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by sheldons65
Sun Feb 10, 2019 1:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Time to get some new ones :)
Replies: 1
Views: 284

Time to get some new ones :)

Hope ya'll are doing well. Realized my machines are almost 10 years old...wow! They are REMstar Auto M Series, one of which I used for travel. Was thinking of getting the Dreamstation with humidifier and the Dreamstation Go for travel. They seem good and I've had success with Respironics. Reviews ap...
by sheldons65
Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Using CPAP At An Altitude of 12,500'
Replies: 65
Views: 12685

Re: Using CPAP At An Altitude of 12,500'

Hello All, I am at 14 cms of water on my machine. 14 cms of water is the same here in Texas as it is at 12,500 ft in the Andes. No need to change my machine. The machine has to work a bit harder to produce a higher volume of air is all. I have not checked my AHI in awhile at high alt but everything ...
by sheldons65
Wed Aug 24, 2011 8:55 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone use CPAP on an oversea trip?
Replies: 8
Views: 5379

Re: Anyone use CPAP on an oversea trip?

Travel all over the world and never a problem with airlines, security, or customs. Thankfully. No need to bring a power adpapter but you will need a European plug adapter. Might get one of those multi versions if you plan on traveling. Also get one of those simple white or brown extension cords abou...
by sheldons65
Sun Jul 17, 2011 4:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: High Altitude CPAP Use
Replies: 2
Views: 1672

High Altitude CPAP Use

Last week I was visiting the Antamina copper mine in Peru at about 14,500 feet. Stayed 2 nights and CPAP sure helped me not get behind on O2 at night.
by sheldons65
Mon May 02, 2011 6:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bin Laden had sleep apnea?
Replies: 35
Views: 11934

Re: Bin Laden had sleep apnea?

Just saw on the video the same thing. Went in here to make a post and saw it already had been posted. Looks like an older unit but very much like a cpap.

Reminds me of an old resmed machine I saw once. Hose looks like a lot like one. Also close to bed.
by sheldons65
Mon Mar 29, 2010 8:26 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Traveling with CPAP
Replies: 12
Views: 2443

Re: Traveling with CPAP

I don't have a special tag or anything. Often I use bottled water. Clean your humidifier out with a white vinegar solution to remove deposits. An extension cord really helps. One of those brown or white simple cords you find around Christmas is good. I use an 8 or 6 foot one. I'm in Brazil right now...
by sheldons65
Wed Jan 06, 2010 1:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP and sex life
Replies: 96
Views: 41211

Re: CPAP and sex life

If CPAP is interfering with your sex life, please consult with your DME again because you have not been wearing the mask properly. All Kidding aside, Just take the mask off or don't put it on in the first place. It's not like you get into bed and someone stops by for a drink and jumps in bed with y...
by sheldons65
Mon Nov 02, 2009 2:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: apnea claims another life...
Replies: 13
Views: 2942

Re: apnea claims another life...

I'm also sorry to hear of your friend. He is so young for this to happen. I've also lost some friends to heart problems. It is so sudden and unfortunate. I had a friend of mine (in my S.S. class) who is a pharmacist to recently send this email about heart attacks. If it helps just one person, it wi...
by sheldons65
Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Switching Insurance Co's While Renting???
Replies: 21
Views: 5226

Re: Switching Insurance Co's While Renting???

I'm going to go through this on Jan 1. Have good cafeteria plan insurance but will have to switch on Jan 1 from Aetna to Cigna. I've currently got a local DME that is not in the CIGNA network. Also am doing a rent to own I believe.

Going to have to research this a bit.
by sheldons65
Sun Sep 27, 2009 8:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Travel to Turkey -- Water in Humidifier
Replies: 4
Views: 1435

Re: Travel to Turkey -- Water in Humidifier

I travel South America a lot. Use bottled water if possible.
by sheldons65
Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:36 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Alcohol and CPAP
Replies: 4
Views: 1178

Re: Alcohol and CPAP

I boost the pressure 1 cm per 6 pack.
by sheldons65
Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:29 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Travel Woes
Replies: 30
Views: 3984

Re: Travel Woes

I travel with my CPAP in it's original, separate travel bag. One is asking for problems packing it along with luggage.
by sheldons65
Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: FLY BOMB and my CPAP machine
Replies: 36
Views: 6277

Re: FLY BOMB and my CPAP machine

Wash and rinse the hose, mask and humidifier. Time to change/clean the filter as well. You could let the machine run for about 15 minutes before using. Most of those consumer bug products of that type degrade pretty rapidly. if it was that bad you would have to move outside of your house because any...