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by gagging
Wed May 27, 2009 9:58 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Respironics - using 18 months..what now?
Replies: 4
Views: 973

Re: Respironics - using 18 months..what now?

Thanks for the reply. You are correct - my machine is: Respironics m-series Remstar Auto A-flex. I was not aware that the data card can provide so much useful information to my doctor. the little screen only seems to provide an average of the prior nights pressure. I think i am at a point where when...
by gagging
Tue May 26, 2009 10:13 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Respironics - using 18 months..what now?
Replies: 4
Views: 973

Respironics - using 18 months..what now?

I have been using the Respironics M-series Pro with Swift 2 nasal pillows for 18 months now (since my sleep study). Its set on Auto from 4-12. The insurance company has not asked for "data" or contacted me in a year, and my doctor has not either. So im using it every night and have "forgotten" about...
by gagging
Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:44 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: newbie - almost at the 4 week mark
Replies: 25
Views: 3116

The ResMed s8 elite is out of stock. So until it comes in they gave me a (Respironics m-series Remstar Auto A-flex). It will tell me if there is leakage. They told me I won't know by looking at the machine if there is leakage, but when i send the data card in, they will see it. It wont tell me/them ...
by gagging
Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: newbie - almost at the 4 week mark
Replies: 25
Views: 3116

Hi, Just thought id update since i had my second appt today since being given my CPAP machine 5 weeks ago. I told the Dr/tech about my concerns about air leakage. They reiterrated their contention that im not really losing much air through my mouth. They asked if im feeling better (which i relied th...
by gagging
Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: newbie - almost at the 4 week mark
Replies: 25
Views: 3116

Thanks for your replies. I turned the machine over and realise its a HC234. I spoke to the technician today and he said i should bring my machine in and he can set an alarm to go off if there is air leakage. He also said that when the nasal pillows are on - i "think" im mouth breathing because i am ...
by gagging
Tue Jan 01, 2008 4:30 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: newbie - almost at the 4 week mark
Replies: 25
Views: 3116

newbie - almost at the 4 week mark

Hi, Newbie here, approaching my 4th week of usage. I am using CPAP SleepStyle 200 machine with a Mirage Swift2 nasal pillow mask. I have my first follow up with the doctor this week. The good so far is that im ok with seal, fit, leakage, and humidification. I do feel better than i did before CPAP. B...
by gagging
Tue Dec 11, 2007 10:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Another Newbie joins the club - questions below
Replies: 4
Views: 902

Another Newbie joins the club - questions below

Hi I just received my CPAP SleepStyle 200 machine with a Mirage Swift2 nasal pillow mask. Its set to pressure of 10. I read with fascination that some of you...actually were excited to get your CPAP and couldnt wait to use it. Ive beeen dreading this day, and am depressed about the prospect of using...