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by swede
Fri Dec 17, 2010 1:34 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Are All S9 Elites Created Equal?
Replies: 17
Views: 2505

Re: Are All S9 Elites Created Equal?

I found out that all S9 are not all alike. Other maybe able to tell you what the different model names are but according to my DME there is auto and non auto S9. Please anybody correct me if I am wrong. I was pleased to here the DME RT tell me they recommend a S9. When I told him my doctor had indic...
by swede
Tue Dec 14, 2010 4:14 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Priority Health Spetrum West Michigan
Replies: 3
Views: 1249

Priority Health Spetrum West Michigan

Does anybody know the replacement policies of Spectrum's Priority Heath HMO ???

Thanks

Doug
by swede
Tue Dec 14, 2010 4:09 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hello, I'm a newbie (in apnea and this forum)
Replies: 3
Views: 789

Re: Hello, I'm a newbie (in apnea and this forum)

Your english is fine, probably better than mine. So how are you managing with your equipment ??. I have found this to be a very helpful site. Best wishes in your therapy. I have learn that this is a diagnosis that is fluid, things ,and condition change from time to time. You have to be a advocate fo...
by swede
Tue Dec 14, 2010 1:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Reading post lead to more questions
Replies: 2
Views: 807

Reading post lead to more questions

First let me thank you fine people for your replies. I believe in the notion of collective wisdom. You have enabled me to beleive i can straighten out the issue and get back to using my PAP. 1.) I have read that alot of the DME do not follow orders.( DME ??) is the actual acronym for, my guess, Dist...
by swede
Mon Nov 29, 2010 4:58 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New here, Not to CPAP
Replies: 10
Views: 1614

Re: New here, Not to CPAP

Muse-inc, thanks for all the info. The nasal irrigater sounds like something to look into. It seems what ever I do currently it only last about 4 hours, then I wake up from the slow build up of restriction. I am just beginning to investigate APAP and FFM options or a hybrid as you said. I also am on...
by swede
Sat Nov 27, 2010 5:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New here, Not to CPAP
Replies: 10
Views: 1614

Re: New here, Not to CPAP

Julie, cflame1 and Mary Z thanks for your response. I have a heated humidifier and a cold pass. The truth is I use them very little. I do not tolerate humidity very well. If I put the heated unit in the lowest setting I feel like I cannot get a satisfying breath. The most I usually do is put some wa...
by swede
Sat Nov 27, 2010 2:13 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New here, Not to CPAP
Replies: 10
Views: 1614

Re: New here, Not to CPAP

rested gal and k teague, thanks for your response. Today was as bad of days as I have ever had. It seemed like it took me half the day to feel right. I have access to my PCP records very easy. I'm certain I can get those records from both of the sleep studies on Monday. Nice to know their is help ou...
by swede
Fri Nov 26, 2010 11:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResMed S9 and external power/UPS supply
Replies: 64
Views: 23165

Re: ResMed S9 and external power/UPS supply

From what I have read as soon as you talk about a Pure sine or true sine wave UPS it states it is a "medical grade" UPS. A pure sine wave inverter, and a marine deep cycle battery is the way to go if you want a extended run time. The key here is you CANNOT use a modified sine wave inverter or UPS. F...
by swede
Fri Nov 26, 2010 11:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Has someone had the same problems...???
Replies: 7
Views: 1388

Re: Has someone had the same problems...???

When I have had dizziness after awaking, and feeling fuzzy I found I had seeded a sinus infection. All the air circulation if you have any type sinus problems can cause you some problems till you get used to it and find out how to treat the congestion. I still don't have a good solution that always ...
by swede
Fri Nov 26, 2010 10:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasal mask and mouth breathing
Replies: 7
Views: 1846

Re: Nasal mask and mouth breathing

Yes John you will get no benefit from the input pressure if you open your mouth. I am a confirmed mouth breather. I have learned how to keep my mouth closed and was successful using only a nasal mask. I know some people struggle with that. My bosses wife got some type of slightly elastic strap to as...
by swede
Fri Nov 26, 2010 10:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New here, Not to CPAP
Replies: 10
Views: 1614

New here, Not to CPAP

Hello All, I have been on the internet on and off this day after Thanksgiving seeking most everything, advise, knowledge. I was a CPAP user for 5 years averaging nearly 6 hours per night it seems I am limited by nasal congestion after about that length of time (Right now I take, Claritin, Sudefed 12...