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by gorgonzilla
Sun Dec 01, 2019 7:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Using Medical-grade Adhesive On A Leaky Mask
Replies: 17
Views: 1501

Re: Using Medical-grade Adhesive On A Leaky Mask

Especially if it is possible to make it odorless. Believe me, if they could, they would have. :D Just a thought, another possibility might be reinforcing the sides with some silicone caulk. The vapor from silicone caulk is acetic acid, so it would have to be allowed to cure completely before using ...
by gorgonzilla
Sun Dec 01, 2019 7:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Airsense 10 info for Toronto,Ontario, Canada
Replies: 7
Views: 1493

Re: Airsense 10 info for Toronto,Ontario, Canada

Stick it in a Faraday cage? They make RF-blocking paint, also. Not being facetious, we had a "cellphone bin" at my last workplace. There might be a tiny bit of RF leakage out of a hole for the air tube, but not enough to connect anywhere. A flat panel of RAM stuck in front of that, and turn the hose...
by gorgonzilla
Sun Dec 01, 2019 7:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: While on medication, possible damage to airway from using CPAP?
Replies: 7
Views: 482

While on medication, possible damage to airway from using CPAP?

I'm on a medication which is weakening soft tissues -- cartilage, tendons, that sort of thing. This is a known side effect, there isn't another option, it's absolutely necessary, and I'm stuck on it for another five weeks minimum. Is there a risk of damage to my airway, bronchial wossnames, and so o...
by gorgonzilla
Sun Dec 01, 2019 7:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: TMJ and Sleep Apnea Connection
Replies: 8
Views: 835

Re: TMJ and Sleep Apnea Connection

Not saying it's not possible, but I think the other direction would be more likely -- sleep apnea leading to jaw grinding (bruxism), jaw grinding leading to putting stress on the joint, joint stress leading to TMJ. I don't see a pathway from joint injury to airway blockage, unless perhaps your nose ...
by gorgonzilla
Sun Nov 17, 2019 4:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: USA, prescription required?!?!
Replies: 29
Views: 2255

Re: USA, prescription required?!?!

Thank you both; that's a relief. It costs about as much as a machine for me to go travel and do the doctor's appointments.
by gorgonzilla
Sun Nov 17, 2019 12:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: USA, prescription required?!?!
Replies: 29
Views: 2255

USA, prescription required?!?!

I'm a U.S. expat in Asia. I recently had to go to a different country to find a competent hospital at which to get a sleep study done. The doc did it, recommended machines and masks, and told me that if I bought them in the U.S. I'd pay literally about 40% of what they'd have to charge me because of...