Apria has been my provider since 2003. I've used Invacare Homefill oxygen cylinders while making rounds for 8 years. Got laid off cause new Security Manager didn't like that I was on oxygen full-time. So, I want Apria to swap 4 little bitty Homefill cylinders for a "JD", (M-22), size cylinder w/Inva...

I don't take it anymore, can't tell any difference in my getting/going back to sleep. Wifey eats it by the hand full. Claims she needs it to sleep. I suggested she discuss this with her PCP, but she won't. After 48 years of "Marital Bliss", whatcha gonna do?
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otrpu

+1 for BlackSpinners' first reply.
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otrpu

I feed humidified oxygen into the heated hose connector w/hose covered with what I call the sock. No overheating problems I'm aware of. ResMed will probably void my warranty for breaking their law.
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otrpu

I've been on oxygen for about five years. I can attest there's nothing neat about it. Biggest pain in the patoot I've had. I rent a ten liter unit from Apria for use when I'm more active. I purchased a used 5 liter unit for use while sleeping. It's a lot quieter and it's in the room where I sleep. I...

I have been a mouth breather most my life. Usual solution is a regular FFM. I happened upon a Hybrid FFM. Have had pretty good luck with this mask. Has nasal pillows and a much smaller mouth area to seal. Also, has a chin flap, so no chin strap is required. Might want to take a look at it. Link in m...

Hi Jake00,
Have pretty good luck using Hybrid FFM. Has nasal pillows & small area mouth seal. Also, has a chin flap, so no chin strap required. Click on link in my equip listing. Hope you find what works for you.
Cheers,
otrpu

Janknits,
Have you looked at the Innomed Hybrid FFM? For a FFM it's quite small. Has a much smaller mouth area to seal, and kit comes w/all 3 sizes nose pillows & cushions. I've been a mouth breather forever. Was quite pleased to find this solution.

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otrpu

I use an custom made upper mouthpiece to keep my few remaining lower teeth from irritating my upper gum. Only way I can accommodate mouth breathing is to use a FFM.
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otrpu

I use an custom made upper mouthpiece to keep my few remaining lower teeth from irritating my upper gum. Only way I can accommodate mouth breathing is to use a FFM.
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otrpu

I don't know how you were able to post at all without registering first. Most forums I've seen are that way.

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otrpu


Now I know!

It's still available.

otrpu

My PCP submitted Script, (w/my 2003 sleep study), for New APAP to my insurance. I received a letter saying I was approved. Letter was from Apria, stating no co-pay. A month latter I get a bill from Apria for $1700. I called my insurance, they said the bill hadn't been presented to them for payment. ...

kls278,
Take look at my smaller sized FFM. Link is in my equip listing below. Hope you find what works for you.

Cheers,
otrpu

bird dog, When I have trouble keeping seal with my regular FFM I switch to my Hybrid FFM. Kit comes with three sizes of pillows/seals. Also, has a much smaller mouth area to seal. Has a chin flap, so no chin strap is required. Might want to take look at it. Link is in my equip listing below. Hope yo...