tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post8162524794649171556..comments2024-01-26T03:40:17.625-05:00Comments on The Fourth Frog Blog: The truth about using a CPAP machineAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12547679169487196540noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-24548397380508565062014-02-16T17:50:38.404-05:002014-02-16T17:50:38.404-05:00I 've been using my cpap over a year now no p...I 've been using my cpap over a year now no problem in keeping it clean beside using a mild soap once in a while as recommended for cleaning the tube or mask !! I dunk the mask in a deep pot of luke warm water ,but with a little listerine to kill any bacteria ,maybe molds too ? and then rinse mask good ,air dry or clean towel . Now for the tube I dunk tube in pot solution too , for minute ,then pick both end up evenly lift one arm up with the tube end while other end at lower and go back and forh so this solution reach all portion of the tube !!! Then rinse thoughly using one end in faucet ,then the other end , and use raising one above another ,then hang for air dry half the tube hanging on each side of a door !! I hope this will others so they won't need expensive replacement so often ,thanks for listeningAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11332146805330080838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-86931122773159233902013-11-20T10:45:44.300-05:002013-11-20T10:45:44.300-05:00My was recently given a CPAP full face mask. It ha...My was recently given a <a href="http://www.cpapwholesale.com/full-face-masks" rel="nofollow">CPAP full face mask</a>. It has really helped him and my mother sleep. He said that it was hard to adjust to though. I didn't think it would be that hard of an adjustment because it was helping him sleep better. Thank you for this post. It has really helped me to understand what he is going through.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-19262580955570143982013-05-12T16:14:05.749-04:002013-05-12T16:14:05.749-04:00thanks Amy. My fifth day into cpap, and I feel cra...thanks Amy. My fifth day into cpap, and I feel crap. kept on waking up after my 1st hour of sleep and not able to go back to sleep unless I take off the mask.<br />You know what, the most irritating part is that air kept on blowing up you nose and it irritate the nose, and you can't reach to the itch. I can't scratch the itch on my nose unlisee I remove the mask, arhhhh. This is so frustrating....ban2https://www.blogger.com/profile/15591137858525330800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-45213759310744012642013-05-10T07:14:20.791-04:002013-05-10T07:14:20.791-04:00Ban Ban -- Keep at it. Try to calmly and conscious...Ban Ban -- Keep at it. Try to calmly and consciously breathe through your nose. It will get better. And if it doesn't get better, don't abandon ship. Contact your sleep center and ask to try a different mask.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12547679169487196540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-3308713315680192522013-05-08T23:08:35.572-04:002013-05-08T23:08:35.572-04:00Stumble upond this site while searching for first ...Stumble upond this site while searching for first time cpap experience.<br /><br />I had sever apnea too, my arounsal was 61 times an hour during my test and the longest time I stop breathing is 85 seconds.<br /><br />Any my lowest SpO2 is 61%<br /><br />Well I am in day one trail of the CPAP machine, I would like does anyone experience chocking and gaging while using the CPAP machine and I need to keep on usiing it unitil I get use to it?<br /><br />Ban Banhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16549959837486468995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-18156285452072480722013-04-26T17:23:22.307-04:002013-04-26T17:23:22.307-04:00I agree to all of you. We all know that nobody fee...I agree to all of you. We all know that nobody feels like wearing something in their bed time especially a mask connected to your <a href="http://sleepandrespiratorydisorders.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">CPAP Machine</a>, it feels awkward to have it with you. But one must also consider your need to help what you feel in terms of your health. Great post that could help everyone. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570845540096440909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-73890214220004959942013-04-01T09:45:59.277-04:002013-04-01T09:45:59.277-04:00I have had one for about one year now.At first it ...I have had one for about one year now.At first it was hard to get use to but no problem now.I am more rested as my heart doesn't have to pump faster trying to get oxygen around my body when I stop breathing and I don't wake up gasping for air which is scary!Lazbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04035502718160770471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-1947952759337859132013-04-01T09:42:02.146-04:002013-04-01T09:42:02.146-04:00I have had one about a year.At first I couldn'...I have had one about a year.At first I couldn't get use to it ,but now no problem.Sometimes I just don't feel like using it but it sure is good when I do as I am more rested and don't wake up gasping for air!Lazbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04035502718160770471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-39490924370661160442012-12-06T18:20:02.961-05:002012-12-06T18:20:02.961-05:00Wow! That is severe sleep apnea! I have always use...Wow! That is severe sleep apnea! I have always used <a href="http://www.cornermedical.com/Catalog/Online-Catalog-Category.aspx?cid=5686&sid=1156" rel="nofollow">cpap machines from minnesota</a> and it has helped me sleep better!Alissa Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-43262365538675845912012-09-20T21:47:17.001-04:002012-09-20T21:47:17.001-04:00Good for you for being able to bring humor to this...Good for you for being able to bring humor to this subject. And I'm a fan of the PJs.Billhttp://thecpapalternative.