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by RichCMH
Thu Jul 31, 2008 6:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cleaning the Humidifier Vessel for Resmed S8 Elite CPAP
Replies: 14
Views: 7516

I have the same humidifier and use only distilled water. My tank does get cloudy and I clean it about the same way with a butter knife and small piece of cloth.

Cheers

by RichCMH
Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sorry if this is inappropriate...another reason to love CPAP
Replies: 26
Views: 3235

I still smell mine and the dog's - it just takes longer to get to my nose!

BTW - Since it is summer I have a large flower pot of fresh mint. I cut off a sprig or two every few days and place it on a coaster under the air intake. Smells so nice.

Cheers
by RichCMH
Thu Mar 13, 2008 5:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Frustrated in Ohio AGAIN!
Replies: 19
Views: 4397

I see Dr Maureen Delphia in Columbus. She has office hours at Grant Medical Sleep Lab downtown as well as her office near Mt Carmel. My DME is HomeReach affiliated with OhioHealth-Grant/Riverside. The RT was great but they, as all DME's do, overcharge! $42.77 for a 6' hose! Now comes the really fun ...
by RichCMH
Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP WITH LIGHTING
Replies: 13
Views: 1752

sock... When I was a about 6, my mom was struck by lightening. She was standing about 8 feet from a screen door when lightening hit the TV antenna tower, jumped over to the rain gutter, down the spout and jumped to and thru the screen door (jumping across a large farmhouse porch to do so) only to gi...
by RichCMH
Tue Jan 29, 2008 6:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Carrying bag for Resmed S8 Elite
Replies: 9
Views: 2263

I got the carrying case and inside bags from my DME when I got my S8. The inside compartment bag for my H-3i has padding like the shape of the tank. I coil the hose in a large freezer bag and squeeze out the air keeping the coil flat and it slides into the outside pocket. My Swift II mask barely fit...
by RichCMH
Mon Dec 24, 2007 9:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: AirTran Fort Lauderdale nightmare - sorry so long
Replies: 8
Views: 1916

girlsaylor... You also need to contact the FTL airport's manager. Generic Email: ContactFLL@broward.org ALSO: Contact the DOT (Dept Of Transportation) 202-366-2220 to record your complaint. Calls are returned Monday through Friday, generally between 7:30 am and 5:00 pm Eastern time. or write: Aviati...
by RichCMH
Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Challenge format
Replies: 9
Views: 1566

I think the Challenge was fair enough. I went from a not so comfortable ComfortLite II to the OptiLife which I loved. Ordered an Opus and used it less than a week before going back to Opti because I could not control leaks. Then came along the Swift II this past summer and it's been heaven since the...
by RichCMH
Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bravo vs Swift II Product Challenge Results Available
Replies: 12
Views: 3618

Hey Johnny...
Could you space out the Swift comments so that the individual's review of both masks line up horizontally.

I would like to see the reviews side by side and not have to scroll back up to find/read the persons opposing Swift review.

I know... I'm picky.

Thank you!

by RichCMH
Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Today, I Love my DME...
Replies: 7
Views: 1166

Way to go!

If you find you need to keep the air/hose warm, use a men's wool scarf/muffler.

I roll the hose up in the scarf and secure with some velcro straps. If this doesn't work well enough, then get the heated hose.

by RichCMH
Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: can we talk about airline travel again?
Replies: 34
Views: 4395

Yes, you need a tag...one that has your name, address and contact phone. Place one inside your bag as well. Just in case you lose the bag or forget it somewhere!

This goes for ALL bags checked and carry-on!

Enjoy your holiday!

-R
by RichCMH
Fri Nov 02, 2007 9:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Product Challenge: Free Equipment In Exchange For Feedback
Replies: 13
Views: 2417

I was an OptiLife user until the Swift II came out this past Spring... now it's all about this mask. I'm about to order a new one, I think the headgear is stretched a bit too much for comfort. I would love to try to see of the Swift II can stand up to a challenge!

by RichCMH
Fri Nov 02, 2007 8:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Good pillow to place under neck for a side sleeper.
Replies: 22
Views: 2271

I'm with Country4ever... a foam pillow and feather pillow on top that I can poke and prod to fit my needs side to side, I even sleep on my stomach sometimes with my forehead only on the pillow.
by RichCMH
Fri Oct 19, 2007 6:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed Mirage Swift Mask
Replies: 34
Views: 7880

I have a wide face and I started having leaks around the head piece sleeve also. I loosened the strap that pulls the mask to the face and tightened the over head one. It helped, but teflon tape really solved the problem! I have tape wrapped around all cylindrical parts and a strip in the groove on t...
by RichCMH
Sat Sep 29, 2007 4:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: whistly swift
Replies: 7
Views: 1370

After 5 months, my Swift II is leaking from the headgear rings / pillows clip. I using the white teflon tape an just about every part now.

It might be time for a whole new mask.

by RichCMH
Sat Aug 04, 2007 9:08 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: opposite sex and cpap
Replies: 185
Views: 25148

here's my two cents... just say...

I snore. I snore LOUDLY! However, I have this great invention that takes care of the snoring. I have to wear a mask, a bit cumbersome, but I will suffer thru it to allow you a blissful night's sleep!