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- Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:58 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: nasal irritation from pillow masks
- Replies: 2
- Views: 859
nasal irritation from pillow masks
I have noticed the topic appearing on this forum and this is the solution that works for me. Before sleep apply a small amount of Bacitracin Ointment to a cotton tipped applicator. Coat the inside of the nostrils thoroughly and to any irritated surfaces. Gently inhale and if you feel ANY resistance,...
- Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:21 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: DME VS Doctor
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1692
DME VS DOC
Having owned a DME business and retired this year I recall the primary roll of the DME supplier is to fill the Dr,s RX. If there is a question about the equipment, talk to the Dr. Don't infer that the prescriber does not know what he or she is doing.
- Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:15 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: encore viewer software version1.0 (new?)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 864
encore viewer software version1.0 (new?)
I made the plunge and purchased Encore Viewer Software. I called Respironics and was told there was only one software. Not! The software consists of a program and drivers for the reader. It's simple to install, you can print your results. The card does not erase after reading but continues until ful...
- Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:06 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: c-pap protection
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1125
CASE FOR BIPAP
I use the smallest wheeled carrier I can find. I check it in with my luggage and label it MEDICAL EQUIPMENT. This does not count for your luggage weight limit
- Fri Oct 26, 2007 3:05 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: A PILLOW FOR MY HEAD
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3766
I HAVE BEEN USING A 10 INCH BED WEDGE FOR 2 MONTHS. I WAS ALSO A SIDE SLEEPER BUT FOUND THIS WEDGE VERY COMFORTABLE AND HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SLEEP ON MY BACK FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE. WEDGES CAN BE PURCHASED AT A DME STORE OR WALMART. THEY CAN BE FOLDED AND CHECKED THROUGH BAGGAGE AS "MEDICAL EQUI...
- Thu Oct 25, 2007 7:11 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Can't find any detailed AHI, AI & HI data from Bipap S/T
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6469
DATA FROM BIPAP S/T
AFTER READING YOUR POST I SPOKE TO MY PHYSICIAN, AND HE TOLD ME THAT THE CARD WILL ONLY PRODUCE COMPLIANCE DATA. NO EVENT LOG
- Wed Oct 24, 2007 2:19 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Encore Pro Software
- Replies: 1
- Views: 942
Encore Pro Software
I am a new user of S/T Bipap and am considering the purchase of the Respironics package,software, reader,smart card. I have read different views on this subject, with some claiming only compliance data is available, while others claim "event" tracking can be recorded. Help! _________________ CPAPope...