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Sleep apnea mask treatment fails to curb heart risks
upi ^ | 08/30/2016 | E.J. Mundell, HealthDay News

Posted on 08/30/2016 1:39:12 PM PDT by BenLurkin

- The nighttime breathing difficulties of obstructive sleep apnea have long been linked to an increase in cardiovascular risks.

However, a new study throws confusion into that link. While treatment with CPAP did lower sleep apnea symptoms, it did nothing to lower users' long-term odds for heart attack, stroke or heart-related death.

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McEvoy believes that, for one thing, prior observational studies may have "overestimated" the link between sleep apnea and cardiovascular outcomes. If the link is weaker than was thought, then curbing sleep apnea might not bring about as big a heart benefit as hoped, he reasoned.

Another factor might be that many participants could only use CPAP about three hours a night -- perhaps not long enough to bring about a benefit to the heart, McEvoy said. That rate of compliance does reflect real-world use, however, he added.

McEvoy pointed out that the study participants who were able to use the treatment even a bit longer -- four or more hours -- did show "a trend toward a reduction in stroke."

(Excerpt) Read more at upi.com ...


TOPICS: Health/Medicine
KEYWORDS: apnea; cpap; sleepapnea
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To: tv_techie

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>> “ I don’t like waking up with my heart racing, gasping for breath and feeling like I am dying” <<

Have you ever tried 8-10 drops of Lugol’s Iodine daily?

It works better than CPAP for most. (it raises Thyroid function, which lifts body temperature just enough to make your immune system fully functional)
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61 posted on 08/30/2016 3:45:35 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: dfwgator
Some but not all.

My cousin when in for sleep apnea, doctor had the "lose weight, get in shape" speech waiting.

When he saw his patient was in his early twenties, six two and one hundred and eighty pounds of muscle he decided that another line of treatment would probably be necessary.

62 posted on 08/30/2016 3:46:49 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (Proud Infidel, Gun Nut, Religious Fanatic and Freedom Fiend)
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To: Patriot Babe
I've been using CPAP for 6 yrs and switched to an ‘F&P Simplus’ mask about 6 mo ago...I like it much better.
63 posted on 08/30/2016 3:53:19 PM PDT by JPG (Go Trump!)
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To: RummyChick

“I cant get any insurance except short term coverage...”

Have you looked into things like Christian Healthcare?

http://www.chministries.org/

Peace.


64 posted on 08/30/2016 3:57:00 PM PDT by BBB333 (Q: Which is grammatically correct? Joe Biden IS or Joe Biden ARE an idiot?)
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To: jetson

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CO2 is what raises your pulse rate, but lack of sufficient O2 is the cause of the high CO2.

It also is a common cause of death.
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65 posted on 08/30/2016 4:00:38 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: Texan5

My husband has had sleep apnea for as long as I have known him, long before he put on some pounds. He is not obese.

But, of course, all overweight people are deemed evil by many around here.


66 posted on 08/30/2016 4:07:35 PM PDT by Bigg Red (Go away, Satan! -- Fr.Jacques Hamel (R.I.P., martyr))
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To: editor-surveyor
CO2 is what raises your pulse rate, but lack of sufficient O2 is the cause of the high CO2. It also is a common cause of death.

Or the lack of breathing that traps the used oxygen in your lungs

67 posted on 08/30/2016 4:15:38 PM PDT by jetson
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To: NEMDF

Before wearing a CPAP, I stopped breathing 40+ times an hour. Wearing the CPAP it was reduced to less than two. I vowed I would never wear one until I did. I wouldn’t dare go to sleep without it. I was litterally suffocating in my sleep.

I follow up with a sleep therapist once a year. They can monitor and adjust the machine remotely. It is a proven therapy if you use the machine.

BTW I’m not overweight and exercise 6 days a week.


68 posted on 08/30/2016 4:16:45 PM PDT by PJammers (Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?)
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To: jetson

“Used O2” is CO2

That is the exact function of your lungs.


69 posted on 08/30/2016 4:22:02 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: Bigg Red

Weight isn’t a factor in bad/evil-and it is a personal choice how much someone weighs-being overweight can cause problems with joints and a lot of other things, but it is still a personal choice. I don’t eat processed food-only fresh, organic, free range, etc-that is my choice, but I don’t care if anyone else doesn’t eat that way-not my choice to make...


70 posted on 08/30/2016 4:22:24 PM PDT by Texan5 ("You've got to saddle up your boys, you've got to draw a hard line"...)
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To: editor-surveyor

Si senior


71 posted on 08/30/2016 4:23:09 PM PDT by jetson
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To: jjsheridan5

My machine is virtually silent. The companys “hound” you to use it because your insurance won’t cover the cost of the machine unless you use it a certain amount of hours a night.


72 posted on 08/30/2016 4:24:14 PM PDT by PJammers (Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?)
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To: Patriot Babe

I use a nose cup. I use to sleep with my mouth open, but luckily, I don’t with my nose cup on.


73 posted on 08/30/2016 4:28:57 PM PDT by PJammers (Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?)
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To: Patriot Babe

I use a nose cup. I use to sleep with my mouth open, but luckily, I don’t with my nose cup on.


74 posted on 08/30/2016 4:28:59 PM PDT by PJammers (Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?)
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To: PJammers

I am addicted to my “My Pillow” pillow and ResMed P10 air pillow system. I actually feel uncomfortable without it...


75 posted on 08/30/2016 5:01:47 PM PDT by Enduro Guy (Trump/Pence 2016)
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To: Enduro Guy

I have a pillow. The Dr. Wanted me to try it. It hurt my nostrils. I only wore it once. I’m sure I could get use to it.


76 posted on 08/30/2016 5:22:37 PM PDT by PJammers (Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?)
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To: Enduro Guy

Any of the masks/pillows that strap around your head will leak when you move. The Tap-Pap attaches to a mouthpiece and needs no headgear at all and does not slip, does not leak. I have dental partial on teh 3 front top teeth and it works like a charm. When I switched to it it was the only nasal pillow that could take air pressures into the 20s.


77 posted on 08/30/2016 5:54:03 PM PDT by Delta 21 (Patiently waiting for the jack booted kick at my door.)
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To: Patriot Babe

I just started with a bipap machine and full face mask a month ago, not easy at first. There is a youtube channel called LankyLefty27 run by a sleep tech with all kinds of reviews and tests of sleep apnea equipment. Worth a look.


78 posted on 08/30/2016 5:55:02 PM PDT by dainbramaged (Get out of my country now)
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To: dp0622

I am not am MD, but I use CPAP and I used the strips before that and from my limited understanding if you have central apnea, you could end up in big trouble trying to use breathe right strips instead of your CPAP machine.

I would talk to your MD first!


79 posted on 08/31/2016 8:24:47 PM PDT by Seizethecarp
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To: Texan5

I weigh only 160 at 5’ 10” and currently take 14 lbs of pressure on my CPAP and have been at that level for about 4 years now (a retired male geezer).

I think my O2 sat was down to 70% several times a night during my sleep lab. Not good!


80 posted on 08/31/2016 8:38:31 PM PDT by Seizethecarp
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