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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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Judy replied to Allison Keller's discussion 'DME vs. CPAP Wholesaler'

Yup, if you've got insurance, your insurance dictates which local DME providers you can use. Just because you bought your CPAP elsewhere does NOT mean that your insurance contracted providers can't or won't provide your masks and other accessories.…

28 minutes ago

candace wells replied to Linda Weigel's discussion 'Please help a newbie with a cpap Q'

Linda, thanks your your help. When I call Apria, I wil ask them why they did not offer me a payment plan. Good luck!

52 minutes ago

Linda Weigel replied to Linda Weigel's discussion 'Please help a newbie with a cpap Q'

Hi Candace, Apria is giving me a payment plan for 10 months, after that I will buy it if I still need it. In the mean time, all of the folks here are so helpful they told me the best cpap to get and low and behold, Apria did not give me a newer mode…

55 minutes ago

candace wells replied to Linda Weigel's discussion 'Please help a newbie with a cpap Q'

Linda, I read your question re: CPAP Machine and Apria. I also am not impressed with them. I have Kaiser and Kaiser will not pay for my equipment. Apria says that I have to pay all costs up front. Are you on a payment plan with Apria. I have severe…

1 hour ago

candace wells, Jon and CLIFTON MCDONALD joined SleepGuide

1 hour ago

Richard Morgan replied to Mike's discussion 'American Heart Association Gives OSA Patients the Finger'

First, let me say, Thank you for going to bat for us. I think you are doing a fantastic job in spreading OSA awareness and providing us with OSA a place to go for support. Apparently there is no connection between a college degree and intelligence,…

3 hours ago

Mack D Jones, MD, SAAN replied to Mike's discussion 'American Heart Association Gives OSA Patients the Finger'

You hit the nail on the head. I had a similar experience last year with another organization, The Alzheimer's Association. I ask for permission to pass out a flyer, "Does Sleep Apnea Cause Alzheimer's Disease?," at one of their annual meetings regar…

3 hours ago

Mike replied to Mike's discussion 'American Heart Association Gives OSA Patients the Finger'

Then she should say that... Say anything other than the falsehood that the connection between OSA and heart disease isn't sufficiently proven.

3 hours ago

Scott D. Moore replied to Allison Keller's discussion 'DME vs. CPAP Wholesaler'

"Respironics recommends that new patients purchase their devices, masks and initial accessories from a homecare company that can provide an individualized patient equipment set-up, clinical and after-sale support, and a program to assist patients wi…

4 hours ago

Mike replied to Mike's discussion 'American Heart Association Gives OSA Patients the Finger'

Maybe you should be the communications director for the AHA ;-).

4 hours ago

Rooster replied to Mike's discussion 'Shameless Self Promotion'

I believe that individuals should be free to make decisions for themselves. This goes for the patients and the providers. The patient is free to decide what to do and who to pay for what services. The provider is free to decide what services he offe…

4 hours ago

cathy huffman replied to Crabby Appleton's discussion 'My mask is chafing me badly... any new ideas?'

I'M NOT A 100% SURE OF THE NAME OF MY MASK I THINK IT'S CALLED A PROFILE LITE IT HAS A THICK GEL CUSHION ON THE FORHEAD PIECE AND THE ALL AROUND THE MASK. I STILL END UP WITH RED MARKS ON THE BRIDGE OF MY NOSE AND FOREHEAD BUT THEY FADE IN AN HOUR O…

4 hours ago

Mike replied to Mike's discussion 'American Heart Association Gives OSA Patients the Finger'

by no means am i suggesting that this one person believes one thing or another. rather, she is the director of marketing and communications for the AHA. it is her job to communicate the organization's viewpoints to the public, and that's what she wa…

5 hours ago

birdshell replied to Mike's discussion 'American Heart Association Gives OSA Patients the Finger'

HEY, I read the funny e-mails! HAH, I'm heading north tomorrow...

5 hours ago

Jon added a discussion

CPAP Newbie

I received my machine in March with a nasal pillow mask. I switched to a full face mask because I was breathing thru my mouth.I was struggling with getting used to wearing the mask, finally got to the point of wearing it every night.I could not get…

5 hours ago

Judy replied to Mike's discussion 'American Heart Association Gives OSA Patients the Finger'

Ah ha, BirdShell!!! You can ignore me, but we managed to lure you out of your hiding place w/this thread, eh?? Too bad too. Danielle, Ashley, Nicole and I are all meeting at La Placita in Saginaw for lunch tomorrow. I'll be thinking of you!!!! Nico…

5 hours ago

Adrienne Williams replied to Mike's discussion 'CPAP Sinus Infection?'

I agree with your advice,Mike.Once I was treated for a sinus infection,I had replaced everything .Also, it is a good idea to use saline to cleanse the sinuses at least twice daily . You may look into the use of a Nettie Pot,,,,that can throughly cle…

5 hours ago

Crabby Appleton replied to Crabby Appleton's discussion 'My mask is chafing me badly... any new ideas?'

I tried wearing a band aid on the bridge of my nose the other night and it helped, but not enough. Most of the "solutions' that I've found end up causing to much air to leak. I started wearing the bandana (folded in several layers and tied like a he…

6 hours ago

birdshell replied to Mike's discussion 'American Heart Association Gives OSA Patients the Finger'

I have to comment! I ran Jump Rope for Heart (JRFH) activities/fundraisers in my classes for years. (For more information: http://www.aahperd.org/jump/ and http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2360 This is a good condensation of t…

6 hours ago

Steven Y. Park, MD replied to Mary Z's discussion 'Inexpensive OTC Sleep apnea Syndrome At Home Sleep Test'

I've beeb using Sleep Strip for years. It's a good screening test that correlates pretty well with formal sleep studies. It won't give you a number, but rather ranges from none, to mild, moderate or severe. You still need a doctor's prescription. Ty…

6 hours ago

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