[tri-med] Re: Joanna's Bipap - Julie

Hi Julie,

       Joanna's been on Bipap at night since about last August, not for apnea 
(which she had only from 3-7 months of age), but to strengthen her lungs 
damaged from last year's pneunomias and her scoliosis.    She has a gel mask 
that can sometimes create soreness under her nose, but otherwise handles it 
pretty well.  She's also on O2 24/7 - currently needing 1-1 1/2 liters to 
maintain 90-93% levels doctor wants, but does have ups and downs.  We'll see 
plumonologist next week.  His current goal for her is to be able to cut out 
daytime O2 and only have Bipap at night.

Chris H., Mom to Joanna T-18, 28 years

In a message dated 3/21/03 11:56:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
julie.t.campbell@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:


> Tess now uses Bipap at night as her apnoeas
> have changed to central only.  



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