TAS Poll #8: Long Term CPAP Compliance

Please take this poll only if you have been a compliant CPAP user for a minimum of one year. For the purposes of this poll compliance is defined as consistent use of cpap every night all night. Do not include the time of your adjustment period getting used to CPAP.

I am

	Male
	Female

My current age is:

	Under 18
	18 - 24
	25 - 34
	35 - 44
	45 - 54
	55 - 64
	65 or over

I have been compliant on CPAP for:

	1-2 years
	3-5 years
	6-8 years
	9-11 years
	12-15 years
	16 years or more

Since my original diagnosis and CPAP titration, I have returned to the sleep lab at least once for an additional titration.

	Yes
	No

I have had the following number of CPAP titrations in a sleep lab setting since diagnosis:

	1
	2
	3
	4
	5
	More than 5

Repeat titrations occurred due to: (please choose one)

	N/A
	The return of my sleep apnea symptoms despite cpap use
	Substantial weight loss or gain
	Post operative sleep apnea related surgery
	As a routine part of my follow up care

As a result of repeat titrations, my CPAP pressure has: (please choose one)

	N/A
	Risen
	Lowered
	Stayed the same
	Been sporadic over the years

During your initial use of CPAP which was more difficult for you to adjust to: (please choose one)

	CPAP air pressure flow
	Mask issues

Using humidification helped with CPAP compliance (please choose one)

	N/A
	Yes
	No

My humidification preference is: (please choose one)

	None
	Cold Passover
	Heated

Since CPAP compliance, my overall health has improved:

	Yes
	No

Since CPAP compliance, I have:

	Lost weight
	Gained weight
	Maintained the same weight

Since CPAP compliance, I have been able to lose weight which I believe is a direct result of my successfully treated sleep apnea.

	N/A
	Yes
	No

Since CPAP compliance my hypertension:

	N/A
	Has come under control and I no longer medicate
	Has improved but I still medicate
	Has remained the same

Since CPAP compliance my performance on the job has improved.

	N/A
	Yes
	No

Since CPAP compliance my personal relationships are more positive.

	Yes
	No

Since CPAP compliance and learning of its hereditary nature, family members are now also diagnosed and being treated.

	N/A
	Yes
	No

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