Hey everyone, youtube has a new feature called shorts which is 1 minute long youtube vids in vertical format. I thought it might be fun to make some #shorts answering some of the most frequently asked questions i get asked on a daily basis by the viewers.
Todays question is the most frequently asked question of all time! And that is... Can you use any cpap brand mask with any cpap brand machine?
The answer is yes! All cpap masks & machines have universal fittings which means you can use a F&P mask with a ResMed machine etc. There is one machine called the ResMed Airmini which has proprietary mask fittings that will only fit a few select ResMed masks (Only ResMed would do such a terrible thing!) but you can get around this by purchasing a little adaptor which enables you to connect any standard cpap tube to the airmini and thus any cpap mask. Here's a link to the tube adaptor. Link below
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00:00 - CPAP Side Effects Introduction
00:35 - Aerophagia - Air in your stomach
03:00 - Dry Nose and Throat
05:40 - Dry, Sore Eyes
Hi Everyone, hope you're all safe and well.
1. Aerophagia (stomach bloating)
Aerophagia is excessive air swallowing. It’s a condition that occurs when you have air entering your gastrointestinal tract, including your intestines and stomach. As this air builds up, it can cause significant discomfort in your bowels and belly. The most common aerophagia symptoms are:
Stomachache
Belly bloating
Flatulence
Heartburn and acid reflux
Burping
An uncomfortable “full” feeling
Causes of Swallowing Air with CPAP
Some causes of aerophagia may include:
Pressure is set too high
Pressure is set too low
Nasal congestion
Mouth breathing
Exhalation problems
Solutions for Swallowing Air with CPAP
If you’re swallowing air with CPAP, here are some aerophagia solutions you can try:
1. Check the Pressure Settings
If you have a high pressure, consider dropping it down a bit to see if that helps resolve the problem. If it does help, just check to make sure you AHI number isn't going to high (ideally you want that number under 5 but under 10 should still be find).
If you're AHI is high, your apnea might be causing you to gasp and swallow the air in also.
Experiment with your pressure to see if it helps alleviate the stomach bloating.
2. Check Your Mask
Figure out if you’re using the wrong mask. For instance, a nasal mask isn’t the best choice if you’re a mouth breather. Your mask might not be the best style or size for your face. If you’re experiencing pressure point soreness from the straps being too tight or a frequent mask leak, consider picking a different mask.
3. Obtain Expiratory Pressure Relief
Most CPAP machines today have expiratory pressure relief features. They may be called BIFLEX or AFLEX, depending on the machine brand. This feature reduces air pressure aut
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Would love to hear feedback from anyone who has tried the Bongo Rx device for snoring and sleep apnea.
It uses EPAP (expiratory positive airway pressure) which is basically back pressure created by the device resistance as you exhale. Interesting!
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00:00 - Introduction
00:20 - Accessing Provider Menu
01:08 - Therapy Mode - Auto / CPAP
02:00 - Min & Max Pressure Levels
02:57 - Flex Setting
04:15 - Ramp Plus
05:19 - Patient Access
06:27 - EZ-Start
08:00 - Mask Type
09:00 - Data
10:10 - Device Reset
10:30 - Ending
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