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my mom is a patients that has sleep apnea and uses a cpap machine and fells like she is scared to use it cause she fells like shes claustrophobic and cant breathe with it on and whats to know about it and others problems and such.
she isn’t able to wear the mask because of it.

if you have/had the same problem then let me now.

PLEASE&&THANKS!!
Hannah
i have the nose tubes and still fill that way.

My daughter uses a CPAP also..it takes a while to get used to the uncomfortable feeling of "smothering", but she did eventually adjust to it. Also you might see about just getting the nose line, instead of the whole face mask. Check with your local health care provider about the different types of masks.

This video demonstrates how to set up the AEIOMed Everest 2 CPAP machine. You will see an out of the box demonstration.

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Fitting cleaning and maintaining your new SleepWeaver soft cloth CPAP mask video. Brought to you by http://www.sleepweaver.com and only from Circadiance.

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I purchased a new Hybrid cpap mask for $127 online and do not like it. I used it twice. I have someone that wants to buy it but I do not know how much to ask for it. Could someone give me what they think its worth?

I would just pro-rate it. Maybe charge 90 for it and call it good. Thats still cheaper than buying one new when they generally run 200 or so from an equipment company or sleep lab. Good luck

Oracle HC452 Oral CPAP Mask – Fitting

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Dr. Craig Schwimmer discusses the treatments for sleep apnea including CPAP. 3/25/08

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REMStar M Series CPAP Machines – User Instructions

For REMStar Plus, REMStar Pro, REMStar Auto M Series models.

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I was diagnosed the first of December 08 with severe sleep apnea. I use a nasal CPAP. Aside from having another sleep study done, is there a way to tell if it’s working? I still have mouth dryness & am wondering if I am opening my mouth in my sleep. Since mine very severe (doctor’s words), I want to make sure I am using it right & that it’s working. My pressure is set at 12.
Thank you for the replies. I do feel "not as dead tired" as I used. Also, the morning headaches are gone. I will check in with my pulmonogist.

12 is kinda high. The summary said I stopped breathing 56 times in an hour. WTH. No wonder I have been feeling so crappy. I never really got any quality sleep. My brain was too busy trying to keep me alive.
I do use the humidifer. But not every night. I need to start doing that. I went to that website. Very good info. I also went to the company site where my mask is from "ResMed" & it had a chin strap I might buy. Just in case my mouth is opening up.

Yes, I have started dreaming again. Some are nightmares. Very vivid.

Thanks again to all who responded.

Are you feeling better, more rested since starting on CPAP? If not than it’s not working. You might need a full mask to cover your mouth too . Or if it’s severe enough you might need BIPAP.That’s a way of giving you the benefits of CPAP and help you take deeper breaths.
12 cmH20 is kinda high. You should check back with the pulmonologist who ordered it.
God bless and help you through this.

A CPAP machine for people with sleep apnea can be cleaned with a mild hand soap or dish soap, and this should be done every couple of weeks. Find out when a CPAP’s air filter should be replaced with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on cleaning tips.

Expert: Rachel Yatuzis
Contact: www.greenkleeninc.com
Bio: Rachel Yatuzis is a professional house cleaner in Nashville, Tenn., specializing in using everyday household items for cleaning purposes.
Filmmaker: Tim Brown

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