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by georgep
Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Phillips / Philips Respironics recent recall notice discussion thread
Replies: 1268
Views: 1403706

Re: Sticky: Phillips Respironics recent recall notice discussion thread

colomom wrote:
Sat Jun 26, 2021 9:09 pm
Does anyone have recommendations on good places to order machines from in the US? I’ve been looking online, but some of the websites look a bit shady and it looks like most of the ResMeds seem to be backordered for a few months.
I've had good luck with CPAP.com
by georgep
Sat Jun 26, 2021 6:46 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Phillips / Philips Respironics recent recall notice discussion thread
Replies: 1268
Views: 1403706

Re: Sticky: Phillips Respironics recent recall notice discussion thread

I got my System One in February of 2016 and it's in the recall. Philips says it will take "some time" to replace. They are saying to stop using the machine. I'm not sure what they expect us to do. I hardly sleep at all without it.
by georgep
Fri Nov 11, 2005 12:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: picking new CPAP: ideas
Replies: 5
Views: 1804

I just saw a good discussion of batteries for CPAP on this forum under the topic: Uninterruptible Power Supply for CPAP

by georgep
Fri Nov 11, 2005 12:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Looking for suggestions and advice
Replies: 3
Views: 1707

Looking for suggestions and advice

For a full-face mask try the Fisher and Paykel FlexiFit HC431. The respiratory therapist at cpap.com recommended it to me because it comes with 3 different cushion sizes so you have a good chance of a decent fit. So far it works great. _________________ CPAPopedia Keywords Contained In This Post (Cl...
by georgep
Fri Nov 11, 2005 12:02 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: picking new CPAP: ideas
Replies: 5
Views: 1804

Picking out a CPAP machine and battery

My insurance paid for the sleep study 100%, but paid nothing for the machine. I also bought a Puritan Bennet 420E with the heated humidifier. I did a lot of searches, but could only find charts that compared features. I also wanted 12 volt capability, but I was mainly interested in how quiet the mac...
by georgep
Fri Nov 11, 2005 11:48 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: pb 420E users data advice needed (HELP) !!
Replies: 12
Views: 2902

Afrin

Hi John M I wouldn't recommend using Afrin on a long-term basis. The instructions say not to use it more than 3 days. For me, if I use it for more than 4 days it starts loosing effectiveness. On the 5th day it's pretty much useless. Then when I stop using it I get a hell of a rebound and am complete...