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RE: AHI 7.9 need help adjusting - Hojo - 12-31-2017
Justbreath: Have you tried a Cervical Collar to extend (lift) the chin, a lot of people find that it helps reduce OA events, as for me, I never had OA until I put on a FFM and the strap pulled my chin downwards. Once I put on a collar my OA events went to zero but left the CA events out there and made it easier to demonstrate the need for a BiPAP and then ASV titration study.
RE: AHI 7.9 need help adjusting - Justbreath - 12-31-2017
Thanks guys I’m going to get my dr to get me that asv resmed, kinda pisses me off cuz this dr knew my history an still gave me the apap, now my deductible is going to start over and I’m gonna have to sell some stuff to try to come up with that kinda money, but I can do it?, I will let you guys know, thanks
RE: AHI 7.9 need help adjusting - Justbreath - 12-31-2017
Hojo,
No never tried a cervical collar, can u recommend one or a particular brand? Every little thing helps
RE: AHI 7.9 need help adjusting - Hojo - 12-31-2017
Just a regular cervical collar, for me the trick was not to get it too large since it isn't treating a neck injury, it just trying to keep the chin up enough to keep the airway straight.
RE: AHI 7.9 need help adjusting - ajack - 01-01-2018
They are cheap $10 foam, neck/cervical collar, that come in 3 sizes and available at most drug stores and online