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To: ConservativeMind

Cardiologist tested me for apnea, then put me on a CPAP machine. To sell (through Medicare) their many add-ons and spares, the CPAP retailers pestered me for months.

Since it kept falling off, I checked with my Veterinarian neighbor who said she’s off it now. So I gave up and feel fine.

On one occasion, I woke up panting—out of breath—apparently having an episode of apnea. But that was the only occasion, and that was years ago.


3 posted on 09/03/2024 3:41:49 PM PDT by Does so (Why is our print-media being crafted by foreigners? πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦.....)
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To: Does so

I went into emergency two years ago for chronic respiration failure the first night I was on an oxygen machine and for the first rest time in 5 years I did not wake up several times in one night. When I was discharged I was referred to a sleep apnea test center. They found that I had severe obstructive SA. I also needed more assisted pressure that CPAP machine could produce so I was put on a ventilator. This has given me uninterrupted sleep for the last two years.
My condition did not manifest with breath restriction that I could detect but I would awaken and eventually go to the bathroom. So I concluded the problem was my prostate. It it was not free.


5 posted on 09/03/2024 4:41:08 PM PDT by KC_for_Freedom (retired aerospace engineer and CSP who also taught)
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To: Does so

there are recording aps for phone that can record any events you might be having- it’s kind of a pain to listen to hours of sleep- but if you are gaspign for breath every few minutes or so, it will tell you pretty quickly


8 posted on 09/03/2024 7:18:46 PM PDT by Bob434
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