I'm getting close to being Medicare-eligible and am trying to evaluate the multiple Medicare Part B alternatives. Do CPAP machines, masks, etc. fall under the Part B Medical Services category, "Physician, outpatient supplies, and certain preventive care"? If so, what is the current Medicare-approved...

I've used a SteriPen ultraviolet light water purifier when I had questions about water quality. I definitely would NOT use a questionable water source in my CPAP without having treated the water first.

Try a larger pillow size. The outside rim of the pillow should rest outside of your nostrils, not inside.

Wulfman wrote:I often have to chuckle when I hear the "Warnings" when they advertise these drugs (Viagra, Cialis & Levitra) on TV.
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I always assumed that the "4 hour warnings" were the drug companies' most effective form of advertising.

tomjax2 wrote: Just wondering

I saw them on cpap.com's web site. I was just wondering, too.

Inhaling mildew! That's something I never thought about. I might be better off inhaling any bacteria and viruses in the air.

Maybe that's why cpap.com suggests letting it dry if it appears wet.

Anyone use the in-line bacterial & viral filters (https://www.cpap.com/productpage/In-lin ... bipap.html)? Do you think they're worthwhile?

I'll just repeat what I posted earlier. My M Series machine (Auto with A-flex) seemed to work without any problem (and without any pressure adjustments) at altitudes as high as 13,500 feet. If it was me, assuming I could work out the battery logistics, I'd just go on the trip and enjoy myself.

Sham's response is true in the U.S. However, in London (at least, several years ago in London), we were permitted only one carry on, medical equipment included.

I've found that nasal pillows work well as long as there's some air that can get through the nasal congestion. On the other hand, if your nose is 100% congested, a full face mask may be your only alternative.

If exhalation relieve (c-flex, a-flex, epr etc.) is or may be important to you, make sure that the machine you get provides this relief when it is in auto mode. In the past, some machines only provided exhalation relief when they were operating in straight cpap mode.

Balding_Eagle wrote: Greyhound how did you power your device?

I had the appropriate plug adapter and just plugged it into an electrical outlet. No need for batteries.

I used my Respironics M Series Auto in Peru at altitudes as high as 13,500 feet and had no problems. For what it's worth, my pressure range was 12-15.

My sleep doctor has a weekly mask clinic in which a DME is available for mask testing and fitting. I tested the SleepWeaver yesterday and, even though I've had excellent experience with my Swift LT, I liked the SleepWeaver very much. I didn't experience any significant leaks while on my back or when...

Thanks for the replies. I was almost certain of the answer, but wanted to be absolutely certain.

A relative will be meeting me with her old machine, and I didn't want any last minute surprises.