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by **stickman** on Mon Nov 02, 2009 1:45 pm

I am really curious what other people use as their primary therapy. If you use something not referenced please put it in a note

FYI- I am a new CPAP user (for now) but I am interested in something that give less 'pushback'. Just curious about everyones' experience with finding the right 'pap' for them. Cheers ;-)

by **rested gal** on Mon Nov 02, 2009 1:55 pm

I swap pretty much equally between APAP and BiPAP, depending on which one I've loaned to someone else. :lol:

by **potholerepairman** on Mon Nov 02, 2009 2:13 pm

hello,we talking machine or machine setting? Ill guess its the setting, cause of the term therapy.

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Machine: S8 AutoSet II CPAP Machine
Mask: Mirage Swift LT Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: Humidaire H4i Heated Humidifier
Software: ResScan Version 3.7 Software
Additional Comments: mirage quattro full face on stand by

by **Soldier of Troy** on Mon Nov 02, 2009 2:17 pm

APAP user here...

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Machine: S8 AutoSet II CPAP Machine

Mask: Mirage Swift LT Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear

Humidifier: Humidaire H4i Heated Humidifier

by **DJ_Boxer** on Mon Nov 02, 2009 2:19 pm

I just started this August on CPAP of 11cm on a RemStar Auto M with A-flex, and am just getting my masks down to what is better for me. I just recieved my card reader in the post and will see what my reports actually says instead of the summary that is just one page that is just like the LCD screen. I will try setting APAP and see if there is worsening than what I have or it is steady or improvement.

DJ

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Machine: M Series Auto CPAP with A-Flex
Mask: Opus 360 Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: M Series Heated Humidifier
Software: EncoreViewer v1.0 Software for Respironics M Series and REMstar Machines
Additional Comments: Other Masks: FlexiFit431

by **2flamingos** on Mon Nov 02, 2009 2:29 pm

Have had my APAP for one year (11/5). Still use the a-flex. Love it!

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Machine: M Series Auto CPAP with A-Flex
Mask: Opus 360 Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: M Series Heated Humidifier
Software: Encore Smart Card Reader - USB
Additional Comments: Encore Viewer and Encore Pro.

by **Uncle_Bob** on Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:01 pm

rested gal wrote:I swap pretty much equally between APAP and BiPAP, depending on which one I've loaned to someone else.

Not meaning to hijack this thread but i would be uncomfortable loaning my machine to someone else. Its not that i would not consider it helpful, how do you sanitize the machine once you use it on return?

Oh and I'm on APAP, with CPAP i was always getting 1 to 5 events lasting 30 to 45 secs. My APAP takes me down to 0-3 events lasting no more than 12 secs.

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Machine: S8 AutoSet II CPAP Machine
Mask: Mirage Quattro Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: Humidaire H4i Heated Humidifier
Software: ResScan Version 3.7 Software
Additional Comments: Masks : Quattro, Liberty, Hybrid, Opus 360, Nasal Aire II, FlexFit HC432 & Swift LT. Pressure 6-11cm. Titrated at 7cm.

by **rested gal** on Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:16 pm

Uncle_Bob wrote:how do you sanitize the machine once you use it on return?

I don't. I just start using the machine again, as is.

by **Uncle_Bob** on Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:23 pm

rested gal wrote:
Uncle_Bob wrote:how do you sanitize the machine once you use it on return?
I don't. I just start using the machine again, as is.

Oh i see

But you're still alive

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Machine: S8 AutoSet II CPAP Machine
Mask: Mirage Quattro Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: Humidaire H4i Heated Humidifier
Software: ResScan Version 3.7 Software
Additional Comments: Masks : Quattro, Liberty, Hybrid, Opus 360, Nasal Aire II, FlexFit HC432 & Swift LT. Pressure 6-11cm. Titrated at 7cm.

by **bearded_two** on Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:54 pm

I am very confused about the meaning of "APAP + CPAP when I need it.".

I generally use an APAP set as a CPAP and occasionally set it as an APAP to get numbers.

by **rested gal** on Mon Nov 02, 2009 8:14 pm

Uncle_Bob wrote:
rested gal wrote:
Uncle_Bob wrote:how do you sanitize the machine once you use it on return?
I don't. I just start using the machine again, as is.

Oh i see

But you're still alive

ROTFL!! Yes, I am. Very much so. :lol:

by **cv66er** on Mon Nov 02, 2009 8:29 pm

I think I saw it in here that my antique is supposed to be one of the first APAP's. I'm still using the Autoset T Sullivan I got back in the late '90s. Hopefully, it'll outlive me. I've been plugged into it for so long now, I'm not sure I could switch to one of your newfangled blowers.

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Additional Comments: Most of my gear is too old to be on the list.

by **Section1** on Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:50 am

I usually run in APAP but I do sometimes switch to CPAP or use my backup machine that is a CPAP.

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Machine: IntelliPAP AutoAdjust Travel CPAP Machine
Mask: IQ Nasal CPAP Mask with 3 Point Headgear
Humidifier: IntelliPAP Integrated Heated Humidifier
Software: SmartLink Software
Additional Comments: Pressure: 14, PAP-Cap, Pur-sleep, Cozy-Hoze, Cozy-Hoze Boss, Breeze and Comfort Gel nasal and FF as back up.

by **Autopapdude** on Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:52 am

Always use the Intellipap in Auto mode. Np logical reason for me to use it any other way, as it works well.

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by **LinkC** on Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:55 am

bearded_two wrote:I am very confused about the meaning of "APAP + CPAP when I need it.".

I generally use an APAP set as a CPAP and occasionally set it as an APAP to get numbers.

You aren't as confused as you thought! You picked the right category for yourself...

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Machine: M Series Auto CPAP with A-Flex
Mask: Hybrid Full Face CPAP Mask with Nasal Pillows and Headgear
Humidifier: REMstar Heated Humidifier
Software: Encore Pro Smart Card
Additional Comments: Encore Pro Analyzer 0.8.9

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