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Sore Tongue 1 Reply
Admin Options Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Delete Discussion I am in a sleep study group for sleep apnea through the VA. They furnished a ResMed Auto II cpap machine for me. I a…
Started by Randy Deremiah. Last reply by Melinda Hertel Feb 3.
Cleaning Humidifier Tank (from Judy) 2 Replies
I've found that filling my humidifier tank w/very warm water and dropping a PoliDent Denture Cleansing table into it and letting it sit for awhile, then given it some good shakes, emptying it and rin…
Tagged: clean, cleaning, humidifier
Started by The SleepGuide Crew. Last reply by susan mccord Jan 11.
Nasil mask VS a full mask 1 Reply
I started C-Pap in 1995 on a nasil mask. I used one until a followup sleep study earlier this year. They switched me to a full mask. There are some pro's and con's to both. The full mask leaks more e…
Started by Jeffrey Donaldson. Last reply by Mary Z Dec. 18, 2009.
Data Capable CPAPs 1 Reply
Not all cpap machines are data capable. Most, if not all, machines record compliance data, which means that it records the number of nights and how many hours the machine was used. Insurance compani…
Started by sleepycarol. Last reply by nigel Nov. 22, 2009.
How to become a PSGT 2 Replies
What are the educational requirements? Where do you go to school? Is it a very stressful job? I don't know that I am a suitable candidate to even consider this field. I am an RN (BS in Nursing) and…
Started by Mary Z. Last reply by Mary Z Oct. 10, 2009.
Frequenty Asked Questions 4 Replies
GENERAL QUESTIONS I don't know the jargon here. Is there a glossary of terms? What's the difference between mild, moderate and severe Sleep Apnea? For winters, is there a way to warm the air from the…
Tagged: jargon, faq, glossary, frequently, question
Started by The SleepGuide Crew. Last reply by Christine C Sep. 21, 2009.
Sleep Terms and Definitions 1 Reply
I didn't write the following definitions but "borrowed" them from another site. Snoredog on cpaptalk.com wrote these -- or at least posted them. I would like to give him credit for this wonderful lis…
Started by sleepycarol. Last reply by Rock Hinkle Mar. 4, 2009.
Understanding Sleep and Sleep Stages
Sleeping Well; What You Need to Know Sleep Requirements, Needs, Cycles, and Stages Why can’t I sleep? Why am I so tired? If you’re like half of all adults, you may not be sleeping well and not getti…
Started by sleepycarol Mar. 3, 2009.
Self-Treatment Options for Mild Sleep Apnea
Self-help treatment for sleep apnea Mild sleep apnea is responsive to self-help remedies, or “behavioral treatments” in many cases. Each of us is different, you may or may not see improvement with…
Started by sleepycarol Mar. 3, 2009.
CPAP Sleep Apnea Treatment (from Sleepy Carol)
Treatment for sleep apnea CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) CPAP is the most widely recommended treatment for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea. CPAP entails wearing a mask-like d…
Tagged: cpap, treatment, apnea, sleep
Started by The SleepGuide Crew Mar. 3, 2009.
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