We have covered the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) using polysomnogram and reviewed some of the controversy regarding use of home sleep testing for OSA. Now it is time to discuss some of the treatments. W...
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Leah
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 01:48 PM
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Oh, Dr. Blaivas, I can so relate to your patient's metaphor of going down the road at 4o mph with your head out! Putting on the CPAP is just like that--but I wouldn't stop trying to use it, even if my life didn't depend on it!
I am Leah, the lady who has been writing about her experiences trying to get used to my CPAP. I would like to allay readers' fears about the fast flow of air coming from the CPAP. The CPAP machine has a feature which will diminish the speed of air coming out, slowly increasing it, giving your body a chance to get used to it each time you use it.
Your blog did a good job explaining the CPAP. I hope that those readers who are reading this will give the CPAP a chance if they are in need of it. As you said, there are different types of masks and nasal pillows in differing sizes to accomodate anyone in need.
Thank you for your blog. I'm sure it is helping many to understand sleep difficulties and their possible solutions.
Leah
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