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Permalink Reply by P Jensen on May 27, 2011 at 2:41am

Who would have guessed??

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Permalink Reply by Richard Neider on May 27, 2011 at 12:46pm

Great video and teaching tool. 

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Permalink Reply by belv156 on May 27, 2011 at 3:19pm

Your reply is well taken... Most treatment strategies depend on the patient's willingness to identify causation and to make every effort to help one's self. Adjuncts are helpful; but learn to breathe on your own. belv156

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Permalink Reply by Ginny Edmundson on May 27, 2011 at 4:38pm

How does one "learn to breathe on their own?"  Thanks

belv156 said:

Your reply is well taken... Most treatment strategies depend on the patient's willingness to identify causation and to make every effort to help one's self. Adjuncts are helpful; but learn to breathe on your own. belv156

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Permalink Reply by RockRpsgt on May 27, 2011 at 9:48pm

How would wearing another device eliminate the need for a device. Would you not be trading one for another. I would also know how one learns to breathe on their own. breathing is autonomic until you think about it.

 

CPAP is safe and the best form of treatment for everyone. It is typically the person that is not right for the treatment rather than the other way around. No matter how you look at it PAP or a trach are the only consitent way to keep your SBDs to a minimum.

Ginny Edmundson said:

Can you tell me more about these "devices"?  Thanks~

belv156 said:

I am convinced that treatment of sleep apnea needs to go beyond CPAP and for those unable to tolerate the CPAP. There are properly fitted, ‘functual CPR type devices’, that can improve breathing, and possibility eliminate need of assisting devices.

belv156

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Permalink Reply by Ginny Edmundson on May 27, 2011 at 9:52pm

I agree with you Rock.  But had to laugh......my hubbie uses the letters "SBD's to mean something else!   :)    I sure wish you lived near me and could help me try and get properly fit with a better mask.  Don't you need a vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains????   :)

RockRpsgt said:

How would wearing another device eliminate the need for a device. Would you not be trading one for another. I would also know how one learns to breathe on their own. breathing is autonomic until you think about it.

 

CPAP is safe and the best form of treatment for everyone. It is typically the person that is not right for the treatment rather than the other way around. No matter how you look at it PAP or a trach are the only consitent way to keep your SBDs to a minimum.

Ginny Edmundson said:

Can you tell me more about these "devices"?  Thanks~

belv156 said:

I am convinced that treatment of sleep apnea needs to go beyond CPAP and for those unable to tolerate the CPAP. There are properly fitted, ‘functual CPR type devices’, that can improve breathing, and possibility eliminate need of assisting devices.

belv156

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Permalink Reply by Beverly Carter on May 28, 2011 at 10:42am

I liked this video. I have the same type of mask which is comfortable and easy to maintain. If you breathe through your nose it is great for this one. When I am at work and feel refreshed, people comment. Lost 32 pounds and I have not even exercised. A reduced sugar intake and great sleep/pay off in more ways then one.

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Permalink Reply by Banyon on June 1, 2011 at 7:02pm

Shaq announced his retirement today. Rumors are he wants to spend more time reading SleepGuide to get his CPAP therapy optimized?

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Permalink Reply by Jo E on June 1, 2011 at 10:28pm

You are funny, Banyon! However,with any luck, Shaq will spend some of his time promoting awareness of OSA.

Banyon said:

Shaq announced his retirement today. Rumors are he wants to spend more time reading SleepGuide to get his CPAP therapy optimized?

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