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I am a Resmed fan. My reasoning is simply based on the reliability of their product. I own 3 Resmed units, one for home (purchased new), one for travel (purchased from Craigs List) and a back-up (just in case). I then watch and read the complaints a…
Tony,
Are you going camping in a tent or a camper?
What is the voltage capabilities of your Remstar? (see your owner's manual or manufacturer's label on unit) What model is the unit so I can research the power draw of the unit.
AC = house current…
You may also want to take a copy of your script and the sleep study in your travel bag. If a part would break or malfunction, you will need the script to get replacement parts, such as a mask, etc..... in case something happens.
I carry distilled w…
Peggy, ask him/her.
I also would be very interested in knowing what brand and model of machine you are renting. I agree with Carol. The mask is the tricky part. It is like a pair of shoes - if they don't fit you right, you won't wear them again. Sa…
Hey Peggy,
Welcome to CPAP!
So far it sounds like the Dr's staff is working with you in finding a proper fitting mask. Keep asking until you are satisfied with the comfort and fit.
A couple of things though.
GET THE SCRIPT and a full and complete…
Dan, It may take months to repay the sleep debt your body has established over time. Patience! You yourself "admit" to a noticeable change, so you know that the therapy is working, just not as fast as you desire.
The "experts" here can help you sta…
Tom, a sweet breath odor may be related to your blood sugar levels. The odor is a common indicator. You may want to discuss the situation with your doctor and have a blood sugar test.
You may also want to explore the O2 generators electrical capabilities. If you are using the unit on standard 110-vac and the unit is also capable of operation of 220-vac, you may want to consider installing a 220-vac outlet so you can operate the u…
The length of the hose does affect the air pressure at the mask, no different than the changing the type or brands of masks as they all have a different air volume area.
Your machine is calibrated to deliver a given pressure in the selected mask an…
Anne,
You may want to invest in a generator being in the area you are, but there are other alternatives also.
In the "Search SleepGuide" area of this page (top right of the page), type in “backup power sources”. There are numerous threads dealing w…
The humidity setting is the one that works for YOU. It may change daily. You will find your settings.
The setting I use is the one to which I wake up feeling the closest to normal and to what doesn't feel like an army marched through my mouth.
Lik…
Why are CPAP machines tested? That is a concern?
My concern is for the things that are not tested and searched that end up allowing these radicals muslims onto aircraft that endanger everyone.
They can check anything and everything I have and I ha…
The 'scalloping" appears to be the impressions of the upper teeth, possibly the result of the tongue's position during the course of the night.
When was this picture obtained? Early AM upon waking up possibly?
Does it disappear after a short durat…
Judy, so many people act like sheep and wander aimlessly down the path to which the "medical community" wants them to travel. They never question the answers to which these “professionals” provide.
Until these blind followers stand up, ask question…
Judy,
That would be a question I could not answer. Medicare, like the rest of the US government lives in it's own large, bottomless world. Is Medicare administered by the H&HS administration? If it is, I would call them and inquire. Most they can sa…
James,
Congratulations. Welcome to the world of medical liability costs.
Those "few pieces of plastic" carry with it the built in costs of liability to which the medical industry is susceptible to as a result of the unscrupulous legal community. Th…
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Comment Wall (16 comments)
- At 12:27pm on December 29, 2009,
Renee said… - Dan ~
Stopping by with Holiday Greetings and all Good Wishes for a fine, healthy, splendid (and well rested) New Year !
Renee
- At 10:06am on November 17, 2009,
Victor Tamosaitis said… - I downloaded the clinicians manual that you posted for the SleepStyle 600, but it appears to be missing the last page (A-6). I am interested in finding a guide to the error codes that the unit generates (I am getting an E32). Thanks for your help.
- At 1:42pm on August 25, 2009,
Judy said…
- I know. And I almost feel ashamed riling Rock Hinkle. He is such a GREAT guy and such an asset to this forum! And I was so pleased w/Cindy Brown's comments. Actually, all of the comments, come to think of it. There is so much to be said in favor of each viewpoint. We've really go some great people and great pros in this forum!!!
- At 8:30am on August 25, 2009,
Judy said…
- Now, now, Dan! You and I know that. BUT the post "was" aimed at sleep professionals. *wicked grin*
Really kind of unfair of me to put "our" GOOD sleep pros on the spot but like I said, I'm feeling crochety this morning.
- At 4:09pm on August 14, 2009,
Connie Lyons said…
- That's right! Us Lyons" gotta stick together! :)
- At 6:21pm on July 31, 2009,
susan mccord said… - Dan, thanks for the Friend Beginner's Permit!!
