I am considering buying a ResMed S9 AutoSet machine and mask. I was wandering if anyone had any experiance buying from 1800CPAP.com? They seem to be cheaper than CPAP.com.

I am using a Respironics Profile Lite Nasal mask and I had to replace it after a year. Nothing wrong with the headgear but the gel cushion lost its sealing capability. Wonder what other users of this mask have experienced?

As you can see on lot of posts on this forum many people are setting their own pressures. This being said, in order to find the optimal pressure you would need a software and a data capable machine. Since you hsaven't mentioned your machine brand and model but only that its 12 years old I don't thin...

Here are the definitions as defined in my machine's user manual: APNEA = A decrease in airflow of 75% or higher for 10 seconds or greater. HYPOPNEA =>50% to 75% decrease in airflow for 10 seconds or greater . APNEA/HYPOPNEA INDEX (AHI) = apnea plus (+) HYPOPNEA/hour of sleep. AHI Scale =<5 events /h...

What are your AHI, AI and HI numbers? It looks like you are already at a relatively high pressure. In some cases too high pressure can cause you mouth leaks as well.

After doing a quick search on the net it looks like you can hardly buy the serial cable in the US. Found one source for about 90$. It can be obtained in Australia but as I have said before I believe the USB adapter or the card reader would be a better option and probably cheaper. Regarding on-line m...

If you are talking about the customized adapter that has one end connected to the machine and the other has a serial connector, I would try your DME or ResMed site. I got mine from my DME. If you are talking about a serial to USB adapter you can buy it at any computer store as Gerryk suggested or fo...

I always turn off the machine, disconnect the hose and leave mask on. Upon return, I connect the hose to mask and wait for the machine to start pumping air automatically.

I always turn off the machine, disconnect the hose and leave mask on. Upon return, I connect the hose to mask and wait for the machine to start pumping air automatically.

Wulfman,

I fully agree with your comments. However, I have bought a new laptop with Vista loaded on it and didn't want to format the hard drive and install the XP which of course can be an option. Any way, I am up and running with the ResScan 3.7.

Thanks,

DR

I would also be glad to receive the installation application for ResScan 3.7. I have the USB cable and used AutoScan 5.7 but since I switched to Windows Vista I can't use it anymore.

Thanks,

DR

Just a short update. I have switched again to the Respirinics Profile Lite Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear. I have it for a week and it seems that I have got used to it much better than the two previous ones. Hope this will be my choice for a while. Thanks to all for your great inputs. Happy Holidays.

Thanks to all for your helpful inputs. I have changed the mask to Ultra Mirage II and everything is much quieter. However, it is hard for me to get used to the new mask. I feel pressure on my upper lip and nose regardless of the adjustments I have made. I'll ask to try another mask.

I suppose its the mask but I'll know it for sure only after I try another type.

Yes. I am collecting data. However, if I can't get used to the noise in my opinion it doesn't matter if its better or not. I'll try to change the mask type and see if it has any effect on the noise level.