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by racefan
Sat Dec 14, 2013 9:30 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Adjusting psi on a resmed S9 auto set
Replies: 11
Views: 35066

Re: Adjusting psi on a resmed S9 auto set

I don't have any way of viewing graphs.
by racefan
Fri Dec 13, 2013 7:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Adjusting psi on a resmed S9 auto set
Replies: 11
Views: 35066

Re: Adjusting psi on a resmed S9 auto set

Thanks. I want to change it because she set it at 7 & I think it's blowing a tad too much air at times in the middle of the night & giving me dry mouth. My mouth is taped so I know it's not mouth breathing & my old one was set at a min. Psi of 5.
by racefan
Fri Dec 13, 2013 6:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Adjusting psi on a resmed S9 auto set
Replies: 11
Views: 35066

Adjusting psi on a resmed S9 auto set

I got a Resmed S9 auto set a couple weeks ago(my old machine lasted 10 years & was starting to make noises) they set my pressures for me but I'd like to lower my min. psi. Can anyone help me with how to do this or do I have to take it back to my DME supplier?
by racefan
Sat May 25, 2013 8:42 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: life span of a machine
Replies: 5
Views: 1028

life span of a machine

I've had my ResMed APAP machine for nine years. I was thinking it may be time to replace it since I have met my out of pocket deductible on my health ins. & it would be covered at 100%. How long has yours lasted?
by racefan
Sun May 30, 2010 5:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How Has CPAP Changed You and Your Life?
Replies: 24
Views: 6203

Re: How Has CPAP Changed You and Your Life?

I'm a truck Driver. I've been a hose head for 5 years. It's AMAZING what it's done for my life. I had gotten so bad that I could not drive 40 miles in the morning with nodding off.Not a good thing when your driving a gasoline tanker with 11,500 gallons of gas. I stay awake & alert ALL DAY now,my blo...
by racefan
Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mask Help
Replies: 4
Views: 965

Mask Help

I'm using a nasal mask now & I'm getting a little tired of having sore nares at times.I'm a side & stomach sleeper,anyone have any input on what masks they are using for side & stomach(mostly side sleeping)?
by racefan
Fri Apr 03, 2009 8:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Full face masks & beards
Replies: 11
Views: 5219

Full face masks & beards

I'm using nasal pillows now but would like to try a full face mask.Any bearded hoseheads use a full face mask without leak issues? I don't really want to have to shave just to use a full face mask.
by racefan
Wed Apr 01, 2009 8:27 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Full Face Mask...What a Difference!!!!!!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 1955

Re: Full Face Mask...What a Difference!!!!!!!!

But do they work with a full beard? I have a beard & am looking to explore the full face mask options but I am concerned with getting a good seal.
by racefan
Sun Dec 07, 2008 7:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: pure soap
Replies: 36
Views: 11549

Re: pure soap

I use dish soap or liquid hand soap.We never use anti bacterial soap of any kind in our house due to being on a septic tank.(anti bacterial kills the good bacteria needed for the septic system to work properly)
by racefan
Sun Dec 07, 2008 4:29 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sinus Irrigators
Replies: 7
Views: 1062

Re: Sinus Irrigators

I forgot to add I was looking at some of the power models if you will.Like the Grossan HydroPulse.
by racefan
Sun Dec 07, 2008 2:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sinus Irrigators
Replies: 7
Views: 1062

Sinus Irrigators

I have been using a Neilmed bottle for rinsing my sinuses.I'm kinda looking at Sinus Irrigators.There are several brands available,does anyone have a preference as to which one they prefer? Also has anyone had any luck with getting their ENT Dr. to write a script for one?
by racefan
Sat Nov 29, 2008 9:50 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Only one telephone line into your house?
Replies: 27
Views: 4296

Re: Only one telephone line into your house?

Racefan..you may be right...I hope it will be a big help to all those like me" HI-tech challanged" ..but still want to keep up as much as I can. this allows for a simple way to take advantage of both worlds. I do hope if its disagreeable that it will just disappear but maybe helped one family. I kn...
by racefan
Tue Sep 30, 2008 7:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What's your daily ritual?
Replies: 13
Views: 1658

Re: What's your daily ritual?

Wow, I guess my ritual is super easy. AM-wake up, shut off the alarm,shut the machine off,take off my mask,get in the shower. PM-Put on breath rite strip,put on mask,turn on machine,put head on pillow,fall asleep in 20 to 30 seconds.(yes really that fast) One a week I wash my mask & hose & refill hu...
by racefan
Mon Sep 29, 2008 7:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Filter Help
Replies: 2
Views: 664

Filter Help

I just got a goodie box from my DME(new Breeze mask w/nasal pillows,6' hose & machine filters) I asked them for a allergy/hepa type filter.When the box came she wrote a note that said my machine does not have allergy/hepa filters. It's a ResMed AutoSet Spirit.Does anyone have any ideas or tips for a...