A great place to start Disorder information source Rated and Reviewed Sleep Links Entrance to all monitored Sleep Forums Search all of Sleepnet.com


Sleep Apnea
Forum Posting


Archived Apnea Forum114 viewing only. To post a new topic go to the Apnea Forum Homepage.

Re: Newly diagnosed-? RE: Study Results

Posted by D.H. on July 29, 2003 at 23:26:26:

In Reply to: Newly diagnosed-? RE: Study Results posted by LSUnTX on July 29, 2003 at 13:17:31:

You said that CPAP would help, and that you‘re getting a heated humidifier. The implication (of using the word “would,” which is conditional) is that you don’t actually have a CPAP. While it’s not my place to correct anybody’s English, please accept my apologies as there is a serious question of clarity involved here.

A heated humidifier of the variety we talk about on this forum cannot be used without a CPAP. Hopefully, this is only a language problem, and you do have a CPAP.

Sometimes, CPAP can cause central apneas, even if it’s helpful with obstructive ones. You may do better on Auto-PAP or Bi-PAP. You cannot get an Auto/Bi-PAP (combined) at this time, as far as I know.

Follow Ups:


Archived Apnea Forum114 viewing only. To post a new topic go to the Apnea Forum Homepage

  • IMPORTANT : Information not intended as medical advice. If you suspect that you have a sleep disorder you should seek care from a qualified professional. Read Terms of Use.
  • The Sleep Forums are not to be used for commercial purposes.
  • Commercial products and services are not endorsed by Sleepnet.com.
  • Sleep Deprivation due to Sleep Apnea and insufficient sleep are common and can present as insomnia, narcolepsy, or idiopathic hypersomnia. In infants and children sleep problems commonly present themselves as ADD or ADHD.


Copyright ©1995-2005 Sleepnet.com., All rights reserved