Have been through a sleep session without a mask and witha mask all night.  Do not know the results of second session.  Dr wanted me to wait a montht o come back, but I thought in teh interim he would palce me on a cpap to see how it went.  Am being treated for hypertension and atrail fibrillation, so hoping the cpap works out.  During mmy second sleep study, they ended up placing a mask on that covered both mouth and nose.  Are these types any more or less affecteive?

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Tim in Houston

You should consult your doctor about the full face mask.  It has been my experience that when that mask is use on a person they tend be one who's mouth drops open when asleep.  Which causes the loss of air pressure in the airway.  Hense a not so good night's sleep.  A chin strap can also be used to prevent the mouth from dropping.

I wonder what the ratio is between men & women who have Sleep Apnea?

Tim,

Be a strong self advocate and tell the doctor you do not want to wait a month to get treated.  Since you have life threatening issues which are exacerbated by apnea, you might mention that along with the phrases, "withholding medical care" and "you'd better hope I don't have a heart attack before I'm treated".  Unless of course, the first sleep study showed you didn't have apnea.  What did they say?

I hate to do this, but it is what it takes sometimes to get these numbskulls to get a clue.

Vicki

My first study indicated mild to moderate SA.  I WILL call him this morning and see if he can get me started on a CPCP machine.

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