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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…"
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David E. Lawler DDS D.ABDSM replied to Sandra Ford's discussion Bruxism and TMJ linked to Sleep Apnea"I feel very strongly that the clenching is an instinctive body response to protecting the airway. We all are aware of the threat to the airway that the tongue provides during sleep, but never really consider the threat to the airway during the…"
David E. Lawler DDS D.ABDSM replied to Kath Hope www.hope2Sleep.co.uk's discussion Holding Breath Whilst Awake?"I have just added video records of 4 different patients who have had Oral Systemic Balance treatment to the video section of this site. There are almost endless variations in the way people will describe breathing issues that ultimately…"
David E. Lawler DDS D.ABDSM replied to Kath Hope www.hope2Sleep.co.uk's discussion Holding Breath Whilst Awake?"Mary, it's interesting how something that gets posted on the internet has a long shelf life. Again, the fee clearly varies with patient's needs and the type and number of orthotics needed, but the average fee for OSB treatment is…"
David E. Lawler DDS D.ABDSM replied to Kath Hope www.hope2Sleep.co.uk's discussion Holding Breath Whilst Awake?"Mary, some of the issues that you raise are what have kept me from posting on this site for quite some time. However, when I got an email asking about "holding your breath" I really did not feel it appropriate to at least answer WHY…"
David E. Lawler DDS D.ABDSM replied to Kath Hope www.hope2Sleep.co.uk's discussion Holding Breath Whilst Awake?"Marcia, a dentist well trained in dental sleep medicine can be very helpful to you in assisting you with your breathing during sleep. However, if you relate to the symptoms specific to the patient above, such as daytime breathing, head and…"
David E. Lawler DDS D.ABDSM replied to Kath Hope www.hope2Sleep.co.uk's discussion Holding Breath Whilst Awake?"It is very common for those with sleep-related breathing disorders to have some awareness of shallow breathing, holding the breath, or "forgetting to breathe" during the daytime.
The tongue, which is the villain in sleep-related…"
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Outrageous Claims by Dentists???
I am responding to your post "Outrageous claims by dentists". You mention an unfortunate situation where a dentist placed an oral appliance in a patient's mouth without any diagnostic basis for doing so. There can be no justification for this behavior and no dentist who is trained in sleep medicine would do such a thing. It takes very little training and no understanding of sleep medicine to learn how to make a "snore appliance". It takes a great deal of training and a significant amount of… Continue
Posted on December 11, 2008 at 8:47am — 1 Comment
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- At 8:25pm on October 20, 2010,
Mary Z said… - Thanks Dr. Lawler, glad to be a friend.
Mary Z.
- At 2:27pm on October 10, 2010,
99 said… - hi david and welcome to the worlds formost sleep apnea forum site
glad to have you aboard
- At 10:45am on July 29, 2010,
Mike said… - Dr. Lawler, I sense your genuine conviction in the effectiveness of your therapy. It's up to doctors like yourself who have rare insight to push the boundaries to make things happen. I hope you unveil your therapy to the world through SleepGuide. We here at SleepGuide would be honored to support your efforts in any way possible.
- At 10:26am on July 28, 2010, Mike said…
- Dr. Lawler, I was fascinated by the webpage you sent me to. I'd suggest you gather more feedback by posting a new topic on it at http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topic/new , but until then, here are my thoughts:
I think you do a really good job of talking about the physiology of this problem/ the anatomical issues. You don't do as much talking about how the treatment will help. I don't think that should be the focus necessarily, since i appreciate the in-depth explanation of the anatomy. But somewhere you should highlight how your treatment helps.
- At 4:41am on May 25, 2010,
D. W. Conn said… - Dr. Lawler,
For many years... (Well too many) I have looked at my super obese patients and wanted to try a combination of therapy. Dental appliances in tandem with CPAP.
One case a 700 lbs male's obstructed apnea could not be reduced any lower than 60 events per hour and had desaturations as low as 68% with 3 liters of oxygen. In just a couple of weeks of testing he passed away. This was a tragedy that should not have happened. He refused tracheotomy; I wanted his Physician to try a dental device as well. This patient had a week jaw and a neck girth of 29 inches.
This is that one patient I have thought about and sure will continue to haunt me.
Wayne
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