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by major4579
Mon Mar 09, 2009 10:20 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie asking for Help
Replies: 13
Views: 1157

Re: Newbie asking for Help

I've ordered a smart card reader, should be here Wed. Then I'll be able to review some numbers..
by major4579
Sun Mar 08, 2009 4:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie asking for Help
Replies: 13
Views: 1157

Re: Newbie asking for Help

Sorry to not respond more quickly - life sometimes gets in the way.. I think I may have been changing settings too quickly and not allowing my self to get used to it. Starting at 4 doesn't bother me - I feel I can breathe normally - not starved for air at all. The mask dynamics aren't the issue - I ...
by major4579
Fri Mar 06, 2009 7:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie asking for Help
Replies: 13
Views: 1157

Re: Newbie asking for Help

Thanks again... I have tried running straight CPAP - I couldn't handle that at all. I tried a range of 5-7 and that didn't help. Yes there are a lot of variables - and I feel like I don't have a good idea how to approach changing them other then guessing. My frustration is that I'm using the unit le...
by major4579
Fri Mar 06, 2009 6:30 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie asking for Help
Replies: 13
Views: 1157

Re: Newbie asking for Help

Thanks, I guess I fall into the Aflex group... And I've been pleased with my Comfortgel FF mask - I am wondering how hot it will be in the summer time though. But, back to my question (buried in my post): Is it normal for the machine to respond aggressively as it does and then take a LONG while to r...
by major4579
Fri Mar 06, 2009 6:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie asking for Help
Replies: 13
Views: 1157

Newbie asking for Help

Hi from another Newbie. I've been reading the posts and trying to figure things out myself - but I felt it's time I asked. Very brief background. My insurance does NOT cover any of this so it's all out of my pocket. I went to my initial consultation with the sleep doc and told him I'd like to avoid ...