Can't sleep with CPAP? Watch this!

I know it's your job, but it blows my mind how simply you explained why I have congestion when I use my cpap, and for some reason my sleep doctor doesn't know why. It seems so simple.

Using CPAP felt like I was being waterboarded, no variation in settings worked sufficiently. I’ve had a custom MAD made and it has changed my life. I had severe obstructive sleep apnea at over 80 events per hour and I can’t wait to see how much that’s improved. I can’t tell you how awful it was to be functioning on no quality sleep, I felt like I was dying in slow motion, I probably was.

It’s so brilliant that you examine patients when they are asleep because that’s when the actual problem occurs. I wish more sleep docs would do this

This is beyond wonderful. It's like the first person ever understanding that sleep apnoea is causing overweight. Every doctor I visited told me otherwise which frustrated me the most. Families dont get it and blame thei loved ones for being lazy. You should be given a medal or sth.

I am engineer, and all you explained have a lot sense, thanks for share this information. Priceless.

22 years since first diagnosed with severe sleep apnea here. 4 sleep tests, 3 or 4 sleep doctors, and not one single nights relief since being diagnosed in late 1999! CPAP never helped so its sat in the closet for most of these years. I made it to 60 recently and am very surprised I have. I completely believe that stat about life expectancy being 59-62. Shame on this industry, at least here in the USA. Bunch of tests, bunch of money, same old story...."Here, wear this and good luck". None can explain the why of it all, none have cared enough to identify the WHERE the obstruction is, and none gives you more than 15 minutes to explain anything. And good luck if you have MIXED apneas with centrals. They seem clueless at that point. Wish I could find a Dr. like you here in the USA. You'd no doubt save a life. Thanks for your videos.

I had my sinuses cleaned up, and my uvula, tonsals and adnoids out along with my soft pallet raised. It was a rough recovery but I would do it again in a heartbeat!!! It has been 7 years and I sleep great with no snoring!

One of the few videos on YouTube that’s actually helpful and explains a lot. Thank you!

I love the way you explain everything in terms we can all understand. It's also great to be given several options as well. I am also having difficulty tolerating CPAP. Never have felt better since using it. I was not overweight prior to being diagnosed but since using it I have gained weight. My health care provider has never sent me to an ENT to be examined for blockage. She also was skeptical about the CPAP causing my weight gain. I wake up congested. I just quit using it. Thank you for such valuable information. Wish I lived near someone like you so I could get the proper treatment.

You really have a lovely delivery of fairly complicated information. Thanks for all these videos - no info videos on the cpap life come close to your content - thank you

I lay down and try to go to sleep and then I wait to the last second and put my mask on before I fall asleep. That is the easiest way for me instead of having it on for an hour or so waiting to fall asleep. Works for me

Just diagnosed with severe apnea. Haven't seen a specialist yet, but it is the next step. I'm nervous, confused, scared, embarrassed. Your final words truly gave me comfort to move onto the next phase of this journey.

Just one day ago I found out or realized I have sleep apnea watched a few videos came across you man do you do a good video you don’t slow up you don’t drag it out you covered great I love the way you did this video I am saving this video

I'm in a bit of shock. I feel as though I've been suffering for decades in a medical vacuum. After watching this I am willing to bet my CPAP misery is due to both large tonsils and an enormous uvula. I wish you were in Ontario, Canada. I'll be heading straight to my G.P. for another referral asap tomorrow.

Another great video Vik, keep them coming !!!

I have been on CPAP for nearly 15 years, and I thought I knew all about it. Wrong. I learned a great deal from this very expert surgeon - info I did not know. So thank you very much... I believe more awareness needs to be raised as regards this potentially dangerous medical condition.

This is such a good video. Very detailed being from surgeon perspective & to the point, thank you!

You are an amazing doctor! Thank you for sharing your knowledge in such a positive manner.

Excellent video. So many need to hear this info. Very well explained.

You are such an amazing Doctor and I wish you were treating me. I’m 2 weeks into CPAP and you are describing exactly what challenges I’m having.