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by photodork
Wed May 01, 2013 6:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How to remove yellowing from mask?
Replies: 6
Views: 8364

Re: How to remove yellowing from mask?

while silicon can take high heat, the plastic mask parts cannot. i would be most careful with heat, amonia bleach and other harsh cleaning agents on plastic. baking soda. white vinegar, dish soap would be the only products i would use on my quattro mask parts. yellowing is only a cosmetic aberration...
by photodork
Mon Apr 22, 2013 9:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Neti pots
Replies: 13
Views: 6900

Re: Neti pots

i keep a mason jar with boiled water filled for neti pot use. i'll use the neti pot 2x /day during allergy season or if i have a runny nose from colds/flu.
and maybe 2-3x/week the rest of the year.
ive been using one for a number of years.
by photodork
Fri Apr 19, 2013 7:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Free Quattro Mirage Cushion (large)
Replies: 4
Views: 646

Re: Free Quattro Mirage Cushion (large)

hi susie,
i take a large in the mirage quattro. can i pm you if its still available?
thanks,
greg
by photodork
Sun Apr 14, 2013 8:55 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cosmo
Replies: 52
Views: 3633

Re: Cosmo

come back cosmo!
by photodork
Sun Apr 07, 2013 3:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Did I just get ripped off? Please help
Replies: 10
Views: 1298

Re: Did I just get ripped off? Please help

im living in newfoundland and the dme here charges about that same price for an autocpap and heated humidifier when i looked for a new machine in jan2013. i asked some questions here on the forum and bought new from secondwind in the usa. i chose to have package delivered by mail. canada post only c...
by photodork
Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Facial hair length correlation to leaks?
Replies: 5
Views: 832

Re: Facial hair length correlation to leaks?

i use the mirage quattro ffm. if i go more than 3-4 days without shaving, i get noticable leakage. the mask just wont stick to my face.
yet other folks have had good results
with facial hair using this mask.
by photodork
Thu Mar 28, 2013 3:56 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: S9 Escape Auto...so upset
Replies: 59
Views: 4623

Re: S9 Escape Auto...so upset

congrts on standing up!....and on the new machine!
by photodork
Tue Mar 26, 2013 6:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What to expect during summer months?
Replies: 20
Views: 2772

Re: What to expect during summer months?

i keep an eye on the filters during pollen season. they seem to get dirty quicker as windows and doors are open more often.
by photodork
Mon Mar 25, 2013 6:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Does Medicaid and or Medicare cover a Pulse Oximeter?
Replies: 11
Views: 11584

Re: Does Medicaid and or Medicare cover a Pulse Oximeter?

2nd wind has one for $49. under accessories.
by photodork
Thu Mar 21, 2013 4:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Trying Hard Not to Commit Suicide
Replies: 132
Views: 38793

Re: Trying Hard Not to Commit Suicide

4 years ago, i found myself in a downward spiral where as my dr called it, a perfect storm of life issues. it all seemed to be massively overwhelming. money, school, family, homelife and 10 years of undiagnosed sleep issues all seemed to be closing in, ever so tight on me. when i finally made the de...
by photodork
Thu Mar 21, 2013 10:19 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: FOR SALE ResMed H5i w/ Heated hose and Trvl Bag
Replies: 23
Views: 3534

Re: FOR SALE ResMed H5i w/ Heated hose and Trvl Bag

the 2 main points ive gathered from this thread are:
1. op is an unknown seller w.snarky attitude
2. 2ndwind highly recommended and reputable dealer

i think that's it.
by photodork
Tue Mar 19, 2013 2:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: no more machine need advice please
Replies: 45
Views: 3926

Re: no more machine need advice please

wonderful news !! ty squid for such a fantastic ending!
by photodork
Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:18 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: DME Equipment Cost to Me ???
Replies: 32
Views: 2912

Re: DME Equipment Cost to Me ???

i would never purchase from a company that didnt provide pricing beforehand.
i would also contact my local better business bureau.
by photodork
Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:15 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: smartlink for intellipap
Replies: 1
Views: 391

smartlink for intellipap

so i got my new smartlink module yesterday. attached it to the cpap, had a great nights sleep, try to remove the sd card.. i realize i didn't put the card in before bed.. DOH!
haha.. i hope this isnt going to become a trend..
by photodork
Thu Mar 14, 2013 6:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResMed CPAP machine for sale
Replies: 8
Views: 2190

Re: ResMed CPAP machine for sale

the resmed escape (1 or 2) was the bottom of the barrel in that line of product. unless it was made for a Saudi king and made of solid gold, at no time was it $3400.