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by dankc
Sun Apr 07, 2024 1:30 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: resmed 9 air blowing smells like cedar
Replies: 4
Views: 1938

Re: resmed 9 air blowing smells like cedar

it has low hours. i got it many years ago but barely used it as i wasn't compliant. i did try to use the humidifier for the first time recently. i had used it probably 200 hours total without humidifier, and used humidifier for a few nights. i stopped using the machine (i use an 11 in a different be...
by dankc
Sun Apr 07, 2024 1:26 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed 11 humidity pot runs out of water
Replies: 31
Views: 20531

Re: Resmed 11 humidity pot runs out of water

i have same problem. it's frustrating. 8 hours can empty it the tank. i replaced my first reservoir with a second and it is slightly better
by dankc
Fri Apr 05, 2024 11:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: resmed 9 air blowing smells like cedar
Replies: 4
Views: 1938

resmed 9 air blowing smells like cedar

Anyone have any idea on this one? what could cause this smell of air blown out? thanks
by dankc
Mon Oct 09, 2023 2:30 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: can a cpap machine be used to indicate sleep apnea?
Replies: 7
Views: 1882

can a cpap machine be used to indicate sleep apnea?

a family member of mine is wondering whether they have sleep apnea.

costs for a sleep test would be prohibitive.

if they used my cpap machine for a night, could the results show whether they have sleep apnea or not? thanks
by dankc
Thu Jun 01, 2023 9:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: inexperience - not sure what is happening - air escaping mask
Replies: 7
Views: 1350

Re: inexperience - not sure what is happening - air escaping mask

i didn't know about mask liners. thank you. seems like a no brainer to try. i wanted to circle back and say that the "mask fit" feature solved my issue. it was leaking when i did that test, so i was able to adjust it. it's better now. still leaks when i move and flip flop during the night, but i thi...
by dankc
Tue May 30, 2023 7:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: inexperience - not sure what is happening - air escaping mask
Replies: 7
Views: 1350

Re: inexperience - not sure what is happening - air escaping mask

i'm using resmed autoset 9. i do have it set to ramp, and i set it to 14 maximum. it would be great if it was as simple as me laying on the hose. i sleep on my side but turn one side to the other a lot. mask is already snug...it would be a bummer if the problem is my auto machine is calling for so m...
by dankc
Tue May 30, 2023 2:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: inexperience - not sure what is happening - air escaping mask
Replies: 7
Views: 1350

inexperience - not sure what is happening - air escaping mask

Hi there. Newer user. I have tried pillows, nose, and liked the feel of FF best so have stuck with it. when i go to sleep, all is good. not even the slightest hint of air escaping. all is calm and peaceful. but sometime during the night, it's like a dike that keeps springing leaks. i cant stop it. o...
by dankc
Mon May 01, 2023 2:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: can i get dr. to order resmed for me
Replies: 9
Views: 2823

Re: can i get dr. to order resmed for me

I got around to making a couple calls today. Called my insurance asking them for a cost for a particular machine, and they said i have to go to DME for that. I called one, Apria, who told me i have to go to my insurance for that. Figures. My insurer said the following DME are in network. Any recomme...
by dankc
Tue Apr 25, 2023 12:19 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: can i get dr. to order resmed for me
Replies: 9
Views: 2823

Re: can i get dr. to order resmed for me

Thanks to everyone. I will proceed as you guided me. Will let you know
by dankc
Sun Apr 23, 2023 9:14 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: can i get dr. to order resmed for me
Replies: 9
Views: 2823

can i get dr. to order resmed for me

i have one of the major insurers, nothing great, through work. my doctor said he is "ordering me" a unit. i told him to hold off. i wanted to first ask here for tips on how i will be able to get a resmed. i took a look at some posts and learned about renting? can they force you to rent, or will it b...
by dankc
Wed Mar 13, 2019 7:27 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: slight chest soreness/shallow breathing (w/sleepyhead)
Replies: 9
Views: 507

Re: slight chest soreness/shallow breathing (w/sleepyhead)

can someone offer a suggestion on my charts, or if i should consider to change a setting?
by dankc
Mon Mar 11, 2019 8:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: slight chest soreness/shallow breathing (w/sleepyhead)
Replies: 9
Views: 507

Re: slight chest soreness/shallow breathing (w/sleepyhead)

i don't know why i'm on 4cm. should i be on something else? i sleep on my side mostly.
by dankc
Mon Mar 11, 2019 6:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: slight chest soreness/shallow breathing (w/sleepyhead)
Replies: 9
Views: 507

Re: slight chest soreness/shallow breathing (w/sleepyhead)

I've placed 3 days worth of charts. Most days i'm AHI somewhere in 2-3 range, but have outlier under 1 and over 4. thanks
by dankc
Mon Mar 11, 2019 4:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: slight chest soreness/shallow breathing (w/sleepyhead)
Replies: 9
Views: 507

slight chest soreness/shallow breathing (w/sleepyhead)

anyone ever have these symptoms? i've struggled to get used to the cpap. i wake up in middle of night, with slight chest soreness and shallow breathing, and discontinue use. it takes some time (hour or two?) for chest soreness and breathing to return to normal relaxed rate. not sure as i go back to ...
by dankc
Thu Feb 28, 2019 8:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: switching insurance - can you get replacement faster?
Replies: 3
Views: 272

switching insurance - can you get replacement faster?

my old insurance i believe said i was eligible for a second/replacement machine after 5 years. my employer just changed insurers, after being about 4 years in with my original unit. for those who checked this type of situation themselves, should i be eligible now since it is a new insurer? whether i...