This list is by far incomplete, if the acronym you're looking for isn't listed here, please email me and I will add it to the list
| AAMOC |
As a Matter of Curiosity (or Concern ) |
| AAMOF |
As A Matter Of Fact |
| AAMOI |
As a Matter of Interest |
| AFAIK |
As Far As I Know |
| A.S.S-D |
alt.support.sleep-disorder (the newsgroup this website is based upon) |
| APAP |
Variable Pressure xPAP machine used for treating Sleep Apnea |
| Apnea |
Sleep Apnea - sleep disordered breathing (see FAQ for more details) |
| Auto PAP |
Auto pressure adjusting xPAP machine used for treating Sleep Apnea |
| Bi-PAP |
Bilevel xPAP (has set high and low pressure) machine used for treating Sleep Apnea |
| Cataplexy |
Tendancy to to lose muscle control during times of high emotion (laughing, crying etc) associated wtih Narcolepsy - more info |
| CBC |
Complete Blood Count (more info on this external link www.bloodbook.com) |
| CPAP |
Continuous xPAP - machine used for treating Sleep Apnea |
| CSA |
Central Sleep Apnea (See FAQ fore more details) |
| DME |
Durable Medical Equipment or the company which provides it. (mostly American term) |
| CNS |
Central Nervous System |
| DQMOT |
Don't Quote Me On This |
| DSPS |
Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome |
| EDS |
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness |
| Event |
A period during sleep where sleep is disturbed - Usually means an apnea event. |
| FAASM |
Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine |
| FBC |
Full Blood Count (more info on this external link www.bloodbook.com) |
| FCCP |
Fellow of the American College Of Chest Physicians |
| FLAME |
To attack someone via email or post |
| FOMCLOL |
Falling Off My Chair Laughing out Loud |
| FS |
For Sale - (used in a subject heading with the purpose of the post is to try and sell something) |
| FWIW |
For What It's Worth |
| FYI |
For Your Information |
| G |
Grin (often includes a * either side) |
| Google |
Internet Search Engine www.google.com |
| GP |
General Practitioner / Primary Care Physician / Family Doctor |
| IANAD |
I am not a Doctor |
| IIRC |
If I Remember Correctly |
| IMHO |
In My Humble Opinion |
| IMO |
In My Opinion |
| LAUP |
Laser Assisted UPPP |
| LOL |
Laugh out loud (anything ending in LOL is usually some form of laughing - ie ROFLOL Roll on Floor Laughing out Loud) |
| LURK |
To monitor or read a group for a while before posting - this is a valuable way of getting to know the "feel" of the group |
| MMA |
maxillomandibular advancement – cut the jawbones and pull them forward for more room |
| MSLT |
Multiple Sleep Latency Test - also called a "nap test" used to diagnose Narcolepsy |
| Narcolepsy |
Sleep Disorder characterised by excessive sleepiness, sleep paralysis & Cataplexy - more info |
| Nasal Pillows |
Nasal Interface for CPAP therapy - sits under nostrils & delivers air directly into the nostrils |
| NG |
Newsgroup |
| OPAP |
Oral Pressure APpliance - oral device used with CPAP |
| OSA |
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (See FAQ fore more details) |
| OT |
Off Topic (used in a subject heading with the content of the post is not related to the newsgroup subject) |
| OTOH |
On The Other Hand |
| PCP |
Primary Care Physician / Family Doctor / General Practitioner |
| PLMD |
Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (same as PLMS) |
| PLMS |
Periodic Limb Movement Syndrome (same as PLMD) |
| PPL |
People (as it sounds) |
| PSG |
Polysomnogram - the official name for a Sleep Study |
| Ramp |
Feature on some CPAP machines. Starts the pressure lower and gradually increases to your prescribed pressure. |
| RDI |
Respiratory Disturbance Index (number of apneas or events recorded per hour during sleep study) |
| RLS |
Restless Leg Syndrome |
| ROFLMAO |
Rolling on floor, laughing my a** off |
| RT |
Respiratory Therapist, may work for a DME |
| S |
Smile (often includes a * either side) |
| SA |
Sleep Apnea (See FAQ fore more details) |
| Script |
Short for Prescription |
| Sleep Latency |
The amount of time it takes you to fall asleep. |
| SDB |
Sleep Disordered Breathing |
| Titration |
Part of Sleep Study where CPAP pressure is determined |
| TTBOMK |
To the Best of My Knowledge |
| TROLL |
Someone who posts something with the intent that it will upset others and draw responses |
| UARS |
Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome |
| UPPP |
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty - surgery on the uvula and palate |
| VBG |
Very Big Grin |
| VPAP |
Variable Positive Air Pressure equipment |
| xPAP |
Positive Air Pressure machine used for treating Sleep Apnea (any type) |
| YMMV |
Your Mileage May Vary |
