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by KRomeo
Sun May 31, 2009 10:24 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I need a humidifier(?), should I get a new cpap machine too?
Replies: 3
Views: 1209

Re: I need a humidifier(?), should I get a new cpap machine too?

I think that there are a few things you need to consider. 1) Exactly how old is your cpap. Iam not sure how much longer you could buy a cpap to go with the integrated humidifier that you picture as the M series is out and they do not work together. If your machine dies tomorrow you have a brand new...
by KRomeo
Sun May 31, 2009 9:46 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I need a humidifier(?), should I get a new cpap machine too?
Replies: 3
Views: 1209

I need a humidifier(?), should I get a new cpap machine too?

I have a remstar cpap, so I think i need: https://www.cpap.com/productpage/respironics-remstar-heated-humidifier.html. So, my question is, I've had the remstar for a few years. Should I just buy that out of pocket (Flex spending/Insurance) or can I have my insurance just pay for a new machine and hu...
by KRomeo
Sat Nov 26, 2005 10:57 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I went for the "pressure setting" test last night.
Replies: 7
Views: 2094

I went for the "pressure setting" test last night.

last night wasnt terrible. They used a Mirage Swift Nasal Pillows System with a resmed CPAP machine. I think i would do better without the electrodes on my head I was there for 6 hours and only woke up once for about an hour. They had tv so thats cool. My hardest thing was not breathing through my m...
by KRomeo
Fri Nov 25, 2005 6:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Do any CPAP machines use Pall Filters?
Replies: 0
Views: 1290

Do any CPAP machines use Pall Filters?

I know Pall leads the way in filtration. Do any machines use there filtration devices?
by KRomeo
Fri Nov 25, 2005 5:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How does insurance handle CPAPs? Selection? Help!
Replies: 7
Views: 2000

[quote="Ramona"]They're probably just going to set your pressure during your second sleep study. When your doctor gets the results, he will write a prescription for your machine. Between now and then, do your research, so when you see him, you can talk to him about machines and masks and not feel so...
by KRomeo
Fri Nov 25, 2005 4:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How does insurance handle CPAPs? Selection? Help!
Replies: 7
Views: 2000

How does insurance handle CPAPs? Selection? Help!

Hi everyone, this is my first post. I was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea last week and was told that i stop breathing 100 times per hour. The doctor said it was rather significant. I am going tonight for another overnight study to get fitted for a cpap machine. My question is, how do I go about obtainin...