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-78347701791201142322012-04-09T04:48:22.584-04:002012-04-09T04:48:22.584-04:00Nice post related to cpap machines . Thanks for s...Nice post related to <a href="http://www.activa-medical.com/CPAP-Machines.html" rel="nofollow"> cpap machines </a>. Thanks for sharing.......tomcrusehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04235536840214053306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-70316596793088774572012-03-07T23:20:32.726-05:002012-03-07T23:20:32.726-05:00Emily & HotMess -- If you think you might have...Emily & HotMess -- If you think you might have an issue, have a sleep study done. It really is so worth it.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12547679169487196540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-90710059014833184352012-03-05T10:04:04.288-05:002012-03-05T10:04:04.288-05:00I seriously need to get a sleep test done on me. ...I seriously need to get a sleep test done on me. I swear I can't breathe at night sometimes. There are times when I force myself to wake up b/c my body's numb and "buzzing" (if that makes sense). I don't think I'd enjoy sleeping with one of those machines at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-64758656565038567312012-03-04T12:26:11.729-05:002012-03-04T12:26:11.729-05:00I always wondered about those things! My neighbor ...I always wondered about those things! My neighbor has one of these machines and i was wondering about if he would actually sleep better or not...?<br /><br />Thank you for the laugh but i sure hope there is some kind of miracle out there so you can sleep better!<br />LeontienLeontienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15311969195332643600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-58507479702326456642012-03-03T12:56:50.610-05:002012-03-03T12:56:50.610-05:00oh my goodness, you gave me such a good laugh this...oh my goodness, you gave me such a good laugh this morning! M keeps urging me to get tested because I wake up multiple times throughout the night (aside from pregnancy).<br /><br />Thanks for a good dose of morning humor!<br /><br />EmilyEmilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-61100932310053650322012-03-03T08:38:08.037-05:002012-03-03T08:38:08.037-05:00I just started using one about 6 weeks ago. My ap...I just started using one about 6 weeks ago. My apnea is not NEAR as severe as yours, but I am also severe. And while it took me a few weeks to get used to it, I definitely think it's worth it. My husband calls me Darth Vader! I love you too honey! But I am DEFINITELY not NEAR as tired as I used to be. And for that, I'll look like Darth Vader! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-64221122019098889682012-03-02T23:09:42.714-05:002012-03-02T23:09:42.714-05:00I wear a CPAP and can testify to the truth of this...I wear a CPAP and can testify to the truth of this post. I have just about lost my head a couple of times when adrenaline wakes my body before my mind and I leap from bed at a dead run.quillyhttp://quilldancer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-10787615973854769022012-03-02T22:35:49.906-05:002012-03-02T22:35:49.906-05:00This is awesome, Amy. I love your frankness in thi...This is awesome, Amy. I love your frankness in this post. Sorry you have to use it, but at least you got a blog post out of it.<br /><br />Have you written about how it's working?Mrs4444https://www.blogger.com/profile/06426176094895489541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-44218250087995689472012-03-02T22:16:04.947-05:002012-03-02T22:16:04.947-05:00Why DO you stay up so late?
Great post!Why DO you stay up so late?<br /><br />Great post!Ellen aka Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892924619560880572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-26307414697042075012012-03-02T21:52:20.795-05:002012-03-02T21:52:20.795-05:00You are making me want one of these! hehe ;-)You are making me want one of these! hehe ;-)Tracie Nallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908908021649000930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-68016236438175303602012-03-02T21:36:13.623-05:002012-03-02T21:36:13.623-05:00Gee thanks, Amy! I had to read this with my thighs...Gee thanks, Amy! I had to read this with my thighs clenched firmly together (laughing so hard)! Have mercy, woman! :)Beth Zimmermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047047792782914757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-31515709650891328692012-03-02T21:30:56.469-05:002012-03-02T21:30:56.469-05:00LOL
"If those same children decide they want ...LOL<br />"If those same children decide they want to dress up as an elephant, fighter pilot or vacuum cleaner for Halloween, you're all set."<br /><br />Hi-Lar-EE-ous!Momzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01078211684662158122noreply@blogger.com