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by mamazipp
Sat Mar 12, 2022 10:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OSCAR v1.3.1 is released - January 23, 2022
Replies: 17
Views: 15162

Re: OSCAR v1.3.1 is released - January 23, 2022

I successfully downloaded the Oscar update but the reports are showing the time as pm hours. How do I change the time clock?
by mamazipp
Thu Nov 12, 2020 1:39 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OSCAR v1.2.0 is released 10/10/2020
Replies: 110
Views: 35334

Re: OSCAR v1.2.0 is released 10/10/2020

What is the procedure for updating Oscar on my IMAC.? Are there specific steps I need to take? Thanks in advance.
by mamazipp
Sat Mar 23, 2019 2:17 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: cleaning your water chamber
Replies: 28
Views: 2472

Re: cleaning your water chamber

Vinegar solution in water with a drop of fragrance free detergent, you can even skip the detergent. Get a dedicated brush ( kids paint brush fron the dollar -store will do nicely). Only use for cleaning humidifier and CPAP parts. When I worked as a neonatal nurse, we washed out teeny preemi babies’ ...
by mamazipp
Sat Mar 23, 2019 2:10 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: need roach-proof bipap cover
Replies: 53
Views: 16428

Re: need roach-proof bipap cover

I grew up with those nasty buggers. What they love is nice warm motor driven machines. They find their way in. Be very observant. You might need a special case to prevent that. I think the complete extermination by a professional company is your best bet. Remove the machine and hoses from the home w...
by mamazipp
Tue Feb 05, 2019 5:30 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How do I clean my headgear?
Replies: 17
Views: 2451

Re: How do I clean my headgear?

I hand wash my headgear with dawn scent-free detergent and about a half cup of vinegar, same as what I use to wash my hoses and humidifier. I let it soak for awhile. I lay the headgear flat to air-dry on a washcloth till night, then throw it into the dryer to finish the drying and shrinking. Smells ...
by mamazipp
Sun May 27, 2018 10:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Shingrix Vaccine - How much are you paying?
Replies: 54
Views: 15949

Re: Shingrix Vaccine - How much are you paying?

I just got the 1st shot. My insurance paid it at 100%, yea. I just wanted to say that my arm was really sore for about 3 days. I wondered if anyone else had that happen? Apparently one of the side effects of Shingrix vaccine is a very sore arm. So, not to worry. It’s an expected effect. In Canada t...