I worked as a respiratory tech back in the 90s, and set up and instructed people using CPAP in their homes. It stands for Continuously Positive Airway Pressure. It involves a mask which fits tightly over the nose, and blows air from a compressor through the nose and out the mouth, keeping the tongue from falling back and closing off the airway. For those who can tolerate it, it is a Godsend, and an answer to prayer. But not everyone can stand sleeping with the mask on, or the noise from the machine.
Grampa is simply having trouble finding a sock type that begins with “Z”. I have a computer in fron of me and couldn’t find one. Good job to Earl for trying hard in the face of adversity :)
I used to have sleep apnea, then lost about 30 pounds. I still snore, but no longer fight to breathe in my sleep. My mother does sleep with a CPAP machine, and she loves it. To say there is no such thing as sleep apnea, please do some research on the subject.
I switched from the mask to the nasal cannula and really like it. @ cathy dresser, do some research on Apnea. Just because you haven’t experienced something does not mean it doesn’t exist. It is a very real problem and in some cases it has had deadly consequences.
I had weight loss surgery … lost 140 lbs total, too … had sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome though much less frequently now … had to take a sleep study, but found I had claustrophobia and I could not handle the C-PAP mask – felt like I was drowning … even after my surgery, while still under effects of anesthesia, I reached up and pulled off my oxygen mask and told the nurse, “I can’t breathe, I can’t breathe” … don’t remember it at all – she told me later … they put a oxygen tube in my nose instead.
kreole almost 13 years ago
The brain is active even when you’re asleep…leave Earl alone. He needs a sign by his chair..“Man At Work”.
Llewellenbruce almost 13 years ago
You better make Earl get checked out for SleepApnia Opal. You don’t want him to end up likeReggie White did.
Cathy38c almost 13 years ago
That Sleep Apnea BS is all a bunch of hype!!!
Dkram almost 13 years ago
Well I have been sleeping with a CPAP for about ten years, and I have benefited from it’s use..\\//_
psychlady almost 13 years ago
Or maybe he sprained his whole brain?!!
olddakota almost 13 years ago
Cpap keeps me alive
GROG Premium Member almost 13 years ago
The brain just couldn’t stand the strain. Had to catch Z train.
jtviper7 almost 13 years ago
I need to know more about CPAP…!!!
jrcmck almost 13 years ago
@SCAATY_423 Thank you very much for your comment. I have had severe sleep apnea for several years and it is very dangerous if untreated.
thirdguy almost 13 years ago
I worked as a respiratory tech back in the 90s, and set up and instructed people using CPAP in their homes. It stands for Continuously Positive Airway Pressure. It involves a mask which fits tightly over the nose, and blows air from a compressor through the nose and out the mouth, keeping the tongue from falling back and closing off the airway. For those who can tolerate it, it is a Godsend, and an answer to prayer. But not everyone can stand sleeping with the mask on, or the noise from the machine.
LuvThemPluggers almost 13 years ago
Want some fun, Nelson? Toss the kitty right onto Grampa’s belly and run real fast.
hkyjckfjt almost 13 years ago
Exercise is good for us Geezers.
MrFygg almost 13 years ago
Grampa is simply having trouble finding a sock type that begins with “Z”. I have a computer in fron of me and couldn’t find one. Good job to Earl for trying hard in the face of adversity :)
boldyuma almost 13 years ago
R.E.M…Rapid Earl Movement.
That’s a oxymoron if ever I heard one.
Number Three almost 13 years ago
I’ve been told I don’t snore…
I hope that’s true!
LOL xxx
olddakota almost 13 years ago
Thought I would never get used to the mask & machine but I did can’t sleep with out cpap mach.
Jeff0811 almost 13 years ago
I used to have sleep apnea, then lost about 30 pounds. I still snore, but no longer fight to breathe in my sleep. My mother does sleep with a CPAP machine, and she loves it. To say there is no such thing as sleep apnea, please do some research on the subject.
firstwife almost 13 years ago
I switched from the mask to the nasal cannula and really like it. @ cathy dresser, do some research on Apnea. Just because you haven’t experienced something does not mean it doesn’t exist. It is a very real problem and in some cases it has had deadly consequences.
rugratz2222 almost 13 years ago
I had weight loss surgery … lost 140 lbs total, too … had sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome though much less frequently now … had to take a sleep study, but found I had claustrophobia and I could not handle the C-PAP mask – felt like I was drowning … even after my surgery, while still under effects of anesthesia, I reached up and pulled off my oxygen mask and told the nurse, “I can’t breathe, I can’t breathe” … don’t remember it at all – she told me later … they put a oxygen tube in my nose instead.