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rwalker732

posted 02/26/2008, comment (1)

Drooling & Auto-Set CPAP

I have been on BiPap for 3 years or so. My Dr. just switched me over to an Auto-set CPAP, to see if I could tolerate it better, since my pressures were so high on BiPap. Autoset is working. However, I find myself mouth breathing more in my sleep, and drooling an awful lot.. About the same time, another Dr. put me on... Read more Chevron

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Florence Cardinal

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posted 02/25/2008, comments (0)

Snoring: Causes and Treatments

Snoring is a nerve-racking noise that disrupts your sleep and the sleep of anyone who is in the same room (or even house) as you. There have even been stories of people being asked to leave their hotel rooms because their snoring was disturbing other guests. What causes snoring anyway? CAUSES Obesity. Obesity causes excess fatty... Read more Chevron

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Allen Blaivas, M.D.

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posted 02/14/2008, comments (2)

CPAP Helps Sleep Apnea Sufferers, And Their Spouses Too!

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 treatment- continuous positive airway pressure,... Read more Chevron

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