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I have a REMstar Model 1005792 humidifier. The Patient guide specifies that it is adjustable. In the winter I suffer from 'rain' because the heater is too hot. However, the patient guide does not tell the patient how to adjust the humidifier.
I dislike getting technical equipment without adequate technical documentation. How can I get the technical instructions for this (and other CPAP) device?
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Permalink Reply by Rooster on
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The product literature says, "A lighted humidifier control button on the CPAP unit makes adjusting humidification levels easy". Is that what you mean by "how to adjust the humidifier"?
Or do you mean what setting to choose? Choice of a setting is generally by trial and error. Set it at the lowest level that prevents drying of your nasal airway. Setting it too high can cause problems, nasal congestion being the most common.
As far as rainout goes, this is commonly solved by turning the humidifer setting down and using a hose cover, http://www.google.com/search?q=cpap+hose+cover&rls=com.microsof... .
What climate do you live in? What is the relative humidity in your bedroom? It is a very common problem among CPAPers to be using too high of a humidity setting.
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Permalink Reply by Jim Ludden on
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Blessings on you for the reference to the provider manuals.
Mary Z said:
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Thanks for asking this. I would like to change my setting a bit. The dr lowered it due to my sinus issue, but that is just not working. Their office is over 2 hours away and I don't want to have to drive over their just for her to increase the setting.
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WELL!! I read this and found out what I needed to do to raise it back to where it was originally set. I will call the dr office on Monday to see if this is okay.
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My guess is that pressure too high does little harm, but may not be comfortable.
I jacked up the pressure. All it did was blow the mask off my face. After another titration (sleep study) the doc dropped it. Of course if the mask is blowing off I'm probably not sleeping so well. But it was not a big deal for me.
I'm all in favor of knowing just how the equipment works. I'm one of those guys who buys the technical manuals for his car and reads them cover to cover.
Peggy McGalliard said:Thanks for asking this. I would like to change my setting a bit. The dr lowered it due to my sinus issue, but that is just not working. Their office is over 2 hours away and I don't want to have to drive over their just for her to increase the setting.
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Permalink Reply by Mary Z on
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There is one danger in raising the pressure past a certain point. This may produce central apneas. So if you increased your pressure and started having more AIs this might be something to consider.
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I can't find any. Some internet search maybe?
Best regards.
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http://cpaphelp.internetage.ws/manuals/"
Did you try the link above?
athousandships said:I can't find any. Some internet search maybe?
Best regards.
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