"Thanks for this, Mary.
Worse comes to worse, I'll buy a used machine from Second Wind. First I'm going to see if I can get my doctor to prescribe one.
Maybe this is the final answer. Meanwhile, I'm surely happy to have…"
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Mary Z replied to ZolliStar's discussion What's the Right Machine?"Zollistar, I think the ASV is hands down the best machine. It took me four years to get hooked up. Because of lingering depression and continued day time sleepiness with a high AHI my doctor suggested a night in the lab with an…"
ZolliStar replied to ZolliStar's discussion What's the Right Machine?"May I ask two dumb-dumb questions? What do "Dx" and "CSA" mean?
And here is a not-so-dumb-dumb question (I hope!): From your experience, do people sleep better using an ASV machine?
I look forward to your answer.
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RockRpsgt replied to ZolliStar's discussion What's the Right Machine?"You will most likely not be able to get insurance approval for an ASV without a Dx of CSA. I think that saying that an ASV breathes with you is false. ASV does however provide a better breath support and algorithm for auto use. The newer ASV units…"
Mary Z replied to ZolliStar's discussion Beating Sleep Maintenance Insomnia"Zollistar, what a good idea! The music is nice and relaxing on some of them."
ZolliStar replied to ZolliStar's discussion What's the Right Machine?"Thanks for this information Lisa. It really helps.
Anyone else?
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Lisa replied to ZolliStar's discussion What's the Right Machine?"Hi Zollistar, I much prefer using an Apap to a straight Cpap. I changed over a few years ago and found straight away that I had much less of a problem with leaks. Another thing that I have noticed is I used to have ongoing problems with my nose…"
Terry Vella replied to ZolliStar's discussion What's the Right Machine?"He's still going, a bit of a pain sometimes but that's life, thanks for asking."
ZolliStar replied to ZolliStar's discussion What's the Right Machine?"This helps a lot, Terry! Thanks for letting me know.
How is your dog??
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Terry Vella replied to ZolliStar's discussion What's the Right Machine?"ZolliStar, I went straight to an auto so can't really compare but from what I have heard there are two major benefits, first, the comfort factor of not having the high pressure all night and second, it adjusts to what you require, so if you use…"
Mary Z replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion New "Rant" about DME/Wisp"Ginny, they are probably not doing anything against the law- though it may seem like fraud to us it may be an accepted practice. I would rather change DME's. Have you talked to the manager. They don't want to lose your…"
Ginny Edmundson replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion New "Rant" about DME/Wisp"It really burns me up that they are doing things like this. Monday I am going to lok up th eMedicare complaint number and give them an ear full.
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RockRpsgt replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion New "Rant" about DME/Wisp"Companies like this will have to pay in the end. Medicare is taking no prisoners in their effort to reform medicare fraud."
RockRpsgt replied to Mary Z's discussion Symptoms"I had zero symptoms. I was testing equipment one night and fell asleep hooked up. When I woke up my doc said I had an AHI of 10 with 30 second events. I have been on PAP ever since."
Ginny Edmundson replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion New "Rant" about DME/Wisp"I just use a large rubber band and safety pin to attach i tho the sheet. It doesn't exactly kink, but rather seems to have almost bends that don't quite ever go away. I have one that doesn't but all the others seem to.…"
Mary Z replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion New "Rant" about DME/Wisp"My light weight tubing does not have a tendency to kink. It just hangs down from the stand and comes back up to the bed. I tried a hose hanger, but bought the cheaper travel model and it just wasn't up to the task."
Ginny Edmundson replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion New "Rant" about DME/Wisp"I was really surprised when the congestion improved without the humidification. Yes, I use the lighter weight tubing too. Do you have trouble getting the bends and kinks out of them???? I have one favorite that is broken in and I hate…"
Mary Z replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion New "Rant" about DME/Wisp"The reasoning behind changing the tubing is that it may develop small holes or tears which causing leakage. I am careful with my tubing and don't have any animals or children playing with the tubing. I don't feel like they have…"
Ginny Edmundson replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion New "Rant" about DME/Wisp"I have ben using one of my cushions for 3 months now. I think I will just see how long I can actually use it without leaks before I replace it. I wonder if it is OK that I do not replace the tubing but about every 6 months???? I…"
SoClean CPAP Sanitizing Machine
Has anyone tried this machine? If it does what it say -- fully sanitize the mask, headgear and tank -- it sounds like a real benefit and likely worth the cost.
https://betterrestsolutions.com/SC1100-SoClean-CPAP-Sanitizing-Unit...
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Permalink Reply by Clueless in Redwood Shores on -
I was planning to try it, but will have to wait awhile. I contacted them with questions and they are still in the R & D phase in terms of a fitting that works with the Resmed S9/H5i humidifier with the heated Climateline tubing.
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There is one review on Amazon. There is also a YouTube video showing how to insert the injection hose into the original H5i chamber. I have the more easily cleaned chamber, (it disassembles and allegedly is dishwasher safe) which I highly recommend (the chamber, not the dishwasher cleaning!). They said it is much easier to get the injection hose into the chamber I use, save for the Climateline hose connection issue which will require a special coupler to connect the SoClean hose to the S9.
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Permalink Reply by Chris H on -
The mask cushon and frame have an air tight seal . Would liquid get in there to clean? Wouldnt
you separate the mask parts?{ to expose all nooks and crannies } Good Sleep,Chris
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Permalink Reply by Clueless in Redwood Shores on
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No liquid circulates, just O3, so there is no need to disassemble anything nor to drain the humidifier. The device streams Ozone through the humidifier and mask. The concept is a one time set-up and then you just pop the still-attached mask into the cleaning box every day. See the manual at https://betterrestsolutions.com/assets/images/pdf/soclean_manual_re...
Chris H said:The mask cushon and frame have an air tight seal . Would liquid get in there to clean? Wouldnt
you separate the mask parts?{ to expose all nooks and crannies } Good Sleep,Chris
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Permalink Reply by sleepycarol on -
How much are you looking at for cost?
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Permalink Reply by Christopher Williams on -
The SoClean lists for $349 but is now available for $199. If you sign up for their e-newsletter (send a note to info@betterrestsolutions.com to sign up) and you'll get a code for an additional $25 off.
Here's a link to a review written by a reporter in Michigan: http://sleepingwithcpap.blogspot.com/2012/03/review-of-soclean-sani....
Hope this helps.
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