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Re: I'M SCARED!

Posted by Brian on April 29, 1998 at 14:34:24:

In Reply to: I'M SCARED! posted by DonnaSue on April 28, 1998 at 19:17:44:

Hi Donnasue,

Take courage, you are headed in the right direction.

Yes, there can be problems, but CPAP is a tried and proven effective therapy for OSA in most cases. There are many different ways in which CPAP can be delivered and set up to meet the particular needs of most individuals.

Age and weight are major factors influencing OSA, and as aging continues, and/or weight increases, the degree of OSA tends to increase. Weight loss will likely reduce the occurrence of airway obstruction in the severely overweight, in some cases it does not, as OSA can and does occur in persons who are not overweight.

The nice thing about CPAP is that it is non-invasive and if you prove to be incompatible with it, you will have lost nothing but a little time, and probably gained considerable understanding, and be able to seek other solutions. If CPAP is effective for you, and odds are that it will be, you can expect a major improvement in the quality of your sleep and wake time as well.

Be reassured. I predict a good outcome. Let us know how you proceed, and thank you for your question.

Brian

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