Hi Judy

Thanks for all of your help. You seem to have a good understanding of ResMed equioment nomenclature which still has my head spinning. I'm slowly coming to the conclusion that short of reading the machine's display there is no other way to get data from the machine. Wouldn't a wireless connection, or even a USB port, be nice. But eventually I would like to get a newer machine which would give me the ability to examine my sleep data.

I have been on BiPap for two year since beiing diagnosed with "severe" OSA. They therapy has been like having the aging process reversed. I have energy again! But I suspect I really don't need 18 blowing into my body all night long and bloating me like a balloon. I believe there is technology out there that will adjust to my needs as I sleep.

Thanks again, Tom

Wow! Quite a welcome to this forum, Judy. Didn't realize I'd be under a microscope about the brand or style of my CPAP machine. My question was, and still is along the lines of getting advice about entering the field of Polysomnography, without having to become an RT first. Also, by the way, my CPAP machine is a rem-star auto from Respiratronics. I yse a medium size nose mask, and my pressure setting has wavered between 8-12 over the past year:)

Thanks for the great idea. In fact, I have in mind to bring back Chip and Brian to talk about xPAP machines, to complement their great talk on masks (if they're willing).

I'll have someone check on your order to make sure you got the recording. If you don't hear from us in 1-2 days, please let me know.

You're very welcome. Sorry it went so long, but it was worth it. What other topic related to sleep apnea are you interested in hearing about?

Hi Judy, Thanks for the info. I thought the CPAP S8 Elite was an automatic machine. Oh well, LOL.
Maybe this explains why this morning I woke up with the tube completely disconnected from the machine. This makes me feel that I'd better get the S9 auto-set.

I'm very lucky. The electrical current for Taiwan and the States is the same. Judy, I have another question. I've been using the ResMed APAP S8 Elite feeling my nose was dry. Should I increase the humidity level. By the way, I'm a mouth breather. My friend says that the dry nose could be caused by it having to work for the first time. Thanks for any suggestions, Kim

Thanks Judy for responding. You asked if I will have to pay out of pocket for the CPAP machine and the answer is yes. Also I'm definitely getting an APAP machine. The Apex CPAP machine that I tried before the ResMed caused problems. I'd wake up more than once during the night, feeling like I was suffocating. I think the ResMed demo machine I’m using is the one you recommend. I really like it. However, one of the reasons why I'm considering the S9 is the climate control feature. This is a concern because Taiwan, gets really humid in the summer and damp in the winter. For example, one morning I woke up and the mask was full of water. I’ve been told that the humidifier has been improved on in the S9 series.
All CPAP machines are double the price in Taiwan. When I asked the local ResMed sales rep why it was so expensive, he said because they give more service in Taiwan. Unfortunately, there’s no way to check up on this. He said, they constantly monitor the readings on the machine and come and adjust the machine. Because of the high price and the fact that the CPAP.com operator said they don’t have problems with ResMed machines, I’ve pretty much decided to buy online CPAP.com. What do you know about CPAP.com? I like the fact that they answer calls after I get to work and they will ship to Taiwan (I’m sure at a premium price).
Thanks Judy for all your help,
Kim