... Have you tried raising the Maximum pressure ceiling from current 9.0 cm? I would increase it to at least 15 cm even with those 2 centrals present. But what I do see is AV or snoring continuing, so I would allow the machine to increase on up and take care of those, right now it looks like they a...

IF there was anyone that ever needed their IFL1 box unchecked it's you. And if those runs didn't settle down I'd uncheck IFL2 as well. You don't really have any apnea showing up in that report above, only a few Hypopnea, you have a couple CA's on line 2 BUT those are probably caused by all the FL r...

... Have you tried raising the Maximum pressure ceiling from current 9.0 cm? I would increase it to at least 15 cm even with those 2 centrals present. But what I do see is AV or snoring continuing, so I would allow the machine to increase on up and take care of those, right now it looks like they a...

I just came across this thread and I'm somehow relieved I'm not the only one with lots of runs. When I started therapy using a 420E more than a year ago I noticed both the unusual high number of runs and the high percentage in flow limited cycle. At the time I had been searching the forums, but to n...

I had surgery 2 weeks ago (June 12). Prior to that I did my own research and I decided to which doctor I should go. I opted for a private clinic that had equipment and experience in radiofrequency turbinate reduction. At the time I hoped that only turbinate reduction might be enough. First visit to ...

I started with a FlexiFit 405 for which my local DME charged me a small fortune (about $250). The mask leaked all the time and I had to tie the headgear really tight (marks on the face were almost permanent). When I bought the machine from cpap.com I also bought a ComfortGel. I bought and tried othe...

I would also suggest an extension cord. Getting the APAP to the PC is not so nice (unplug, be careful with the water left in the humidifier ) and you might get bored. I only did it for a few days, until I drilled the wall between the b-room and the room the PC was located. Take care about the extens...

ln 1 means large leak. I get this message when I turn the machine on without putting the mask. For the settings I would suggest you to lower the maximum pressure to titration pressure +1. Also turn off IFL1 and see the result. If you have the software you can monitor the activity very well. There ar...

Mine has an inhale/exhale sound as well. Had it from the beginning. Now it seems quieter (or I'm getting accustomed to it). It has been reported by others.

Peterau wrote:... I used a small zip tie on the coupling on the humidifier side to stop it from leaking...

Mine was leaking too. Good machine, cheap coupling. I used a hose clamp on the humidifier end.

Adrian

Moi aussi je parle Francais (mieux que j'ecris).

Adrian

Thank you very much for the replies. Snoredog, could I ask you some questions: 1. Why do you keep the upper pressure so high (16) when the APAP barely reaches 7? Is the pressure graph real, as mine is much more linear (if an event happens it goes to maximum stays there for some long time, goes down ...

It seems (almost) everybody has Remstar machines that show a figure for AHI. As the Silverlining software for PB 420 E only gives separate indexes, how should one calculate AHI to be comparable with Encore figures ? Do I only add indexes for Apneas and Hypopneas or should I also add (indexes of) Apn...

I have a ComfortCurve but of course I wouldn't use it for some time after the operation.
However, would the Comfort Gel be OK? It is quite large (size L).

Adrian

I follow this forum for some time now, and I want to thank you all for the invaluable input for choosing equipment, buying it (cpap.com was about 4 times cheaper than home price) and most of all for the support on overcoming initial issues of cpap treatment. With the distant help of every member tha...