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by jdm5
Wed Mar 20, 2024 1:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: FS: Bleep Dreamport Adhesive Patches, $8 / box
Replies: 0
Views: 623

FS: Bleep Dreamport Adhesive Patches, $8 / box

Have multiple boxes of Bleep Dreamport Adhesive Patches (32 / box, 16 nights each). These are the adhesives only, not the interface. Will sell each box for $8 each plus shipping. Buy 10 boxes and I'll cover USA shipping. Or pickup in Fairfield County, CT if you prefer. Non-smoking home. PM me here.
by jdm5
Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:31 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Reliable sources for used CPAP?
Replies: 6
Views: 791

Re: Reliable sources for used CPAP?

Secondwindcpap.com is legit

Also lsat (member here) frequently posts machines, I would trust him no question.
by jdm5
Sun Mar 10, 2024 5:44 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: When to end CPAP
Replies: 6
Views: 1008

Re: When to end CPAP

Using cpap isn’t treating the underlying causes (obstructions in your airway). If your physiology has changed then maybe, perhaps you could stop using it.

The only way to know for sure is to have a sleep study without cpap and see how your body does.
by jdm5
Sun Dec 31, 2023 2:53 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Just Venting/Questions
Replies: 26
Views: 10772

Re: Just Venting/Questions

How can I prevent this dreaded desert like dry mouth freaking issue. I either wake up with my mouth cement shut by the dryness or feeling like I was left alone in the desert and chugged a glass full of hot sand. @Vako I’ll take a constructive stab at answering this / sharing my routine to prevent d...
by jdm5
Fri Dec 08, 2023 11:06 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: diagnosed with sleep apnea, need some advice
Replies: 20
Views: 14197

Re: diagnosed with sleep apnea, need some advice

As previously said, you're going to need to commit to this journey -- but only if you want to. Yes, it's bizarre, scary, weird. I get it. It's also the gold standard in treating sleep apnea. And if you think about it, it's not surgical, it's 'reversible' (stop using it), it's not painful. It will be...
by jdm5
Wed Dec 06, 2023 7:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Wired (or wireless) remote for Resmed Airsense 10
Replies: 7
Views: 4500

Re: Wired (or wireless) remote for Resemed Airsense 10

Maybe I don't understand what you accomplished, but wouldn't it have been simpler and cheap ($11) to buy a remote on/off switch? https://www.lowes.com/pd/PRIME-Prime-Black-Remote-Control/1000515527 If you read through my writeup, I did use that initially. But: A) it corrupted my SD card (can't say ...
by jdm5
Wed Dec 06, 2023 4:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Wired (or wireless) remote for Resmed Airsense 10
Replies: 7
Views: 4500

Wired (or wireless) remote for Resmed Airsense 10

Disclaimer Obviously this voids your warranty. Don't do this unless you're comfortable working with electronics. I'm not responsible if you choose to do this and you end up breaking your life preserving/saving machine. I had a an extra machine to work on this. Why? My Airsense 10 is located on a lo...
by jdm5
Tue Dec 05, 2023 8:41 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Water Resevoir Question
Replies: 21
Views: 12063

Re: Water Resevoir Question

I also fill it up each night, reusing previous night's distilled water. It's not a huge deal either way. Periodically (infrequently) I clean everything and dump it and start over.

You should do what you're comfortable with - no harm (besides some wasted water) in dumping it each day.
by jdm5
Tue Dec 05, 2023 6:08 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need help, not a newbie
Replies: 5
Views: 10679

Re: Need help, not a newbie

If you liked the N30i you could try taping your mouth shut at night - sounds crazy but it works well to prevent mouth breathing. Just fold over a corner so you can easily pull it off as needed. I use 3M micropore 2” and it works well. Wash your face before applying, leave _slightly_ damp (very sligh...
by jdm5
Sun Dec 03, 2023 4:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Side Cover Cleaning for AS10 and AS11?
Replies: 5
Views: 5409

Re: Side Cover Cleaning for AS10 and AS11?

Sounds like the filter for the air intake - it filters the air that goes through the machine that you breath. If that’s the case the filters are very inexpensive and available at cpap.com or wherever (amazon has them too). You should change them periodically, depending on quality of air in your home...
by jdm5
Sun Dec 03, 2023 11:59 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: humidifier tank
Replies: 6
Views: 2319

Re: humidifier tank

I use distilled water, only dump it when I clean everything which is pretty rare.
by jdm5
Wed Oct 25, 2023 5:46 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: renewing prescription
Replies: 11
Views: 3124

Re: renewing prescription

I have sent expired scripts with no issues for years (more than 15). If you need supplies / masks upload the expired script and see what happens - I have never had an issue. Worst case they’ll just reject it. Alternatively I believe there are a few home sleep study tests you can get that will have a...
by jdm5
Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:29 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bleep hose management advice
Replies: 8
Views: 2187

Re: Bleep hose management advice

I use the “Cozyhose boss” when I travel.

https://www.cpap.com/productpage/pursle ... ent-system

(But I actually adapted to the Bleep without hose management, just sit it on my chest and it somehow works)
by jdm5
Wed Aug 16, 2023 6:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Severe Sleep Apnea Using Resmed Aircurve 10S BiPap Going to Ireland
Replies: 5
Views: 1389

Re: Severe Sleep Apnea Using Resmed Aircurve 10S BiPap Going to Ireland

Recently travelled to both the Republic and Northern Ireland. Did not have a single problem with anything. Customs folks just waved us through (of course YMMV). But if it’s a used machine I wouldn’t worry at all. Power adapter - you want Type G, here is the one we used: https://www.amazon.com/Adapte...
by jdm5
Wed Jul 26, 2023 7:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: (Changed titled) Grease in CPAP saga, continued with Airsense 10
Replies: 28
Views: 10249

Re: Options for compensation re: used CPAP

On a more constructive note - is it possible for you to stay at another location with your cpap gear? See if the problem follows you?