - for no apparent reason except I was too tired to exercise. After - it went right back down. That was enough incentive for me. I like my machine too. I take mine away with me in o…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2010-10-01:2549090:Comment:839692010-10-01T13:08:54.163ZPeter Washingtonhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/PeterWashington
I take mine away with me in our caravan, I feel too guilty if I dont take it. It's probably different for me as I had surgery on my nose a few years ago and one nostril has collapsed and gets almost no air in - the nasal plugs keep the nostril open and air flowing. I used to toy about just shoiving a stint(?) up to get more air overnight. Once a month in any event I reluctantly reward myself with a night off - but seriously, I took to the machine like a duck to water and still look forward to…
I take mine away with me in our caravan, I feel too guilty if I dont take it. It's probably different for me as I had surgery on my nose a few years ago and one nostril has collapsed and gets almost no air in - the nasal plugs keep the nostril open and air flowing. I used to toy about just shoiving a stint(?) up to get more air overnight. Once a month in any event I reluctantly reward myself with a night off - but seriously, I took to the machine like a duck to water and still look forward to going to bed to sleep with the mask on. My only frustration is ending up in the morning with either the mask thrown away from the bed, or getting into a patterned turning over routine during the night and waking up with 3 coils of the tube around my neck :)) I agree with that suggestion.…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2010-09-30:2549090:Comment:837702010-09-30T15:25:28.973ZPD Lairehttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/PDLaire
I agree with that suggestion. only makes sense. CPAP is the gold standard/ ideal treatment, but some treatment is better than no treatment.<br />
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<cite>Bob Crothers said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/cpap-use-on-vacation-survey#2549090Comment82828"><div>I have been taking my machine on business and vacation trips. However, I have been told that one can mitigate the effects of leaving the machine at home, by substituting an oral (mouth piece) device for short…</div>
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I agree with that suggestion. only makes sense. CPAP is the gold standard/ ideal treatment, but some treatment is better than no treatment.<br />
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<cite>Bob Crothers said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/cpap-use-on-vacation-survey#2549090Comment82828"><div>I have been taking my machine on business and vacation trips. However, I have been told that one can mitigate the effects of leaving the machine at home, by substituting an oral (mouth piece) device for short trips.<br/> <br/>
Could/would anyone care to weigh-in on that suggestion?<br/>
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</blockquote> On a recent vacation my husba…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2010-09-26:2549090:Comment:833592010-09-26T00:07:06.530ZMelba Cooperhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/MelbaCooper
On a recent vacation my husband commented how much more he enjoyed going places with me. I have more stamina and<br />
mental energy to enjoy a trip to a museum or historical tour. Before I just wanted to crawl into a corner and take a nap between events. Of course I take my CPAP!!!!! I am looking into a battery pack so I can go camping. Any suggestions? Brand/Type ect.
On a recent vacation my husband commented how much more he enjoyed going places with me. I have more stamina and<br />
mental energy to enjoy a trip to a museum or historical tour. Before I just wanted to crawl into a corner and take a nap between events. Of course I take my CPAP!!!!! I am looking into a battery pack so I can go camping. Any suggestions? Brand/Type ect. remstar system one
pressure 6…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2010-09-25:2549090:Comment:833032010-09-25T01:01:26.594ZChris Larssonhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/ChrisLarsson
remstar system one<br />
pressure 6-16<br />
no humidifier.... obviously using one will greatly reduce the longevity of battery power.<br />
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<cite>009 said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/cpap-use-on-vacation-survey?id=2549090%3ATopic%3A82630&page=5#2549090Comment82959"><div>Hello Chris,<br></br> <br></br> What type of PAP device are you using and what is your current pressure? Are you using any pressure release on exhalation? If the heated humidifier was used, what setting was it…</div>
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remstar system one<br />
pressure 6-16<br />
no humidifier.... obviously using one will greatly reduce the longevity of battery power.<br />
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<cite>009 said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/cpap-use-on-vacation-survey?id=2549090%3ATopic%3A82630&page=5#2549090Comment82959"><div>Hello Chris,<br/> <br/>
What type of PAP device are you using and what is your current pressure? Are you using any pressure release on exhalation? If the heated humidifier was used, what setting was it set at? I would be curious to know as all of these items will have an impact on how long the battery will last!<br/>
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</blockquote> I always use my machine, taki…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2010-09-24:2549090:Comment:832992010-09-24T22:31:13.599Zsleepycarolhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/sleepycarol
I always use my machine, taking it with me on overnight stays.<br />
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I can't imagine sleeping without it. Several weeks ago we were without power for a few hours and I got the worst sleep ever since I kept waking up and couldn't get into a deep sleep due to the anxiety of not having my trusted friend with me (my machine).
I always use my machine, taking it with me on overnight stays.<br />
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I can't imagine sleeping without it. Several weeks ago we were without power for a few hours and I got the worst sleep ever since I kept waking up and couldn't get into a deep sleep due to the anxiety of not having my trusted friend with me (my machine). Condolences to her family.
F…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2010-09-24:2549090:Comment:832452010-09-24T18:40:42.931ZMark Douglashttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/MarkDouglas
Condolences to her family.<br />
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Four out of 18? In a heart support group I attend, the NP said half of heart failure patients have sleep apnea. This is an astonishing statement. Possibly others have sleep issues, and just don't know it.<br />
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I'd love to see a 30 year study of a large group of people, compared the health results of those with no sleep issues, and those with untreated sleep issues. Of course you could not ethically do such a study -- once you found out someone had sleep issues, you would…
Condolences to her family.<br />
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Four out of 18? In a heart support group I attend, the NP said half of heart failure patients have sleep apnea. This is an astonishing statement. Possibly others have sleep issues, and just don't know it.<br />
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I'd love to see a 30 year study of a large group of people, compared the health results of those with no sleep issues, and those with untreated sleep issues. Of course you could not ethically do such a study -- once you found out someone had sleep issues, you would have to treat them.<br />
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I'd love to see the rate of fibromyalgia, heart disease, MS, arthritis, cancer, etc, in both groups. Hello...I take my machine wit…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2010-09-24:2549090:Comment:830222010-09-24T06:23:20.444ZM'Lady Wenchhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/MLadyWench
Hello...I take my machine with me whenever I am going to be somewhere overnight. I don't sleep well at all without it. I also don't want to scare anyone near me when I stop breathing...the snoring is awful too. LOL When my family travels, my machine and my partner's machine goes with us. The youngest is awesome about making sure we have them. She kinda likes her Mom to be able to sleep without keeping everyone else up. LOL I don't have any issues with the airport since learning how they need it…
Hello...I take my machine with me whenever I am going to be somewhere overnight. I don't sleep well at all without it. I also don't want to scare anyone near me when I stop breathing...the snoring is awful too. LOL When my family travels, my machine and my partner's machine goes with us. The youngest is awesome about making sure we have them. She kinda likes her Mom to be able to sleep without keeping everyone else up. LOL I don't have any issues with the airport since learning how they need it set up to do their test. I have flown a few times with my machine. I take it as a carry on (they can't hold you to the carry on limit as it is medical equipment) and it is the first thing to come down from the overhead compartment when ready to depart the plane. My husband is awesome about making sure I have it when we fly. My advise is to always use it when ever you are going to sleep...whether it is a nap or regular sleep. Goddess knows I do! LOL Take care and thank you!