Collective Wisdom

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Almost every other place on SleepGuide.com encourages conversation. This group is different in that it's a place where the key "nuggets" of knowledge are deposited and stored. All discussion here is meant only to further refine/modify these nuggets.
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  • Nasil mask VS a full mask

    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 easily than the nasil one.The full mask is way more comfortable than the nasil.I don't need a chin…

    By Jeffrey Donaldson

    Dec 17, 2009

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  • Sore Tongue

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    By Randy Deremiah

    Feb 2, 2010

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  • Cleaning Humidifier Tank (from Judy)

    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 rinsing it w/tap water then a good vinegar and water rinse and setting it to dry keeps my tank…

    By The SleepGuide Crew

    Mar 3, 2009

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  • Data Capable CPAPs

    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 companies and Medicare often want this information for compliance before paying for the machine. These…

    By sleepycarol

    Mar 3, 2009

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  • How to become a PSGT

    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 have been on disability for four years due to depression, Benign Essential Tremor, and mainly…

    By Mary Z

    Oct 9, 2009

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  • Frequenty Asked Questions

    GENERAL QUESTIONSI 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 CPAP?MACHINE QUESTIONS…

    By The SleepGuide Crew

    Mar 3, 2009

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  • Sleep Terms and Definitions

    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 list.DEFINITIONS:APNEA = cessation of airflow for 10 seconds or greater.HYPOPNEA =>50% decrease in…

    By sleepycarol

    Mar 3, 2009

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  • Understanding Sleep and Sleep Stages

    Sleeping Well; What You Need to KnowSleep Requirements, Needs, Cycles, and StagesWhy 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 getting the right amount of sleep. Today’s fast paced society can make sleep seem like a luxury, not a need,…

    By sleepycarol

    Mar 3, 2009

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  • Self-Treatment Options for Mild Sleep Apnea

    Self-help treatment for sleep apneaMild 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 these tips and suggestions. I high recommend that you get a sleep study done as it is imperative that…

    By sleepycarol

    Mar 3, 2009

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  • CPAP Sleep Apnea Treatment (from Sleepy Carol)

    Treatment for sleep apneaCPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)CPAP is the most widely recommended treatment for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.CPAP entails wearing a mask-like device while you sleep, which provides pressurized air to prevent the airway from collapsing. Most CPAP…

    By The SleepGuide Crew

    Mar 3, 2009

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