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CPAP machine manufacturers always hide some settings from the end user. Apparently they think we will start randomly changing our pressure settings! Fortunately, this information is available online, although I'm sure the manufacturers aren't happy about it.
http://www.cpap-supply.com/Articles.asp?ID=130
http://www.cpap-supply.com/Articles.asp?ID=130
Some local Durable Medical Equipment (DME) suppliers that may carry CPAP machines:
- LMI Home Medical, 1209 Greeley Ave N, Glencoe, MN 55336 (320)864-6630
- Ridgeview Home Medical Equipment, 141 W 1st St, Waconia, MN 55387 (952)442-2283
- Health & Care Store at Park Nicollet, 500 Marschall Rd Ste 220, Shakopee, MN 55379 (952)403-2292
This article from MSNBC says that some children with ADHD symptoms may actually be suffering from sleep apnea.
I suspect this is true for adults, too. I have some symptoms of ADHD, but I think they may be caused by the sleep apnea. It will be interesting to see if that improves once I get the sleep apnea treated.
I suspect this is true for adults, too. I have some symptoms of ADHD, but I think they may be caused by the sleep apnea. It will be interesting to see if that improves once I get the sleep apnea treated.
A few links:
American Sleep Apnea Association - take the Snore Score quiz to see if you might have sleep apnea.
SleepNet's Sleep Apnea Homepage - take a Sleep Test to see if you may suffer from sleep apnea or other sleep disorders.
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute has a section on sleep apnea.
Sleep Apnea Support Forum
If you think you may have sleep apnea or another sleep disorder, be sure to discuss it with your doctor. Don't rely on the quizzes mentioned above.
American Sleep Apnea Association - take the Snore Score quiz to see if you might have sleep apnea.
SleepNet's Sleep Apnea Homepage - take a Sleep Test to see if you may suffer from sleep apnea or other sleep disorders.
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute has a section on sleep apnea.
Sleep Apnea Support Forum
If you think you may have sleep apnea or another sleep disorder, be sure to discuss it with your doctor. Don't rely on the quizzes mentioned above.
