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. We will spend most of the time talking about the most common and by far most effective...
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40 mph
Leah
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 01:48 PM -
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RV
Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 12:16 PMIn your Feb. 14, 2008 blog you said,
"My next blog will continue on some of the issues with CPAP and much more about how it is used and adapted for each individual patient and some things that sleep specialists try to help patients adjust to CPAP use."
But your next blog in March went on to discuss surgeries. Is there another blog where you discussed the above?
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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