Kyle

Hi @chiefaics, hope you're doing well! Do you have any updates on the non-profit that you wanted to start? It sounds like it could be a super valuable resource, especially since there is some research linking sleep apnea to veterans (for instance: Last year's USA Today article)

Are there any other veterans in the community who have an opinion on this?

Hey @I8chillywilly, have you looked into the didgeridoos on Amazon? There are a few options with good reviews and reasonable prices for an instrument (~$30).

There's this one made from durable plastic, that comes with instructional videos (seemingly good for beginners!): Amazon.com - Didgeridoo Store Ultimate Package 1.5

And there's this one made from bamboo with the mouthpiece molded into it: Amazon.com - Meinl Percussion DDG1-BK Bamboo Didgeridoo - Black

Hi everyone, we found this topic really intriguing! We reached out to one of the experts on sleep apnea, and they wrote a detailed blog post about it for the MyApnea community!

We're finishing the final edits, and will let you know when it goes live. In the meantime, has anyone else had any success playing the didgeridoo? It sounds really awesome, but I wonder if people find it hard to play?

Great information here, thanks everyone! Here's information from the CPAP care and maintenance page:

What kind of water should I use to fill my humidifier chamber? Always use distilled water because it is mineral-free. If you are unable to find distilled water, occasional use of bottled water is fine. DO NOT use tap or bottled water continuously, as it will corrode the bottom of your chamber.

Note: You should never top off or reuse the water in your humidifier. You may adjust the amount you put in the chamber if you find that you need less water.

Hi @2Sleepy and @DariaVader,

As I mentioned, we seriously value feedback from members. This portal is for you, and we want to make it as useful as possible! We just pushed a big release that includes changes to post moderation: all posts will be visible immediately after they are created. We now have visible flags for posts that are pending review, and we will have moderators actively reading all posts to make sure people are getting quality information!

We were primarily able to make this happen because the forums have been such a positive place, and we've heard so many positive comments. I hope you enjoy this update, and are able to interact more dynamically going forward :)

As always, let us know if you have any questions! Kyle

Hi everyone! We've heard from a number of people that it would be nice to have a thread where everyone can introduce themselves, and get to know the community better, at least at a glance. This was started in the early days of MyApnea, so we're bringing it back!

We welcome you to post here with a brief message about yourself and your experiences. We're excited to hear from everyone, and learn more about our community!

Dr. Donjalic's post can be found here: https://myapnea.org/blog/does-sleep-influence-memory-and-brain-plasticity

It's a really interesting post!

Hi everyone,

Thanks for your comments - we really appreciate member feedback as we are building this portal. As was mentioned above, we are currently in a position where we need to screen posts for possible medical advice, which is quite strictly regulated by law and medical professional standards. While advice of all types is certainly up to interpretation and evaluation by the receiver, it's not quite that simple from our end.

Most importantly, I'd like to point out that we hear your concerns about the extent of post moderation, and our team has seriously been discussing an array of possible changes. We ask you to trust that we're thinking through the best way to promote open, dynamic discussion. We will definitely keep you updated in the coming weeks, and will ask you directly for feedback at that point!

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