Dying in my sleep???

[Dhansonrrt]

Respironics makes very good machines and a variety of different masks/interfaces (like Nasal Pillows). Make sure you get the humdified version as CPAP/BIPAP can dry you out pretty fast. While going to school to become a Respiratory Therapist years ago, I administered sleep studies for about two years. Losing weight may help yes, sleeping on your side can help too. But don't be surprised if you lose weight and still snore. In any event when you become accustomed to it, you will feel 100% better the next day. The benefits of consistent airflow to your cardiovascular system can do wonders for your health and general feeling. While you may not die from sleep apnea, 38,000 deaths a year are directly related to the effects of sleep apnea. If you have heart disease, high blood pressure, your heart is already working overtime, combine that with a lack of oxygen and stress the heart function even more. Risk of stroke (or another) is greater. Losing weight is even harder with sleep apnea. In short a lack of oxygen to the body's vital organs (Brain, Heart) disrupts the way they function and can have life altering consequences

[leo3wheel]

After a year of use, believe I'm addicted to my machine. Don't feel so good when I nap without it.