Moved areas and new hospital refusing me treatment (UK)Hi I have been successfully using a CPAP machine for 6 years. The original diagnosis wasn’t conclusive as I didn’t really sleep. They tried me on the treatment anyway, and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisCPAPHealthcare Team
I really need advice ho help my brother and his 4 year old duaghter.This Fathers Day was a little heartbreaking for me. I was looking out the window and notice my four year old niece getting into my brother's car I wanted to...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesHealthcare TeamCaregivingTips & Advice
Chesty coughsHi. Has anyone got a chesty cough since using a cpap with built-in humidifier. I've had 3 chest infections since February, when my machine was updated. Thankyou ....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSide EffectsHealthcare TeamCPAP
Finding a sleep study facility Hello, I've been trying to find a reputable sleep study facility for several weeks. I am in East Tennessee, near Knoxville. I've ruled out every place within 2 hours. The...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesHealthcare Team
Tracking Sleep: How do you use your sleep data?Do you review data about your sleep? Do you find the data useful? Does your doctor discuss your sleep data with you?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCPAPHealthcare Team
Sleep Apnea and Morning AnxietyHi All! Wondering if anyone struggles with "morning anxiety" that they feel might be related to their OSA and/or if anyone has had a medical professional make a connection between...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesHealthcare TeamMental HealthCoping
Celebrate Sleep Technologists!In honor of Sleep Technologists Appreciation Week, share a positive experience you've had with a sleep tech, or share why you appreciate your sleep tech. Feel free to give a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesHealthcare TeamAwarenessSleep Study
A Tad Concerned Over Closed Eye EEG ResultsHello one and all. My closed eye EEG strobe light results revealed: "Posterior background activity consists of 9.0-9.5 cycle/sec unresponsive to eyes movements. In anterior head region 15-18 cycling/sec activity...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingHealthcare TeamDiagnosis
Replacing my recalled BiPAPMy BiPAP has been recalled by Phillips. I can't sleep without it. I have been using bacteria/virus filters until (I hope) Phillips replaces or foxes mine. Does anyone know how...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCPAPCopingTips & AdviceCostHealthcare Team
Do you have any trouble accessing sleep apnea care because of where you live?Does anyone find that their environment (rural, urban, suburban) makes it more difficult to access sleep apnea testing or treatment? Maybe getting supplies is less reliable? Or there are fewer...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosisHealthcare TeamTreatment