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by Strafer
Tue Aug 10, 2010 4:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP fails while on vacation -- on a weekend
Replies: 7
Views: 1463

Re: CPAP fails while on vacation -- on a weekend

Thanks for the replies (some of which were on the obnoxious side -- I really don't need any help kicking myself). After about five phone calls I found a VERY nice place in Paso Robles, Calif., where the resp. therapist said, "come and get it, $25 a week." (she did ask for the Rx, which I had via e-m...
by Strafer
Sun Aug 08, 2010 6:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP fails while on vacation -- on a weekend
Replies: 7
Views: 1463

Re: CPAP fails while on vacation -- on a weekend

Cargo hold. I HATE carrying on baggage, and don't like dragging a CPAP through security. I know, I know, don't say it. But, for two machines that lasted for years and years to fail ON A WEEKEND on two occasions years apart ... And I have flown with this CPAP in cargo holds at least 25 times. Same wi...
by Strafer
Sun Aug 08, 2010 6:37 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP fails while on vacation -- on a weekend
Replies: 7
Views: 1463

CPAP fails while on vacation -- on a weekend

This is the second time while visiting my mother in Calif (I live in New Orleans) that my CPAP machine has failed on a weekend! UNBELIEVABLE! I knew this machine was reaching the end of its life, and three legs of flight in the baggage compartment of various jets probably didn't help it, but CAN I ...
by Strafer
Mon Mar 14, 2005 6:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: "Comfort" Gel breakage, cheap chin straps, and dry
Replies: 3
Views: 1605

Appreciate the response on the comfort gel

Mine has broken twice, once on the the head gear connector tab, and one on the forehead brace adjustment tabs. Just real cheap plastic breakage, no abnormal wear and tear, just crumbling. Interesting that the CG does not bother the bridge of your nose as I've got a permanent red mark right no mine. ...
by Strafer
Fri Mar 11, 2005 6:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: "Comfort" Gel breakage, cheap chin straps, and dry
Replies: 3
Views: 1605

"Comfort" Gel breakage, cheap chin straps, and dry

My first mask left gouges on my forehead so I used toilet paper to pad the forehead piece for a few months; then the thing broke and I got a top of the line comfort gel. It was better on the forehead but then after a few weeks once of the headgear brackets broke off (under no strain). I ended up tyi...