My sleep apnea dilemma ...I have had sleep apnea over 12 years. Unfortunately, I have chronic sinusitis. Having frequent sinus infections which means having to spit mucus. Causing me not being able to use...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCPAPSymptoms
Figuring out what I have (help?)...Hello! I contracted COVID for the first time ever two weeks ago. A week ago, I developed a very annoying symptom. As I am falling asleep, my throat closes up...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesCopingTips & Advice
Sleep Studies: Findings other than apnea...Hello, My nurse practitioner has suggested I have an in-facility sleep study done. Prior to this, I had done some data logging with an inexpensive pulse oximeter for 7 days...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSleep Study
What Frustrates You the Most About Sleep Apnea?...It is frustrating to not be able to get a good night’s rest after a tiresome day. Dealing with sleep apnea is not only stressful because of the symptoms –...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
HAVING GENERAL ANAESTHETIC DURING DAY CASE SURGERY...I am going in this Friday for my second Inguenal Hernia operation, this time with keyhole surgery. My problem is - I'm being seen as a day case which means...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSurgeryCentral Sleep Apnea
Want Infromation for a Sleep Docotor Now?...Hi everyone, I've seen a lot of questions come and go over my time on this forum and a lot of people asking good questions though ultimately they are best...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessCentral Sleep Apnea
Do other people wake up-scary...For the past two days I've been waking up to me making snorting/snoring and gasping noises. I've been single for a long time so no one else to hear me...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
Normal AHI (2.4) but elevated RDI (7.3); cpap or not? ...I’m a 33 year old normal weight woman. Also 31 weeks pregnant. I suspected I might have apnea from my Apple Watch which showed oxygen dips into the high 80s...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCPAPNewly Diagnosed
New Diagnosis...Hi there, I was recently diagnosis with OSA and it was not the news I wanted to hear. I received my ResMed Airsense 11 APAP just 3 days ago and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCPAP
CPAP Mask and Acne...Using my CPAP full time, I started to notice that I would wake up with the marks all over my face from the CPAP that would last for hours. Next...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How does one use a CPAP on long distance overseas flights...Just retired and looking to do some increased traveling and wondering how to manage my CPAP machine during overnight flights....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTravel
New to CPAP but not to OSA...I’ve just been diagnosed with OSA after a sleep test with a score of 17.3. This is not my first rodeo though, I am 67 years old and about 25...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosisLifestyle ChangesNewly Diagnosed
Sleep Apnea Therapy positive and negative effects on health...I recently took a sleep apnea test and was diagnosed with OSA. I remember study report stating I had 85 events per hour. Now that I have my ResMed 11...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCPAPCopingSleep Study
Changed my life on CPAP Machine...I've been using a CPAP machine now for about 14 years. I never go anywhere without it. I had a sleep study about 14 years ago because I was tired...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Sleep Apnea Mouth Piece/ Invisalign Braces...Hi everyone, I wear Invisalign retainers at night time and my doctor just called to say I either need a sleep apnea machine or a sleep apnea mouth piece. I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Camping with CPAP machine...Hi I just started using a CPAP machine recently but I'm due to attend a couple of festivals this summer and I'm not sure how I'll be able to power...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCPAP
How to Manage Sleep Apnea in the Summer...During the summer months when it gets hot and uncomfortable, we often have trouble sleeping. This is a lot worse when you need to sleep with a mask on your...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Problem with build of phlegm ...I became a papper just short of a year. I was issued the Airsense 11. I’ve moved through the use of a nasal pillow mask and two nasal mask with...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCPAPSide Effects
Settings for Dreamstation ...I have a Dreamstation BiPap with supplemental oxygen concentrator. I use a Resmed F20 full face mask. Does anybody know what setting my mask type should be? And .. I...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
What Are The Positive & Negative Effects of Using A CPAP Machine?...Introduction: Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines have become the gold standard for treating this condition. By...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCPAPSide Effects
