| The goal of a sleep lab is to achieve a valid sleep study. Do men have unique needs that can be addressed to improve the PSG experience during the performance of the study as well as during the initiating of CPAP therapy? Do men have special needs in regard to mask choices and fit? Do men have different social issues related to CPAP use? Please take this poll only if you are a man diagnosed with sleep apnea and using CPAP therapy. |
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| My age now: |
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| 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 have been compliant with CPAP therapy for: |
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| During the Polysomnogram (PSG) my sleep tech was: |
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| If your PSG technician was a Female, did you feel at all uncomfortable? |
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| If your PSG technician was a male, did you feel at all uncomfortable? |
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| Would you have preferred to be given a choice of a male or female PSG technician? |
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| Regardless of whether your sleep technician is male or female, was there anything that could be done differently in the set-up of the polysomnographic and the overnight stay to have made you feel more comfortable? |
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| When I was diagnosed: |
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| My sleep apnea symptoms were: |
Snoring
Excessive daytime sleepiness
Migraines
Memory loss
Inability to concentrate
Depression and moodiness
Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hypertension
Unexplained weight gain
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| I believe my OSA condition was overlooked or misdiagnosed |
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| If you answered no to the last question, skip the next 3 questions |
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| I believe I was misdiagnosed because symptoms were not recognized as OSA by |
myself
Primary Care Physician
Cardiologist
Ear Nose and Throat specialist
other
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| During pre-diagnosis years, as you presented to your doctor with OSA symptoms and looking for answers, various physicians prescribed or suggested |
Weight loss
Anti depressants
Sedative sleep medications
Psychological referral
MRI - CT scans
Surgery
N/A
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| Prior to my OSA diagnosis, I was diagnosed with: |
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Other (please specify):
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| I currently use: |
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| Physicians have suggested the following surgeries or procedures for my OSA treatment: |
UPPP
Jaw advancement
Tonsil and or adenoid removal
Nasal surgeries
Pillar Procedure
Radiofrequency Procedure
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| Physicians have suggested that some surgeries will cure my sleep apnea: |
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| I have had a deviated septum repaired: |
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| I have had my tonsils and or adenoids removed |
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| I am willing to try any surgery to avoid using CPAP |
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| I am aware that most OSA surgeries have a poor success rate for curing OSA |
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| I have discussed with my doctor, the physiological reasons why I have OSA |
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| I plan on using CPAP |
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| CPAP |
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| Do you feel men have special needs in mask choice and fit? |
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| I use CPAP with: |
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| I am happy with my current mask: |
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| I have mask fit problems due to my: |
Short nose
Wide nose
Upper lip size
Short face
Hair
Baldness
Head size
Forehead
Beard
Mustache
Side Burns
I have no mask fit problems
Other:
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| Regarding mask headgear: |
I have no problem with any mask headgear I have used
The "one size fits all" head gear does not fit me
Although not allergic, I find they irritate my skin or scalp
I have hair issues, they pull my hair or interfere with my hair style
Because I am bald, headgear is a problem
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| Are you aware that there are "cap" type headgear available that are more hair friendly ? |
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| What would you like CPAP manufacturers to know about men's needs for mask in regard to new mask development? |
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| Do you feel using CPAP and wearing a mask is embarrassing or makes you feel less attractive? |
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| Since CPAP compliance I have noticed an increase in libido |
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| I am single and using CPAP has negatively impacted my social life |
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| I am single and keep my apnea condition a secret from anyone I might be dating |
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| I am married and CPAP has: |
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| The following have noticed positive improvements since CPAP compliance: |
My wife
My significant other
My children
My employer
My co workers
My other family members
My physicians
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| I am noticeably more productive on the job (in the home or outside job) |
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| Having others notice and comment on positive changes in me has helped me accept my cpap therapy and encourages me to continue use. |
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| In addition to sleep apnea, I also have: |
Restless Legs Syndrome
Periodic Limb Movement Syndrome
Narcolepsy
Fibromyalgia
SAD - seasonal affective disorder
NES Nocturnal Eating Syndrome
Sleep walking/Sleep talking
Bruxism
Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Hypertension
Diabetes
Thyroid condition
Heart condition
Other:
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