Guest guest Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Thank you. I've wondered about that for a long time. Beverley Joy,71, UIP,NSIP 1-09,Diabetes,Sjogren's,Fibromyalgia IdahoSubject: Re: Apnea ReportTo: Breathe-Support Date: Thursday, August 6, 2009, 5:34 AM Both accomplish the same thing although slightly differently. Some doctors will argue that there isn't much difference while others will argue the opposite. The truth probably lies in between in that for most patients it doesn't make a difference but it will for some. Here is one explanation. Cpap Machine A Cpap machine provides continuous air pressure at a medically suggested level to treat various types of sleep apnea. Because the air is continually flowing from a mask, it forces the throat to stay open to prevent episodes of sleep apnea. Bipap Machine A Bipap machine has different levels of pressure during inhalation and exhalation. This makes it easier for people to adjust to the machine. Because of its easier application, a Bipap is often a better method for people suffering from congestive heart failure, neuromuscular diseases or various lung disorders. > > > > >> > > > > Here is a question for consideration. ..> > > > > I finally got a copy of the sleep study I had done in June (not> > the> > > > > report the doctor gave me) and even though I didn't reach REM> > sleep> > > > > until the cpap was at 16 they have left me at 14. Comparison from> > > > 2005> > > > > (pre cpap) and 2009 (with cpap)> > > > > Total sleep time 334 minutes and 382 minutes> > > > > Stage 1 sleep 124 minutes and 22 minutes (this is good)> > > > > Stage 2 sleep 147 minutes and 313 minutes (+50%)> > > > > Stage 3/4 sleep 0 minutes and 0 minutes (shouldn't this> > > > > have improved, don't you need stage 4 sleep to recoup?> > > > > REM 63 minutes and 47 minutes (less than in> > 2005)> > > > >> > > > > I can understand the REM, so I dreamed less that night but the> > whole> > > > > stage 2/3/4 thing just seems more important to me than this> > > > neurologist> > > > > I saw. (not one of my regular doctors)> > > > >> > > > > Also Periodic Limb Movements 41 total in 2005, 202 in 2009 but> > > > because> > > > > only 32 caused arousal, deemed not to be a big deal. I have> > > > complained> > > > > that I wake myself up throwing my self around the bed, I find this> > a> > > > big> > > > > deal. NO WONDER IM EXHAUSTED.> > > > >> > > > > So, am I just whining or should I talk to someone besides this> > > > > neurologist?> > > > >> > > > > Dyane Phoenix IPF 02> > > > >> > > >> > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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