Comments on: Anyone have sleep apnea? How loud is the machine they give you that hooks up to the mask?

By: druski

druski — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:46:59 +0000

Hey Armyvet…your wife will get used to the noise quicker than she did the loud snoring that probably got you diagnosed. This has been one of the great lifesavers in the past few years. I occasionally work for a pulmonolagist who is director of several sleep labs in this area. He has prescribed tons of c-pap machines to men and women.
Good luck.
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By: cooker_upper1

cooker_upper1 — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:40:59 +0000

It depends on how high the pressure is. My guy has had a cpap for 20 years. It was a godsend at first. Then he gained weight and the pressure was increased. Now it sounds like a generator. Its so loud I had him put it on the floor. It used to sound like a whisper. Now, he sleeps fine but I am getting no sleep because of the sudden bursts or air shooting at me when he turns over and, if the mask is just a little off, it whistles and/ or sounds like a raging river. Its great for him but I’,m thinking about sleeping in another room. At least the snooring noise could be blocked with ear plugs. The wind and pressure hassles can’t be masked.
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experience with a mate who uses a pap

By: dedededededededede

dedededededededede — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:20:59 +0000

It sounds like a fan. Its quite soothing.
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By: The_Eternal_Red_Rose

The_Eternal_Red_Rose — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:54:59 +0000

my son has been using a cpap machine/mask for 4 years now,and no,the noise won't keep her awake unless you have holes in the tube,then she will hear air hissing through it,or unless a part of your mask is'nt on right,you have nothing to worry about,they are fairly quiet.
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By: BlueLadyBlue R

BlueLadyBlue R — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:31:59 +0000

Oh My your wife is going to thank them for the machine. Trust me on that one. My husband uses it and its great. It takes abit of time for you to get used to it, but now my husband cannot sleep without it. You will sleep better. You may get abit of gas in your stomach for awhile do not be alarmed. It is very quiet. My husband just got the higher priced one and its great. You know how dangerous to your health it is without one. So you will be fine. Your wife will finally get to sleep. Its so quiet sometimes i have to reach in the middle of the night to feel if my husband has it on, I dont like him not wearing it. So look forward to a good thing all around.
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