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by Gryphon
Fri Dec 31, 2021 2:42 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Help with New airsense 11 autoset humidification with heated tube in cold room
Replies: 8
Views: 4159

Re: Help with New airsense 11 autoset humidification with heated tube in cold room

I've been told by several DME reps that when I got a heated hose I could throw out my hose covers, like they were a bad thing or something. I've kept mine because I made them all, and love them and they help make my machine a little less "Medical" because they cover up the hose. When it comes to hav...
by Gryphon
Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:46 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Recall with sevear apena. Fear of sleeping
Replies: 16
Views: 1491

Re: Recall with sevear apena. Fear of sleeping

Many years ago I had a Respironics model CPAP, but I had to get my own S9 and have never looked back since, I got a AirSense 10 auto when I got a new doctor, the breathing algorithm of the ResMed felt so much better to me, even the older S9. It really became a problem when I had to have a token foll...
by Gryphon
Mon Mar 23, 2020 5:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Smartwater substitute during covid-19
Replies: 53
Views: 4651

Re: Smartwater substitute during covid-19

My thing with tap water, is it's all good so long as it's ok to drink. The only down side, is some "Tap water" can be rather stinky when you put it in a humidifier, but that's not going to hurt you really. I've stayed at a friends place that used city water and it smelled like dirt. Tasted ok, litle...
by Gryphon
Mon Mar 23, 2020 5:02 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP use causes major sinus problems
Replies: 53
Views: 13646

Re: CPAP use causes major sinus problems

http://www.h2o2.com/files/PeroxyChem_50_SDS.PDF 50% hydrogen peroxide is considered hazardous, to the point were you should only use it out doors, shouldn't breath any mist or vapor or spray, let alone stick a solution with it as an ingredient up your nose... I'm guessing you meant the 3% solution y...
by Gryphon
Mon Dec 30, 2019 2:02 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dent in my head from the straps
Replies: 25
Views: 41531

Re: Dent in my head from the straps

If it's not too warn, I usually wear a stocking cap to bed each night, I pull it down in the back to keep the head gear from rubbing into the back of my neck and causing ingrown hairs. Find a comfortable soft cap you can wear to bed and try your mask on, make sure to loosen up your head gear to acco...
by Gryphon
Tue Dec 17, 2019 1:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: FAQ thread..work in progress...need some input
Replies: 75
Views: 50582

Re: FAQ thread..work in progress...need some input

I guess asking about turning your CPAP into a modified hooka might involve a longer answer then weather you should put oils in your cpap water. LOL

I'm just being silly with the follow up. :D
by Gryphon
Tue Dec 17, 2019 1:37 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Lifting the hose up
Replies: 22
Views: 2567

Re: Lifting the hose up

I'm like the person who "Snuggles" up to the hose... Get a hose cover, something fleecy and soft and just make sure the end that goes to your machine is secured so you can't yank the machine off your night stand into the floor if something crazy happens like you have a bad dream or fall out of bed. ...
by Gryphon
Tue Dec 17, 2019 1:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New user, is machine insurance worth it?
Replies: 41
Views: 2307

Re: New user, is machine insurance worth it?

I may be 100% wrong, and based on my assumptions in for a big big surprise if I'm assuming this is true. "This is based on if your covered by insurance and not paying out of pocket." If your being medically treated for a condition, and the device to treat that condition that your insurance payed for...
by Gryphon
Tue Dec 17, 2019 1:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed Quattro question
Replies: 8
Views: 550

Re: Resmed Quattro question

Thanks for the baking soda boiling trick. I remembered that was possible but forgot to mention it when talking about spare parts. The quattro was my mask for almost 8 years but, I've since moved onto the AirFit. I've got some old quattro mask seals that are literally amber in color. I'll see if I ca...
by Gryphon
Tue Dec 17, 2019 12:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: FAQ thread..work in progress...need some input
Replies: 75
Views: 50582

Re: FAQ thread..work in progress...need some input

Like is it ok to put essential oils in my water chamber to make my CPAP air smell nice?


"I wouldn't do that" if you must, try a cotton ball with a drop or two, placed out side the machine near the air intake.
by Gryphon
Tue Dec 17, 2019 12:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed Quattro question
Replies: 8
Views: 550

Re: Resmed Quattro question

one other thing too... if it's something you use for your CPAP, and it's made of some sort of hard plastic, hang on to it, unless you're over run with extras. The only thing that honestly wears out with our supplies is headgear and mask seals... everything else is usually still good even if it gets ...
by Gryphon
Tue Dec 17, 2019 10:29 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: FAQ thread..work in progress...need some input
Replies: 75
Views: 50582

Re: FAQ thread..work in progress...need some input

Some of the things I've talked about a few times.. or seen. 1. The cleaning issue, how often, how much, why, how? A lot of the responses I've seen hinge on the experience of the responder rather then being more generic and reminding the OP that they need to look around and take some time to see what...
by Gryphon
Tue Dec 17, 2019 8:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed Quattro question
Replies: 8
Views: 550

Re: Resmed Quattro question

Back when I used to use the Quattro all the time as my main mask... exactly because of the lack of gaskets around moving parts like the quick disconnect and elbow there was always an issue with air leaking from those places... not so much to compromise therapy in anyway but in a way that would make ...
by Gryphon
Tue Nov 26, 2019 2:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sunosi - New Treatment for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness due to OSA
Replies: 24
Views: 2349

Re: Sunosi - New Treatment for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness due to OSA

I'm seeing this as a type of drug that helps with the heavy hitting lethargic lack of energy going to fall asleep on my feet feeling, even when OSA was being well treated. I've always had narcoleptic like symptoms even after treating my OSA, they got a whole lot better after treatment but they're st...
by Gryphon
Fri Nov 22, 2019 2:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dent in my head from the straps
Replies: 25
Views: 41531

Re: Dent in my head from the straps

I started wearing a little head band like you use for skiing to keep your ears warm, to keep the head gear from digging into the back of my neck... that may be an option as well. Anything you can sleep comfortably with that you have right now can be improvised to provide some relief. Your just looki...