What is the difference between a C-flex and a A-flex.. I have been using a borrowed Cpap machine and soon I need to buy a machine of my own.. I am still after over two months trying to get use to the Swift LT for her mask.. I like it but some nights it seem like it does not want to sit on my face ri...

I have been borrowing a cpap machine from a friend of mine. It is a Resmed vantage with a humidifier. My question is.. It is getting time I think to where I probably need to think about purchasing one of my own. This one works good but I can not see keep track of how I am doing since I do not have a...

Hi Hazel

I use two hard pillows but they do not seem to feel hard to me anymore..
I sleep on my right side, but I use a Swift LT for her and I do not seem to get any leaks unless I spend the night playing with it

Hope you will enjoy your time here on the forum

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Thank you all for your replies to my question, I really appreciate it.. I guess for now I will not worry about it.. I have no insurance so don't have to worry about them requiring me to see doc. As this is a borrowed machine,I looked and it has no data card. I will probably eventually buy a machine ...

After you finally start using your Cpap machine etc, how often should you be seeing the doctor to go over your toleration of the Cpap, checking to see if the machine's settings need to be changed etc?
Or do you just have to call yourself and make an appointment?
Thank you

I was diagnosed 10 years ago at the age of 52, though I am sure I had sleep apnea for at least 10-15 years before it was discovered.

I am borrowing mine from the neighbor.. She said her husband no longer needs it.. ps. Finally ordered my Swift for her LT mask, tubing and filters today from Cpap.com.. I am hoping my doctor will respond quickly and fax Cpap.com the prescription.. The guy came yesterday to put the settings into the ...

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Hi Skariejetaith
Welcome... I am sort of new also.. You will find a lot of people here who can answer many of your questions.. Everyone is very friendly and wants to help.. Again welcome to this site...

so with XS you need to get the LT for her kit - it will include XS, S and M pillows - you can figure out how to make a hose holder or buy one - LINKS to Hose hangers and methods of managing the air hose http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=10640 Thank you for the info.. I did look at that link a...

How do most of you keep your hose up out of the way.. Has anyone tried the HoseBuddy that Cpap.com offers.. Or any other suggestions... I have two dogs so probably need to keep it from being chewed on


jules
I am not sure what size pillow I need.. During the week trial she had me use a size xs...

hi jules what machine will you be borrowing? ResMed Auto set Vantage S8 with humidifier what mask will you be using (the comfort curve needs a special hose - others don't afaik) During the one week trial I was using the Swift LT for her and I think that is the one I will purchase from Cpap.com what ...

About 6 feet. As far as the price, you might want to take a look at this: https://www.cpap.com/simple-find-cpap-products/cpap-hoses-tubing/hoses-tubing/standard_performance.html Our host has them way cheaper than the DME Hi drj Thank you for responding to my question.. Yes I have looked there but w...

The machines come from the factory with a 2 meter hose in the box. You should not have to pay a dime for your first one. hi jdm The machine I will be using is a loan from a friend, it came with some tubing but I was thinking it might be healthier if I just buy a new hose instead of using the one he...

The doctor has finally sent my prescription for the setting to the place that will set up the CPAP machine for me.. I asked them how much their masks, tubing etc was to buy them.. Masks-- $210 Tubing--$58.00 Filters--$1.60 On Thursday I go in to take the CPAP machine to them to get it set up for me....