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Cleaning your CPAP mask.

Sleep Health | Last Active: Jul 23, 2019 | Replies (40)

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@kentyunker

Using the CPAP is "life saving" for me. My father had Alzheimer's Disease and also found out late in his life that he had Sleep Apnea that was never treated. When I was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea, I was told that it "cuts off oxygen to the brain". I have to believe that it had a major negative effect on my Dad's illness. At 65 years old, I have no signs of Alzheimer's (thank you Mayo). I have been diagnosed with "Sporadic Inclusion Body Myositis". I can deal much better with the "IMB" than with Alzheimer's.
And not to forget...Mayo has been a "Life Saver" as well! Incredible people...everyone of you!
As the TV commercial says..."DILLY - DILLY!"

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Hello @kentyunker,

I was interested in your mentioning the diagnosis of IMB. As a result, I did a little research and found this information on NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders), https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/sporadic-inclusion-body-myositis/

I decided to post the link for anyone else who might find this interesting. Thank you for bringing this diagnosis to Connect.