Susan McCord :-)
- At 6:17pm on July 31, 2009,
susan mccord said…
- Every time I start to type CPAP, my fingers want to hit CRAP !!!!!!!!!!!
Could this be a Freudina Slip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????????? LOL
- At 6:04pm on July 31, 2009,
susan mccord said…
- Dan, having worked in the mental health/healthcare system for many years, I'm sorry to say that, for the most part, I agree with you. It's a sad commentary of this wonderful country of ours.
Glad to have your input--I hadn't remade this connection re: DME till I got your message. Forgot they work for ME, not the other way around.
-Susan :-)
- At 12:34pm on July 27, 2009,
Susan M. Nelling said… - Dan .I'm new to the computer also, did you want me to email you personally? please send me an address mine is susan.nelling@yahoo.com
- At 6:04pm on June 13, 2009,
BeeAsleep said… - Dan, What does the term "Setteling "mean on the cpap?
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Right! :-)
Yup, if you've got insurance, your insurance dictates which local DME providers you can use.
Just because you bought your CPAP elsewhere does NOT mean that your insurance contracted providers can't or won't provide your masks and other accessories.…
Linda, thanks your your help. When I call Apria, I wil ask them why they did not offer me a payment plan.
Good luck!
Hi Candace,
Apria is giving me a payment plan for 10 months, after that I will buy it if I still need it. In the mean time, all of the folks here are so helpful they told me the best cpap to get and low and behold, Apria did not give me a newer mode…
Linda, I read your question re: CPAP Machine and Apria. I also am not impressed with them. I have Kaiser and Kaiser will not pay for my equipment. Apria says that I have to pay all costs up front. Are you on a payment plan with Apria. I have severe…
First, let me say, Thank you for going to bat for us. I think you are doing a fantastic job in spreading OSA awareness and providing us with OSA a place to go for support. Apparently there is no connection between a college degree and intelligence,…
You hit the nail on the head. I had a similar experience last year with another organization, The Alzheimer's Association. I ask for permission to pass out a flyer, "Does Sleep Apnea Cause Alzheimer's Disease?," at one of their annual meetings regar…
Then she should say that... Say anything other than the falsehood that the connection between OSA and heart disease isn't sufficiently proven.
"Respironics recommends that new patients purchase their devices, masks and initial accessories from a homecare company that can provide an individualized patient equipment set-up, clinical and after-sale support, and a program to assist patients wi…
Maybe you should be the communications director for the AHA ;-).
I believe that individuals should be free to make decisions for themselves. This goes for the patients and the providers. The patient is free to decide what to do and who to pay for what services. The provider is free to decide what services he offe…
I'M NOT A 100% SURE OF THE NAME OF MY MASK I THINK IT'S CALLED A PROFILE LITE IT HAS A THICK GEL CUSHION ON THE FORHEAD PIECE AND THE ALL AROUND THE MASK. I STILL END UP WITH RED MARKS ON THE BRIDGE OF MY NOSE AND FOREHEAD BUT THEY FADE IN AN HOUR O…
by no means am i suggesting that this one person believes one thing or another. rather, she is the director of marketing and communications for the AHA. it is her job to communicate the organization's viewpoints to the public, and that's what she wa…
HEY, I read the funny e-mails! HAH, I'm heading north tomorrow...
I received my machine in March with a nasal pillow mask. I switched to a full face mask because I was breathing thru my mouth.I was struggling with getting used to wearing the mask, finally got to the point of wearing it every night.I could not get…
Ah ha, BirdShell!!! You can ignore me, but we managed to lure you out of your hiding place w/this thread, eh??
Too bad too. Danielle, Ashley, Nicole and I are all meeting at La Placita in Saginaw for lunch tomorrow. I'll be thinking of you!!!! Nico…
I agree with your advice,Mike.Once I was treated for a sinus infection,I had replaced everything .Also, it is a good idea to use saline to cleanse the sinuses at least twice daily . You may look into the use of a Nettie Pot,,,,that can throughly cle…
I tried wearing a band aid on the bridge of my nose the other night and it helped, but not enough. Most of the "solutions' that I've found end up causing to much air to leak. I started wearing the bandana (folded in several layers and tied like a he…
I have to comment! I ran Jump Rope for Heart (JRFH) activities/fundraisers in my classes for years. (For more information: http://www.aahperd.org/jump/ and http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2360 This is a good condensation of t…
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