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I know I have sleep apnea. I snore so loud and I have excessive fatigue to the point that I have to sleep more than 12 hours a day. It also runs in my family. I just got a CPAP machine from someone. How dangerous would it be for me to use it? Educated responses only.
Monica- I asked for educated responses only. I am also in the health profession and that doesn’t mean I know everything about everything. CPAP machines are not by prescription only, otherwise you could not buy them anywhere. And If you aren’t even aware that they are for sleep apnea, I am not quite sure how you managed to become a nurse.
Davisk- pneumothorax is not a "hole in the lungs". I have studied cardiorespiratory care. I am also well aware that too much O2 can be dangerous. Also, there are no H2O levels on this machine. Are you meaning O2 levels? And finally, it is not gross. Obviously I am not stupid enough to use another person’s mask! lol.

First of all, CPAP is to be used by prescription only! Yeah, you may be able to buy them on the internet or ebay, but thats just gross and extremely dangerous. Secondly, each cpap is to be titrated to your specific needs!!! People can need a pressure on 6cm H2O while others need 14 cm H2O. If a pressure is forced on to you that is to strong then you could end up with a pneumothorax or in layman terms, a hole in your lung! Doesnt sound fun at all, huh?! You need a sleep study and titration to determin what exactly your needs are.

On most home units the home care company or dr office will preset the pressure and each machine has a specific way to be reset that only the home care company or educated person knows how to change!

DO NOT USE ANOTHER PERSONS CPAP. EVEN THOUGH IT IS NOT A MEDICATION, IT IS A DR. ORDER!!!!

Common sleep disorders are sleep apnea, insomnia and narcolepsy, and people who have these disorders may have a variety of contributing causes. Discover how people with sleep apnea may have a shortened life-span with helpful information in this free video on sleeping disorders.

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Can’t sleep? Neither can 70 million Americans. Here are some clues as to why.

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http://www.End-Snoring-Tonight.com shows the cause of snoring and sleep apnea snoring causes as well as snoring pillow and other home remedies for snoring.

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a potentially life threatening condition that is more common than generally recognized. Over 20 million Americans suffer from OSA and they don’t even know it!

Symptoms include: Snoring, Large Neck Size, High Blood Pressure, Obesity, Interrupted Sleep, Daytime Fatigue, Lack of Concentration, Morning Headaches, Sexual Dysfunction.

If you have any of these symptoms, it is important to find their causes and treat them as soon as possible. While symptoms by themselves may seem common and little cause for concern, if left untreated, sleep disorders can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and even death. Other long term physical and psychological complications can include obesity, diabetes, depression, poor work performance and strained personal relationships.

If you think that you suffer from SLEEP APNEA, contact your healthcare professional.

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Seventy million people suffer from sleep disorders. Find out about how these treatments can help.
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