CPAP vs. APAP-same thing, and SC for Apnea
With regards to VA rating schedule terminology, is APAP the same as CPAP? I know the machine does the same thing, but since it's called a different name I was hoping to avoid any pitfalls, should I...
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CPAP Machines Overview CPAP machines blow air at a pressure high enough to keep your airway open during sleep. Modern machines offer therapy tracking software, off grid power options and heated...
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Good answer. Let's bust it down a might further and offer a source. CPAP is Continuos Positive Airway Pressure. BIPAP is Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure. APAP is Auto Adjusting Positive Airway...
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Thanks, guys. This thing looks like it's off of Star Trek. Not a bad thing, just adjusting to it. Now, the question is, since I did not have a diagnosis in service (I thought my tiredness was...
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Are you asking what caused your sleep apnea?
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That is what I asked him, yes, and he said there are lots of things that cause it-obesity, narcotics, genetics, but he ruled out genetics for me. This was the PA, though. The test hasn't been scored...
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I'm no doc but bro you gotta lose that weight. Easy said bitch to do I know. I'm sure you hear that from the docs but that's all I got. I'd look into all my options. I think a lot of your medical...
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My husband has severe sleep apnea. He's had it since he was young...they just didn't know about sleep apnea then. He was diagnosed in the very early 90's and put on CPAP. While it can certainly be...
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BrokenSoldier244th said:So, now what, aside from maintaining treatment with my new friend the Elephant (as my almost 3 year old calls it)? I have severe sleep apnea and use a Bipapp. Among...
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I go to the Y 3-4 days a week and walk, sometimes elliptical, and have been for about 4 months. I also work with the dieticitian there as part of my membership. I may lose 3-4 lbs over a few weeks,...
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Jogging my own memory-going through my medical records, I found where I was prescribed Elavil (Amitriptyline) because I was having problems sleeping trough the night. I attributed it to pain or...
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rsmallen,I'm no doctor. I am a retired respiratory therapist (medically retired). One of the things we are taugh is to watch out for patients with a receeded chin. It can be a sign of a difficult...
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I do have a slight overbite, the sleep doc noted it, but said it wasn't that bad. My natural bite has my top teeth touching the bottom of my bottom teeth. As a singer in college (voice major) it gave...
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