HELP! New Remstar Auto Report interpretation

Fifi · Post by **Fifi** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 7:25 am

Correct me here Boomer if I am mistaken here I have not tried 3 as I ( possibly mistakenly )assumed it would make me feel even more like throwing up (to put it very bluntly)??????????????

Have I got it wrong here

JL · Post by JL » Sat Jul 23, 2005 7:41 am

Fifi

CFlex provides pressure relief on exhalation and is a great option for many people but for some (me included) it negatively impacts our results. You used straight CPAP for years at 13 apparently with no problems and the pressure range you tried last night caused no problems. Since you don't "need" it you may not want to add CFlex in to the mix yet until you get your overall best pressure range set...otherwise it could end up being just one more variable to "chase" when evaluating your data.

Jim

ozij · Post by **ozij** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 7:58 am

Fifi wrote:With the integrated humidifier, it is not possible to use the additional respironics hepa anti bacterial filter that I currently use with my fisher and paykel. I have severe dust and pollen allergies and the hepa filter helps

This comes with the Remstar Auto (page 8 of the intrsuctions manual:

Filter Cap & Filters ............ The pollen filter screens out normal household dust and pollens.
The optional, ultra-fine filter is also included for more complete filtration of
very fine particles.

Am I missing something?
O.

Fifi · Post by **Fifi** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 8:17 am

Ozij, there is an additional filter that you can buy, which is clear plastic and is flying saucer shaped and fits between hose and machine.

It just gives extra filtering.
If you type in 'hepa filter' at cpap.com you will see it.

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ozij · Post by **ozij** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 9:30 am

Found it - thanks.

O.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 11:00 am

Fifi:

yes, Boomer is correct--put another way - 3 is easier to breathe out against, 2 is in the middle and 1 is the hardest to breathe against! at least that's the way i see it according to boomer and page 11 of the manual!

steve,
ufo13

Fifi · Post by **Fifi** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 12:12 pm

Thank you guest.

That is what I was afraid of. I have been used to fixed pressure c-pap for years 7 approx, although I have found it often exhausting at time to breath out against a pressure of 13, I now find it really weird on c-flex with the pressure suddenly dropping.

As the pressure drops on exhale, I get a feeling as though as if I'm falling or as though the rug has been pulled from under my feet and it makes me feel physically nauseous.

I recognisee the feeling as I get the same feeling, if I go on a boat. Even though I do keep reminding myself that i am not on a boat and it is simply the c-flex. The same c-flex that I have been so looking forward to having........ my stomach has other plans and just keeps sending my brain that 'I'm going to be sick feeling'!

I am hesitant about even trying the 3 c-flex setting at the moment!

I have not read any body else experiencing this, so I can only conclude my brain is giving me weird messages at the moment. But given time I'm determined to get over it, and at some point enjoy the benefits of c-flex just like every body else seems to, on these boards.

I will beat this somehow!

HELP! New Remstar Auto Report interpretation

Fifi....Boomer's info!