Type of Machine

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Type of Machine

Post by mwpampchef » Fri Aug 18, 2017 10:39 am

Other than seeing everyone's signature line, how do I check out what people use for machines? I am in need of one and am looking online, but don't know what the most popular is! My dr. recommended an automatic pressure with humidifier. Other than that, I have no guidelines- is there somewhere on here where people post what machines they like? Thanks for your help for a newbie....

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Re: Type of Machine

Post by chunkyfrog » Fri Aug 18, 2017 11:02 am

Click on the machine in anyone's signature, which will send you to the product page on cpap.com.
The two top machines are Airsense 10 Autoset by ResMed, and the Dreamstation Auto by Respironics.
Plug those two into the comparison feature, and read away.

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Re: Type of Machine

Post by ChicagoGranny » Fri Aug 18, 2017 11:11 am

mwpampchef wrote:how do I check out what people use for machines?
Here are two of the most popular machines:

1) https://www.cpap.com/productpage/resmed ... idair.html --- or ----https://www.cpap.com/productpage/resmed ... idair.html

2) https://www.cpap.com/productpage/pr-dre ... chine.html

What is your diagnosis? What are your prescribed pressure settings?

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Re: Type of Machine

Post by mwpampchef » Fri Aug 18, 2017 12:20 pm

thank you- I am still waiting for the prescription- I have "mild" apnea. I had a machine and a mask from a medical provider, but, because my deductible is so high and I am paying out of pocket, they gave me a really cheap machine that my dr. cannot even read the sd card from, and the mask I got from them made me uncomfortable. I ordered another mask ( the one with nasal pillows so it's not covering my nose and mouth) but decided to just get a new machine so I won't have to keep paying "rental fees" on a machine that my dr. can't work with. I will be paying out of pocket, in full, for the new machine, so budget is an issue as well...

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Re: Type of Machine

Post by ChicagoGranny » Fri Aug 18, 2017 12:33 pm

mwpampchef wrote:I will be paying out of pocket, in full, for the new machine, so budget is an issue as well...
Forum members can help you find an excellent machine at a reduced price. Let us know what your prescription says when you get it.

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Re: Type of Machine

Post by mwpampchef » Fri Aug 18, 2017 2:44 pm

What type of numbers should I be asking my dr for when shopping for a machine? Pressure settings, I think, what else?

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Re: Type of Machine

Post by ChicagoGranny » Fri Aug 18, 2017 3:06 pm

mwpampchef wrote:What type of numbers should I be asking my dr for when shopping for a machine? Pressure settings, I think, what else?
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