Re:CPAP & Nebuilzer

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Mike:

Thanks for getting back to me on the pressure and other things about the cpap.I'll let Fred know about what you said about feeling better during the day since using it. I think that is why he doesn't do well during the day, because he doesn't sleep well at night.

His nebuilzer seems to be helping with his breathing during the day. Now we just got to get him use to the CPAP.

Take Care

Vera

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Subject: Re: CPAP & Nebuilzer

Vera,

I don't recall exactly, but I think my CPAP is set to

a pressure of 10 or 11.

I obviously don't know Fred, but what helped me to get

used to the CPAP is not fighting it, trying to relax

and working to get used to having it on. It is a

little hard, but I remind myself without it I am

risking damaging my heart, because of the problems

Obstructive Sleep Apnea can cause. I also must admit

that it took me around three months to go and get the

CPAP, because I had trouble mentally accepting I had

to have it for the rest of my life. I found that

pretty daunting and perhaps Fred has similar feelings.

The other thing is that since I have persisted, my

daytime fatigue has decreased and I generally feel a

little better in terms of my overall endurance. I

still have good days and bad days, but I really think

if Fred gives it a fair go, he may get some real

benefit from it.

By the way, probably five out of seven nights I wear

the CPAP throughout the night until I get up in the

morning, so you can learn to get used to it. All the

very best to Fred and yourself and good luck with

CPAP.

Regards Mike