Sleep Apnea and the CPAP Machine

[shadoweaglebear]

cpaps are not that bad. it is better then the alternitives like HEART ATTACK, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE(WHICH HAS ITS OWN SET OF PROBLEMS) MEMORY LOSS, LOWERED AMMUNE SYSTEM ETC.

[May1076]

Thank you for the very informative video

[RanDaMan70]

I must admit, I've been doing alot of research on sleep apnea, and this video gave me alot of information and was very well explained. thanks guys.

[TrebDaVinGab]

Thanks a lot, that was very helpful...

[ozlore]

thank you it has been really helpful.

[looneybineastman]

sleap apnea machines are great they keep us up at night with the noisy motors. Thank you scientist for making a wonderful machine - can you make one that is silent like bathroom fans that are set up a foot above the vent to avoid noise, maybe some insulation. Thanks!

[lexSFC]

ok? Is there any merit to your comment? Looked at your page, and you look like you're a Christian. I am a Christian as well, and I'm not sure disrespect is something becoming of a Christian.

If you're just joking around light-heartedly, you could put in a smiley or two to show that you are...

People these days...

[looneybineastman]

These forums are not for fighting. They are for learning and sharing. If a CPAP machine is very noisy, it is hard for people to sleep. I was asking if someone would come up with a machine that is not noisy. IF I wanted a fight, I would just go down the street and fight with someone, but I am not that way. Have a good day

[lexSFC]

Dude, I'm not fighting with you. You wrote a very sarcastic comment, and I wanted clarification as to what you said, meant or felt. Are you using a CPAP machine at all? If you are, then you would know that the machine is no louder than a personal electric fan, probably even quieter. If it is still too noisy, wear earplugs. Even if it was too noisy, I think I'd rather get a CPAP machine rather than the other alternatives like a hole in my neck.

[jester7s]

i have no problem sleeping with one. who is it hard for? the people using it or the people sleeping near the user? surely if its the latter then its better than loud snoring?

[looneybineastman]

It takes several months to find the right level for the person using the machine. The cold air and noise can bother light sleepers. Now I am so tired, it doesnt bother me as much. If someone has had little sleep for most their life, anyinterruption is difficult. There are quieter machines that are not being sold yet. I hope they come out soon.

[lovetowatchtv]

Thank you so much for the video

just been diagnosed with Sleep Anea and have the appointment for CPAP test this coming wednesday.

[travellarry]

thank you so much for the video

just been diagoised with SA and have the appointment for CPAP test this coming tuesday

thanks

[mattlocke06]

Ive been using a CPAP since 2001.My sleeping ssssooooo much better now. Its a very dangerous disease, unchecked you could have heart problems. I remember before I would sit down on the couch or chair and even while driving, I would start to fall asleep. I had my test done and was told I was getting a total of 2 hours of real sleep per night.My wife told me for years about my snoring and did nothing, so dont hesitate on getting it treated.

[pflueeb]

1992 peter YES you have sleep apnea.

[1992peter]

Gotta ques.

I'm a teenager, but some times in the middle of the night, I am asleep, and all the sudden, I wake up with a big snort, and for the next several seconds, I'm kind of gasping for breath.

My heart some times wakes me up at night.

It some times gets up to 180 to 200 Beats Per Minute.

Cd this be OSA?

[sprchf4583]

I had the same symptoms. Definetly might want to check with a sleep therapist

[1992peter]

Did you have sleep apnea?

[sprchf4583]

yes...and i'm prescribed a cpap

[1992peter]

Gottanotherquestion.

Did this happen to you every single night?

Because my spells, (EPISODES,) aren't every night.

Maybe once or twice a week.

Of course, I've ready that OSA episodes, can occur without you knowing of it.

[sprchf4583]

mine were every 2 mins a nite. but for a long time i never knew i had them. Best bet is to do some research on the net, webMD has a lot of good info. and from there talk to a doctor

[1992peter]

I've already gone ahead of you.

I've been doing major research.

I may not have it if I'm not having it every night.

I mean, now its gotten up to four or five times a week.

I've suffered with this for years, but, just now thought to get it checked out.

[sprchf4583]

Alot of the times you might not even know your having the attacks as well. Might just be that you notice them more often now. It was the same for me, only every so often i would know of an attack. More my wife that told me

[Lumbre1969]

Very informative.

[1992peter]

I love this video.

I havea quick question though.

Wouldn't a trach be a little to INVASIVE?

Just for OSA?

[lexSFC]

it would... but some people do get it done... i personally didn't want to have a hole in my neck for the rest of my life... i'm not even a smoker...

[1992peter]

Two words.

SMOKING SUCKS.

GOOD VIDEO!

[1992peter]

LOL

[bobzilla0101]

Thank you for this video. I've been having sleep trouble problems and I think it might be linked to sleep apnea. I'm considering buying a CPAP.

[mufwebster]

The CPAP doesn't make an appearance until the 4th minute--a bit late! Good visuals, but what I really wanted to know is how loud the machine is, and the soundtrack made that impossible.

[lexSFC]

Thanks for your input. This video is more focused on Sleep Apnea overall with a segment on how to use CPAP... If you were looking for something more specific to CPAP, look for another video. My video is not the be-all-end-all of sleep apnea and CPAP information.

[fanuvGOD]

They are relatively quiet. Not even as loud as a fan.

[AnimaSola3o4]

ROFL... 'This is the on/off button... don't analyze this one too much!' That seriously had me laughing!

[greeniem]

Pretty informative. Good job. And the canadian accent is too cute lol