Tony..I think you have a handle on it. If you don;t want "heat" to the water in the humidifier chamber, just turn the knob to "OFF", but keep the water in the chamber. Thats called "passive humidification". The temp of the air that arrives at your nose will be the same as the room ambient temp..

Any container would do, if the intent is to downsize the bottle. A rinsed pop bottle would do. How about just using the tap water. Unless you are in Mexico or it has been deemed un-drinkable, it would be perfectly safe. No different then breathing the humidity of the tap water while taking a shower.

Yep, put your CPAP/humidifier on the floor, or at least a foot below you pillow/head level. The cozy hose warmer is also recommended. Make it yourself (I used $.50 worth of flannel from cloth shop. ez make. works great. No rainout.

I have and use a ResMed Quattro which works well for me as an alternate to pillows. Fits good without leaks.

My report results were instant. Doctor was there when I woke up, had read the reports and make his decision.. The CPAP was all set up with pressure settings aleady by the DME that was there. Worked great. THat was 6 years ago. Been good ever since xcpt that I have tweeked a few times on my own..

I turned off the ramp within the first 2 hours of having the thing on my face..

Its a comfort setting just like the EPR or Flex settings. they are for the users comfort.

I can't imagine any reason to not use it full time if you are so inclined. It is a user comfort feature. Most machines and/or manufacturers have 2-3 different setting levels for your use. The more the comfort, the more you will use the machine, and the more benefit you will receive.

Relax, Mark..things are about to get better in your life. You are soon to be on the road to feeling better, more alert and better sleep. That is, as soon as you get your tritation accomplished and receive your equipment. ref tritation. same hookups as with you sleep study deal. You may even sleep be...

Hey louie..I'm riding in the same boat as others here. I don;t think we have CPAP blower problem. Your trials with those CPAP units has been frustrating I'm sure. Its something wrong with your masks ..and/or.. hose. Check for a hole in the mask cushion or pillows part and check real good for a possi...

If you are female, take a hair clip (pin) and attach it to the mask strap and your hair.
If you are male, borrow the above mentioned product from the female and follow the above instructions. Works.
In either case...reattach the mask to your face.

I use a flannel hose cover that I made from scrap material purchased at cloth shop for under $.50.. It is "camo design" so you can not see it...

If you look at where your snores occur; they appear to be just after your 'p' breaks and where the pressure is somewhat lower (around 6-9) on the way upward. Once your pressure is up to your avg and/or 95% mark, they dissapear indicating the CPAP is doing it job of opening your airway at 9 to 10cm o...

Converting apneas to hypopneas is only getting 50% of the job done. Your body will still struggle (however) lightly, if the hypopneas are reducing your intake of O2 thats needed. The perfect (if only in our dreams) solution is complete irradication of apneas, hypopneas and a clear airway.

Pretty enviable read-out. AHI avg. well below the standard benchmark of being below 5. Since you are going back to Doc soon, I wouldn;t tweek. BUT..If I wasn't going back to a Doc soon, I think I would tweek the bottom pressure to 10 and put the top at 14. As Pugsy suggested, the present set great p...

Yep, winter time is the time to cozy up. I made three of them last year. One for each length of hose that I have. 6'. 8' & 10' lenghts. I have less then $2 invested in them. Scrap flannel from cloth shop.