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by curtcurt46
Sat Jan 23, 2010 10:13 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Respironics EasyLife Nasal Mask
Replies: 25
Views: 9414

Respironics EasyLife Nasal Mask

Has anyone out there tried this mask and found it to be comfortable and leak resistant? Has anyone started using the EasyLife as your primary mask with great success? What mask did the EasyLife replace?

Thanks in advance for any of your experience and comments.

PAP ON
by curtcurt46
Tue Jan 05, 2010 9:27 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: PR System One Monitoring Software
Replies: 7
Views: 1931

PR System One Monitoring Software

What Respironics monitoring software is compatible with new System One? Thanks...I have not posted in a long time but am still out here. I am thinking about buying one to get the additional information claimed by Respironics. If you prefer to send information by email, please reply to me and I will ...
by curtcurt46
Mon Jul 21, 2008 7:30 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Respironics M Series Humidifiers Question
Replies: 3
Views: 786

Gumby,
Thanks for the tip. I knew this, but did it anyway the other day without thinking. Luckly, it did not spill much and nothing got into the cpap.
Very good advise.

by curtcurt46
Mon Jul 21, 2008 7:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Respironics M Series Humidifiers Question
Replies: 3
Views: 786

Respironics M Series Humidifiers Question

I own two M series humidifiers. One I believe is the newest version and has round ports that connect it to the tank to the cpap. I also have a new M series pro with what I think to be the intermediate humidifier tank model. The ports on it are rectangular and the clasp is black like the newer unit. ...
by curtcurt46
Wed May 07, 2008 11:56 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Respironics M Series with AFlex
Replies: 14
Views: 1937

Thanks for all the replies...

Thanks to each of you for the replies. The sound of the machine never bothered me. I wanted to make sure it was normal for the apap. I slept very well last night. Normally, I wake after a couple of hours. Last night I slept to 6 hours before I woke and I was able to go back to sleep for 2 more hours...
by curtcurt46
Tue May 06, 2008 10:21 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Respironics M Series with AFlex
Replies: 14
Views: 1937

Respironics M Series with AFlex

I used my new apap for the first time last night and want to ask a question of those who currently use the same machine. I have the apap set for A Flex and I noticed the machine seemed to make more of a Darth Vater noice than I was used to from my older tank Bipap. It made the sound when I inhaled, ...
by curtcurt46
Sat May 03, 2008 5:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Throat surgery
Replies: 15
Views: 2150

I had the UPPP with no side effects and I believe it only stopped my snoring. I would not have it done if I had to do over. Just in case the subject comes up with your ENT, the turbinate reduction is quite helpful but you need to consider why they might need to be reduced. In most cases it a result ...
by curtcurt46
Sun Apr 27, 2008 6:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: PB 420E
Replies: 7
Views: 1270

Thanks for the replies. I believe I can picture it better. Many Thanks.
by curtcurt46
Sun Apr 27, 2008 3:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: PB 420E
Replies: 7
Views: 1270

PB 420E

I am considering buying one for myself, however I have a question for the experienced users out there. I read or remember that the 420E measures pressure at the mask and has an additional tube to do this. Does this mean you have to use the 420e 6' tubing? Does it also require a coupling at the mask?...
by curtcurt46
Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:53 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Oral Appliance
Replies: 2
Views: 914

Yes, I have had very good success with the TAP devise. I have been using for 3 months and I have adjusted to the devise. I much perfer it to CPAP. My apnea was mild to moderate. During REM I would have an AHI of 25-30 and O2 levels to 82%. I have checked my O2 with a oximeter that records over night...
by curtcurt46
Thu Feb 14, 2008 3:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Edema w/CPAP Therapy
Replies: 25
Views: 4901

There are many things that can cause ankle edema. It could be a medication you are taking or some other medical issue. I have never heard or read that using cpap could cause edema. You should probably seek the advise of your doctor on this matter.

by curtcurt46
Tue Feb 12, 2008 11:21 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: TSA with "Attitude"
Replies: 11
Views: 1561

Can't Help But Respond

My experience is that most TSA agents are very professional when handling cpaps. I have lately had to place the cpap in a plastic tub just like the laptop. I don't really mind what they do as long as they do the same to all cappers. International destinations are much more invasive. I am now only ca...
by curtcurt46
Tue Jan 22, 2008 11:02 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Oral Appliances for OSA?????
Replies: 8
Views: 1802

Velbor,
Thanks for the very informative report on your experiences. It will be very helpful in determining how I proceed. I was particularly interested in your using both, though at different times.
by curtcurt46
Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:56 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Oral Appliances for OSA?????
Replies: 8
Views: 1802

Oral Appliances for OSA?????

I know this is primarily about cpap use and OSA, but I was curious about anyone having success with an oral appliance similiar to the TAP device. If you are out there please give your experiences. Of particular interest is how you were able to determine success or failure.

Thanks,

Curtcurt46

by curtcurt46
Sun Nov 11, 2007 10:18 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: AHI confusion
Replies: 5
Views: 1059

Mindy has some very good point to consider. One other thing to consider is the amount of therapy sleep hours. Are you spending the right amount of time sleeping that is right for you. I know on many of the days I don't feel my best, I didn't spending enough time sleeping. Recent sleep reserach shows...