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by moresleep
Mon Jan 02, 2012 3:23 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Tongue Exercises May Ease Sleep Apnea
Replies: 11
Views: 4082

Re: Tongue Exercises May Ease Sleep Apnea

"Upper airway remodeling" without surgery sounds great. But, probably works best where obesity is linked to the OSA--article mentioned a decrease in neck circumference. Hopefully, there will be more studies.
by moresleep
Mon Jan 02, 2012 3:07 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mouth breather's experience using a mouthpiece
Replies: 10
Views: 4788

Re: Mouth breather's experience using a mouthpiece

I have been using something like that to prevent bruxism, but, alas, it didn't stop mouth leaking--had hoped it would, but taping is still the only solution for me. Definitely worth trying, though.
by moresleep
Sun Nov 27, 2011 4:24 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP Broke
Replies: 9
Views: 1737

Re: CPAP Broke

A long shot, but is the air inlet plugged?
by moresleep
Sat Nov 26, 2011 11:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: cpap auction
Replies: 6
Views: 1501

Re: cpap auction

You can post it for sale here, and on Craigslist. Probably will do the job.
by moresleep
Sat Nov 26, 2011 11:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hose Hanger = Higher AHI???
Replies: 3
Views: 708

Re: Hose Hanger = Higher AHI???

If there really is a change, it must be mask leaks. Sounds like some experiements are in order. It might be that you are not allowing enough slack in the hose on your side of the hanger.
by moresleep
Thu Nov 24, 2011 2:11 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Question about generic adapt sv filters.
Replies: 1
Views: 809

Re: Question about generic adapt sv filters.

You are probably right. I have a Resmed Adapt (backup machine) and the filters I got for it have a blue-tinted side that faces outside. The white side (facing in) has a thin layer of more dense material. My filters don't fit very well either way, though. If you can mash the filter in and put the cap...
by moresleep
Wed Nov 23, 2011 11:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT: Happy Thanksgiving
Replies: 12
Views: 2329

Re: OT: Happy Thanksgiving

The problem with Van Cott's analysis is that it doesn't go far enough. WalMart achieves its low prices by buying from the cheapest-labor sweatshops to be found in China and other places, where America's labor and environmental laws do not operate. Our retreat from sensible tariff barriers over the p...
by moresleep
Wed Nov 23, 2011 11:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Calling All ZEO Users, Past and Present
Replies: 41
Views: 8720

Re: Calling All ZEO Users, Past and Present

Does ZEO have any competition with which to compare it?
by moresleep
Wed Nov 23, 2011 11:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dr. Krakow, salesman extraordinaire? UPDATED
Replies: 231
Views: 41620

Re: Dr. Krakow, salesman extraordinaire?

I've read through this interesting thread but still do not understand what makes Dr. Krakow's method of titration with the ASV different from the methods used by other sleep labs (and recommended by the manufacturers). Can anyone explain? Otherwise, I will wade through the material on his web site.....
by moresleep
Thu Nov 17, 2011 11:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: S9 UPS solutions w/ home generator
Replies: 1
Views: 13149

Re: S9 UPS solutions w/ home generator

Your brother is right. That's why one should buy a good quality surge protector with indicators that show when the protection circuitry has failed. Too many people use cheap units with protection circuitry that blew out years ago--without them knowing. A robust UPS does offer a lot in surge/spike pr...
by moresleep
Thu Nov 17, 2011 11:49 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My experience with taping
Replies: 6
Views: 1054

Re: My experience with taping

If the chin strap works to prevent mouth breathing, and the only complaint is what it does to your hair, I would wear the chip strap. You can probably find one that does not interfere as much with the hair. This will save you having to buy tape, and also the potential risks of taping. As for tape, I...
by moresleep
Wed Nov 16, 2011 12:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: please tell me your battery set up for your S9 autoset
Replies: 33
Views: 15678

Re: please tell me your battery set up for your S9 autoset

How long do your power outages last? If one night, you might get by with a large jump start battery pack, such as the Clore Automotive JNC660. That would probably give you two nights for the Cpap alone, or less than one night for the Cpap plus humidifier. However, the best solution by far is a large...
by moresleep
Tue Nov 15, 2011 8:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Which machine type should I go with? Depressing!
Replies: 35
Views: 4858

Re: Which machine type should I go with? Depressing!

I would say the BiPap is the right choice for the titration, to be followed by an ASV if the BiPap doesn't do the trick. As for buying the BiPap and later deciding you need straight Cpap, you can generally use a BiPap like a straight Cpap by setting the inhale/exhale pressures the same. Just be sure...
by moresleep
Tue Nov 15, 2011 8:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Where to buy a cheap Quattro FX?
Replies: 12
Views: 2040

Re: Where to buy a cheap Quattro FX?

You'll find some new ones at cheaper prices on AllofCraigs.com.
by moresleep
Tue Nov 15, 2011 6:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Help -- Battery Backup GoalZero---UPDATE
Replies: 11
Views: 2628

Re: Help -- Battery Backup GoalZero

Archangle I am clueless about electricity! I read about how I have to recharge in a well ventilated area, it's lead, it's heavy, challenging to connect, etc. Altogether too scary sounding. I believe the GoalZero battery is also a lead-acid battery: sealed AGM. You can buy a AGM deep cycle battery--...