I have been on CPAP for 5 years. I only sleep with the machine and take it wherever I go. I am relatively young so it is a bit odd when I meet someone new. I am now outperforming in my job as a software developer. I have a found new strengths and skills that I thought I never had: speaking in public...

Thank-you for the input. This is exactly what I was looking for.

Hi everybody, I am looking at purchasing a machine to combat my sleep apnea. I have a prescription for Autopap. Before going to the sales person, I would like to input from here. I am looking at The ResMed S8 Auto 25 and the ResMed S9 AutoSet. What's important to me is - That the noise the machine m...

I am using the Res-Med Elite2 without the bluish-transparent knob in the back that covers the filter. Somehow that part got lost. Is this dangerous?

It took me about 2 months to get accustomed to the mask and machine; And about a full year before I could notice an improvement in my quality of life. Over time, I discovered small things that helped get my numbers down: I don't use the water chamber of the machine, I only drink decaf coffee, I take...

Hi, I am writing this to give an insight of my personal experience. It's important to state that I am not a doctor nor an expert and that every experience is different. I have now been a year on CPAP and here's how it has worked out for me. I was diagnosed with Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome. It's...

Yes, I just needed a simple adapter with two round pins that fits into one hand, and just enables the plug of the machine to fit into the round holes of the wall sockets (see http://www.kropla.com/!c.htm). The CPAP machine adjusts itself to the countries voltage. The country BTW is Germany. I don't ...

Completely free in Canada. But you have to wait a few months....

Anybody know what I have to buy to make my CPAP ResMed Elite II work with the electricity plug in Europe.
It says in the back

AC 100-240V 50/60Hz, 110 V 400 HZ, 2.5 A
DC: 12V,2.5 A

Thanks in advance,
Christopher

Hello, I recently replaced the cushion of the resmed quattro mask I am using because it teared during the night. The replacement also teared yesterday, after no less than one month's use. At $ 67 a replacement, the cushion does not come cheap. I usualy get into the habit of washing the mask right be...

By the way, I do have sleep apnea or Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome to be exact and it's taken a serious toll. I too have to sleep with this hose every night. I am actually glad I have caught it this early. My father waited 30 years and he now has serious heart problems as a result, not too mentio...

Just passing on what the doctor told me. I thought it would be useful. I actually mentioned that my current job makes the implementation of these rules difficult. I won't repeat what his response was, but I will say that I had a first job interview in a long time, today...Less pay, my health is too ...

>However I do suggest you get (rent?) a recording oximeter and use it to confirm your belief that your O2 levels are OK. That's one thing I was wondering, however the sleep doctor did not think it was necessary. But I will certainly check this on my own. Not sure if I should test O2 levels with or w...

>Since you are not suffering from OSA, it would have been useful to state that right up front. As I mentioned in my original post, I suffer from a mild form of sleep apnea that does not affect my blood saturation level. The exact term is Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome and it's bad. It requires a C...

>So are you measuring your O2 at home with an oximeter? ... a one night lab study is hardly representative of your actual >condition at home each night. I am not measuring my O2. I actually had two sleep studies. Both have confirmed a healthy saturation level. >How is your blood pressure? Always pre...