Question 1

what are the side effects of using a cpap machine for sleep apenia?

Accepted Answer

It depends.: This depends on what continuous pressure that can be set on your machine so that you can have airway flow when you don't inhale or exhale.  In neonates, pneumothorax is associated with nasal cpap, and can be found in adult users also.  Other side effects include difficulty or pain while breathing and back, neck and muscle pain, thought to be from forced air into the lungs that is not expelled.

Question 2

theres a machine that u stand on and it shakes  and removes fats does it have any side effects and how much time should we perform on it?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't work: A machine that shakes you will not lose any weight for you. Your shaking yourself (running, jumprope, swimming, etc) will lose weight for you. Decrease calorie intake and increase calorie output to lose weight. There are a couple of machines on the market (usurf & powerplate) may actually work, because while you're standing still the machine makes you continually adjust your balance. Use 30min/day.

Question 3

what is the best hair removel laser machine ? i heard mediostar and diodo ? any advice ? and is there any side effects ?

Accepted Answer

Many good systems: Lasers have to be used according to your skin type in general fair skin can use all the lasers. dark skin should use either a diode or yag.
Its important to go to someone with a lot of experience in lasers remember it is being applied to your flesh.
Complications include burns, blisters, scars, pigment changes where you skin becomes lighter or darker in color to name common things.

Question 4

is a cpap machine 100 % safe for a 6 month old for mild sleep apnea poss due to mild malacia? or are there side effects?

Accepted Answer

Very safe: CPAP is a safe option. Really on side effects, other than the discomfort of placing the apparatus on your body which restricts your mobility in sleep. But with time, most patients get used to it.

Question 5

are alternative treatments to mild obstructive sleep apnea(ahi of 8/h) other than cpap/bipap!

are there any side effects that will arise from them?

Accepted Answer

Weight management: Depending on a patients weight, getting closer a BMI under 25 may be more successful in the long term for OSA and a variety of other health issues.

Question 6

how do you sterilize a bipap machine?

Accepted Answer

Recommendations: Manufacturer recommendations should be followed fot the machine you use.

Question 7

is it normal to still snore mildly and softly while using a cpap ? my machine says i have about 2 events average per night, which is better than 25 i had prior. but i still snore very mildly some times. do i need bipap?

Accepted Answer

: Is the snoring audible? You may need the mask to be tighter-it could be that the mask is leaking some so you should have that checked. It won’t make any difference-CPAP vs BiPAP-if the mask is leaking. It depends what the “events” are to determine the severity and whether or not it is acceptable to have them. But, make sure the mask is tight enough and not leaking significantly. Good luck!

Question 8

for myasthenia gravis patients is. bipap machine better than cpap?

Accepted Answer

Depends on person: While CPAP is very helpful in patients with obstructive sleep apnea, myasthenic patients tend to have overall respiratory weakness and do benefit from bipap to a greater degree. That being said, a sleep study can be invaluable in determining the right treatment for each individual.

Question 9

carbon dioxide level is high in my mother's blood & she is using bipap machine. is there any medicine for this so that she does not have to use bipap?

Accepted Answer

Inhalers & steroids: This situation typically occurs with advancing COPD or with an acute bout of respiratory failure. If the problem is related to copd, the bipap is a temporising measure while steroids and inhalers kick in. In other situations such as heart failure, different medications are used. Regardless of the cause she has to get better or she will end up on a breathing machine.

Question 10

apnea hypopnea index is 23 on bipap machine. i have mostly central brain apneas.i aalso have obstructive apnea and hypopnea?

Accepted Answer

Incomplete Treatment: Looks like you have both central and obstructive events and bipap (not sure why given, unless i know more about the report or study) is eliminating some and not all. If central apneas are in majority, you may need a specific machine like vpap or auto servo. Are you on a lot of opiates or worse still, street drugs? If so cutting them off, would make you better.

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What are the side effects of using a cpap machine for sleep apenia?

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Theres a machine that u stand on and it shakes and removes fats does it have any side effects and how much time should we perform on it?

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What is the best hair removel laser machine ? i heard mediostar and diodo ? any advice ? and is there any side effects ?

A member asked:

Is a cpap machine 100 % safe for a 6 month old for mild sleep apnea poss due to mild malacia? or are there side effects?

A member asked:

Are alternative treatments to mild obstructive sleep apnea(ahi of 8/h) other than cpap/bipap! are there any side effects that will arise from them?

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How do you sterilize a bipap machine?

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Is it normal to still snore mildly and softly while using a cpap ? my machine says i have about 2 events average per night, which is better than 25 i had prior. but i still snore very mildly some times. do i need bipap?

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For myasthenia gravis patients is. bipap machine better than cpap?

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Carbon dioxide level is high in my mother's blood & she is using bipap machine. is there any medicine for this so that she does not have to use bipap?

A member asked:

Apnea hypopnea index is 23 on bipap machine. i have mostly central brain apneas.i aalso have obstructive apnea and hypopnea?

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