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Tom Cannon replied to Tom Cannon's discussion ResMed software update
"Thanks Mary."
10 hours ago
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…"
yesterday
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."
yesterday
Tom Cannon posted a discussion

ResMed 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
yesterday
ZolliStar replied to Corey Stricker's discussion MRCA & infectious diseases
yesterday
Corey Stricker posted a discussion

MRCA & 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
yesterday
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,…"
yesterday
ZolliStar posted a discussion

SoClean 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
yesterday
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…"
Friday
Lee Dryden posted a discussion

New 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
Thursday
Ellen updated their profile
Thursday
Henning replied to Henning's discussion Blood pressure medication and breathing.
"Lisinopril is also an ACE inhibitors, with the same side effects. Henning"
Thursday
RockRpsgt replied to Henning's discussion Blood pressure medication and breathing.
"We have seen a little of this in the lab. Mainly with lisinopril."
Thursday
angela kyzer posted a status
"Has everyone gotten to sign up for Free CEC as well as Free issues of the magazine???"
Wednesday
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."
Wednesday
RockRpsgt replied to Clueless in Redwood Shores's discussion Apnea and Cancer
"I just read this lastnight."
Wednesday
Clueless in Redwood Shores posted a discussion
Wednesday
Mary Z left a comment for Renee
"Renee, you really give me too much credit.  Thanks for your kindness. Mary Z."
Wednesday
Steven Y. Park, MD posted a discussion

Expert 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
Tuesday
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…"
Tuesday

"Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person." - Mother Teresa

So many people get a CPAP delivered to them, become frustrated and then give up. Others never even come to the realization that
they have a common, chronic sleep disorder called Sleep Apnea --
they think it's their lot in life to be tired, irritable,
miserable, depressed. One thing that is certain is that the outlook
does not have to be so grim. Many people have successfully treated
their Sleep Apnea through CPAP or other means and have turned
around their lives.

This forum was started by Mike and other
individuals who have sleep apnea and want to provide a friendly,
open and inclusive forum to discuss anything and everything related
to sleep apnea, a vastly under-diagnosed and commonly misunderstood
condition.

If you want to wait for "experts" to give you the information and resources you need, this is not the place for
you. If, however, you are an expert who puts your patients first or
you are a patient ready to rely on yourself and the collective
wisdom of a vibrant, intelligent community of individuals who have
sleep apnea, and who recognize the importance of treating it
properly, you've come to the right place. It's a place to ask
questions and to answer the questions of others, to find out what
works and what doesn't --- tips and tricks for managing CPAP and
other treatment options. It's also a place where we can get to get
to know each other. So ask a question, answer a question, post your
picture or share with us your journey with sleep apnea. But most
important, get involved. It's your health and nobody is better
equipped than you to get it back on track.


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Latest Activity

Pam Rosterman replied to The SleepGuide Crew's discussion Welcome to the Sleepguide Community!
"Hi - I am Pam I was diagnosed in 2008 and used a cpap for a year.  Actually I was so dumb and poor that I used a used machine and just replaced the tubes and mask.  I didn't understand how serious it was or what it could do for…"
Apr 3
Mary Z replied to The SleepGuide Crew's discussion Welcome to the Sleepguide Community!
"Carolyn, take something comfortable and loose to sleep in.  If you have a special pillow that you like take that.  Take a list of all your meds.  If you think you'll have any trouble sleeping with all the wires and gear ask your…"
Mar 31
Lala replied to The SleepGuide Crew's discussion Welcome to the Sleepguide Community!
"Geez, I haven't been here in like....forever! Good to see this site is still pumping with lots of info and knowledgeable contributors! I see some folks on here that I know. Just thought I'd check in and see what's happening with the…"
Mar 30
Carolyn Lucas replied to The SleepGuide Crew's discussion Welcome to the Sleepguide Community!
"My husband has had sleep apnea for a number of years. I have had an oximeter test which was abnormal. This is supposed to be 85% accurate in predicting whether a person has sleep apnea. My sleep study is scheduled for next weekend. Any tips or…"
Mar 30
Mary Z replied to The SleepGuide Crew's discussion Welcome to the Sleepguide Community!
"We have so  many new members I thought I would bump this discussion up a notch- there is so much information in these 13 pages- be prepared for some reading!"
Mar 10
99 commented on The SleepGuide Crew's page FAQ
"need to update to include s9 and also the respironcs respectively"
Feb 25
The SleepGuide Crew replied to Mike's discussion Very Cool Sleep Graphic
"in the interest of proper attribution, this graphic originates from the folks at FrugalDad.com: http://frugaldad.com/"
Feb 24
The SleepGuide Crew posted a discussion

Stroke and Sleep Apnea Video

Video on the danger of Stroke with Sleep Apnea See More
Feb 24

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At 2:15pm on February 4, 2011, Deborah Williams said…

I'M going back into hospital on 2/8 for another sleep study..i still can't sleep on my back even with my BIPAP i still feel as though i'm suffocating & tightness in my chest & light

headed as i'm lying on my back..but also on the 1/24 i ended up in the E/R as i'd sprained my right knee in my sleep & bruises on my left leg..i couldn't believe it when the dr in the E/R said that you must have done all this in your sleep..never had that before..has anybody else had anything like this? go to bed ok then wake up to injuries unknown how there done??

At 2:05pm on February 4, 2011, Deborah Williams said…
thank you for your friendship :)
At 10:55am on January 30, 2011, terry lee holden said…
IS THIS A MASK JUST COVERS THE MOUTH IF SO CAN SOME SEE ME A PIC TO MY E=MAIL PLS terry_holden37030@yahoo.com TY

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Apnea del Sueno

Que es la Apnea del Sueno



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Posted on May 12, 2009 at 7:01pm

History of RPSGTs

Re-posting this history of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGTs) from a Discussion started by Dave Hargett, who is a member of the Board of Directors of the BRPT:



"Peter McGregor is RPSGT registry number 1, from June 1979. This year the BRPT (Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists) celebrates it's 30th birthday as the credentialing agency for the RPSGT credential. In that 30 years there have been about 14,000 persons who have become RPSGTs.



My… Continue

Posted on May 3, 2009 at 2:58pm — 2 Comments

Didgeridoo for Sleep Apnea

Can playing a musical instrument, the Didgeridoo, help treat Sleep Apnea? Sounds like a gimmick, but there's actually some credible scientific evidence showing exactly that. The Didgeridoo appears to strengthen muscles in the airway, reducing the likelihood of their collapse and obstruction. For some serious scientific evidence on the effectiveness of the Didgeridoo in the treatment of Sleep Apnea, check out PubMed and the… Continue

Posted on April 7, 2009 at 1:00am — 1 Comment

What is Sleep Apnea?

What Is Sleep Apnea?



Here's a simple response to the question of what is sleep apnea: sleep apnea is a common disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep.



Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes. They often occur 5 to 30 times or more an hour. Typically, normal breathing then starts again, sometimes with a loud snort or choking sound.



Sleep apnea usually is a chronic (ongoing) condition… Continue

Posted on March 17, 2009 at 4:13am — 2 Comments

HIPAA Privacy Rule Must Die

The Problem

The HIPAA Privacy Rule must die. Since its inception in 2003, the HIPAA Privacy Rule has been invoked by health care providers not to protect us patients as Congress originally intended, but rather as a crutch for health care providers to fall back on when they have an interest, be it laziness, financial, incompetence or whatever, in making it more difficult for patients to gain control over our own health care decisions.



A Personal Anecdote

The… Continue

Posted on March 15, 2009 at 4:30pm — 15 Comments

 
 
 

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