Sleep Apnea

Most CPAP machines plug directly in the wall. If you're talking about using a CPAP while camping or somewhere without power, you can buy batteries specifically for your CPAP machine.

Unless you comply with doctors orders, you will not win this fight. You may try oxygen at night or a foam top mattress to help the hip pain. Have you tried using a recliner to sleep in? It will keep your body or/less upright while you sleep.

No. Sleep apnea is a physical condition. If you have it, it doesn't matter whether you are depressed or not.

Most CPAPs actually run on DC power, and use a "brick" power supply when connected to a wall outlet. You should check your machine and, if this is the case, you could run the CPAP from the vehicle's 12-volt system without having to use an inverter. Of course, you would need the appropriate DC power cord to do this.

Nothing should be added to the water in the humidifier. The only thing that should be put here is STERILE or DISTILLED Water. Adding anything else can cause adverse affects to the humidifier rendering it inoperable.

Certain additives can also allow the growth of bacteria which would then be breathed into the lungs.

There are aromatherapy options that can be used with CPAP machines by using a third party applicator system to allow the use of aromatherapy while under CPAP therapy. These can be obtained through some CPAP suppliers.

Apnea of prematurity occurs when the infant stops breathing for periods lasting up to 20 seconds. It is often associated with a slowing of the heart rate, skin color may change to a hue of blue.

Causes of central sleep apnea include various severe and life-threatening lesions of the lower brainstem, which controls breathing. Examples include bulbar poliomyelitis , a form of polio affecting the brainstem.

As long as the patient needs it to improve oxygenation. The liter flow can be increased to 15L/min with a non-rebreather but if that's not sufficient the patient may need a cpap or bipap machine or even possible intubation.

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Oh, wow/ You're symptoms seem just like sleep apnea. Maybe there is something wrong with you're bed or where you sleep. If someone sleeps in the sma bed, you should see if they are having any problems. You should also consider purchasing a CPAP. Even if you don't have sleep apnea, you may need more oxygen at night. A CPAP would be a great thing to help. Good luck. If you have more questions, ask away! I'm a sleep expert! I 'did' use a CPAP for about 4 months. I 'slept' as usual, but still never got into a deep, restful sleep. I also have problems with nasal congestion; constantly. One or the other of my nostils is blocked almost all the time. And, it switches from side to side; hardly ever both at the same time. Any help will be appreciated. Some nasal sprays/medications help for a while, but I really don't want to use them every day as per instructions.

It is very rare to misdiagnose hypnagogic hallucinations as schizophrenia. There are many other criteria and qualifying conditions that must be identified before a diagnosis of schizophrenia would be made. If you are seeing hallucinations you should see a qualified health professional and have a blood test to find out if you have the right levels of vitamins/minerals in your blood. Lack of B1 can cause a person to see hallucinations. If you are taking medication or if you were on medication/drugs they could cause you to see hallucinations especially if taken in significant amounts.