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- Wed Oct 11, 2017 10:50 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: The Perfect Interface (Mask)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 501
The Perfect Interface (Mask)
The perfect mask has alluded me for many years. I taught that I was close several times. Most recently the ResMed AirFit N10 was really really good but I find that ResMed out did themselves with the N20. Very nearly didn't try it, but glad I did.
- Mon Sep 12, 2011 3:08 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Distilled Water
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5900
Re: Distilled Water
Used distilled water for over ten years. About six years ago I shifted to using softened water. Some solids collect in the humidifier tank but doesn't stick.
- Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:06 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Do You Dump Out Your Distilled Water Daily?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4766
Re: Do You Dump Out Your Distilled Water Daily?
When I was using distilled water I dumped, cleaned and dried the water chamber about once a quarter (three months). That was my first ten years of therapy. For the past four years I've followed the same routine with soft water. Now there is an accumulation of minerals and stuff but it doesn't stick ...
- Tue Nov 23, 2010 9:10 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: new pillow idea (side sleeper)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1733
Re: new pillow idea (side sleeper)
I am a side sleeper, primarily and have used a buckwheat husk pillow for over ten years. Mine is warm in winter and cool in summer, seems strange but it's true. Another "hard to believe", it is easy to shape and holds the shape fairly well. On the minus side: some people will find these pillows too ...
- Sat Sep 18, 2010 2:04 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Waiting for new IntelliPAP. Peogramming ?'s
- Replies: 5
- Views: 926
Re: Waiting for new IntelliPAP. Peogramming ?'s
There may be some confusion on my part (that is often the case). I suspect that you may be looking for the Set-Up instructions and maybe not the monitoring program/ Smart Link system. 1. Plug in the machine. (do NOT turn it on yet) 2. press and hold down the DOWN and DELAY buttons 3. press the on/of...
- Wed Sep 08, 2010 1:55 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Mask why don't they make one for me
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1732
Re: Mask why don't they make one for me
If you are looking for a small mask, you might consider two SleepNet masks, i.e. the IQ or the MiniMe, they both worked well for me. However I had NO success with their Phantom mask.
http://www.sleep-net.com/
http://www.sleep-net.com/
- Mon Aug 09, 2010 2:14 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: That sorry PR System1 bag: any ideas?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3380
Re: That sorry PR System1 bag: any ideas?
I have an extra Resparonics bag that I will give to you, so! if you are ever in the Mtn. Home area get in touch (870) 425 5865.
- Sun May 23, 2010 7:32 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: LT Activa vs. Old style Activa?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1082
Re: LT Activa vs. Old style Activa?
For me, the major improvement is that the LT has the hose swivel located on the mask frame instead of at the end of an auxiliary tube. However, this arrangement can affect leaking, unless you use a cuffless hose. The traditional hose with the heavy end cuff tends to skew the mask frame and increase ...
- Fri May 21, 2010 3:36 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Sleep Apnea Patient Killed by Colonoscopy
- Replies: 39
- Views: 13358
Re: Sleep Apnea Patient Killed by Colonoscopy
It in not necessary to be put under during a colonoscopy.
All I felt was a little pressure, it wasn't even uncomfortable.
All I felt was a little pressure, it wasn't even uncomfortable.
- Sun Apr 25, 2010 4:04 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newbie Needs Advice...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3931
Re: Newbie Needs Advice...
Regarding your humidification: If you can't get enough humidity with an in room humidifier, then you might try to get a pass-over humidifier that has the largest surface area. The largest one that I know of is a Resparinics that has roughly a square foot of surface area. https://www.cpap.com/product...
- Tue Dec 08, 2009 4:43 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: ResMed Mirage Activa LT -vs- Mirage SoftGel Result
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4320
Re: ResMed Mirage Activa LT -vs- Mirage SoftGel Result
You might consider using a cuffless hose, takes the bulk and wieght of the hose end cuff out of the equasion.
Respironics part # 532316
Some call them: Quest Stule: TSB-6Q, also SBT-LW6
Respironics part # 532316
Some call them: Quest Stule: TSB-6Q, also SBT-LW6
- Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:52 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Got new ResMed VPAP AdaptSV unit and mask ...
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6438
Re:Clinician's Manual
As far as I know every machine has a user's and a clinician's manual packed with it when it leaves the factory. Did someone remove your clinition's manual before the machine was turned over to you? Why not ask the DME to hand over the clinician's manual, they most likely have a pile of them!
- Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:07 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Specialty Pillows??
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2395
Re: Specialty Pillows??
I never used a pillow until I started with the hose. Tried several pillows and settled on the Buckwheat Hull several years ago. Somehow, it is cool in the summer and warm in the winter?? It's easy to shape but holds the shape well?? It is noisy but I adapted to it after a few nights, don't even noti...
- Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:31 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Looking for IntelliPap CPAP Users
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7409
Re: Looking for IntelliPap CPAP Users
"Dittos +"
- Tue Oct 13, 2009 11:38 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: New Mask Suggestions for Stomach Sleeper
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11010
Re: New Mask Suggestions for Stomach Sleeper
In my opinion the Active Cell technology is NOT a sales gimmick. Have used the Mirage Activa since it first came out. Early on I modifies two of them by installing the swivels onto the elbows. Another improvement was using a cuffless hose in place of the inlet tube assembly. My reasoning is that the...