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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…"
Moderate Sleep Apnea
Having Moderate Sleep Apnea is like having had a moderate heart attack: while better than "Severe," it's still dead serious. Mistakenly, my first reaction when getting the diagnosis of Moderate Sleep Apnea was relief. "Well, at least I'm not too far gone," I thought, as I let my guard down and didn't get serious about my Sleep Apnea treatment.
Then I did some research and found out what Moderate Sleep Apnea means.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) defines Moderate Sleep Apnea as having an AHI of greater than 15 but less than 30. AHI, in turn, stands for "Apnea-Hypopnea Index," and is a measure of the total number of times you stop breathing or have shallow breathing during sleep divided by the total number of hours you were asleep. For an an episode of interrupted breathing or shallow breathing to count as a true event, it must last 10 seconds or longer. The bottom line: a "moderate" case of Sleep Apnea means a person stops breathing or has dangerously shallow breathing for more than 10 seconds at a time, on average, 15 to 30 times PER HOUR! Certainly not something to be taken lightly, as this magnitude of Sleep Apnea will usually adversely impact daytime functioning and cardiovascular health.
An AHI of greater than 5 but less than 15 is deemed "mild" sleep apnea; an AHI of greater than 30 indicates "severe" sleep apnea.
If you don't know what your AHI is, find out. Your life might depend on it.
Do you still have questions about Moderate Sleep Apnea? Post your questions here and we will answer them as best we can: http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topic/new
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Tags: AHI, apnea, cardiovascular, daytime, function, functioning, mild, moderate, severe, sleep
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Comment by Mike on March 29, 2009 at 1:13am -
Ruth, here's a quick way to tell your friends who suffer with sleep problems (especially apnea) about us: http://www.sleepguide.com/main/invitation/new
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Comment by Judy on March 28, 2009 at 8:18pm -
Ruth the ResScan 3.7 software is compatable w/the Resmed VPAP Auto 25 which is Resmed's latest and greatest bi-level. So as long as your local DME supplier seems to like to provide Resmed devices AND you INSIST on the VPAP Auto 25 you should be good to go if you got the software and cable reader. IF you are interested e-mail me at downeast at concentric dot com You can see a sample of two of the reporting pages from ResScan 3.7 in the "ResMed Data Report - interpretation request" discussion.
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Comment by Mike on March 28, 2009 at 7:42pm
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Ruth, there are some very knowledgeable people on here who use the ResScan 3.7 software. I'm sure they'll be able to advise you further. By the way, if you like the site, be sure to shout it out to the world so that people know we exist! We're small, but growing, and not very well known right now.
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Comment by Ruth Rayceen on March 28, 2009 at 7:26pm
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I have visited several sleep sites, but this is the first with articles written by Sleep Doctors and Sleep Professionals. The articles I have read by patients have are more detailed & professional than others.This article was especially interesting to me. I was previously diagnosed with severe sleep apnea with AHI of 98 per hour. I had UPPP surgery - I would never recomment it, I have complications, and I still have sleep apnea.
My Dec, 08 sleep study reported an AHI of 32 per hour. Because of the large decrease, I have not considered
serious, so I am very appreciative of the information in the article.
I have ResMed 8 Elite ll,and record the stats daily. My last week averaged 24. AI's for the same period were 4.9. This week my AI's average 2.6. . Although the AI's have been under 5, I have been dishearted by my therapy because of the UPPP. The air from the CPAP seems to float around in my mouth, at times fill my cheeks until they puff out.
I don't know if getting ResSkan 3.7 and the download cables would help me moniter my problems areas better.
I have hesitated because my Sleep Doctor has been considering a BIPap. RuthRayceen
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