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by nomad
Tue Jan 04, 2011 12:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: A new device to hopefully "cure" osa????????
Replies: 0
Views: 535

A new device to hopefully "cure" osa????????

Ok, I'm not much on new, untested cures for osa, but this one actually sounds like it may show promise (but it's still in testing). Anyone one heard of this? Any thoughts? Sorry if this has been posted here already. Sleep Apnea "Pacemaker" Zaps Tongue for Better Sleep: Will It Work? http://www.cbsne...
by nomad
Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: HH's: Devilbliss 9200 vs. the Fisher & Paykel HC150
Replies: 2
Views: 1157

HH's: Devilbliss 9200 vs. the Fisher & Paykel HC150

I'm looking for a really good HH and am looking at these two. Has anyone had experience with both of these units that would be so kind as to fill me in on the pros and cons of each? Here's my situation. I currently have an HC150 that I use as my primary HH with an Elite S8 II. It works fine other th...
by nomad
Mon Jan 05, 2009 7:53 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mirage Quattro Leaks/side sleeper
Replies: 15
Views: 2229

Re: Mirage Quattro Leaks/side sleeper

I discovered ( think I read it somewhere ) that the bottom straps need to be pretty tight on this mask and the top not quite as tight and you can adjust it with the gizwidget on the nosepiece. That's the way I wear mine... loose on the top strap and somewhat snug/ tight on the bottom and it works g...
by nomad
Mon Jan 05, 2009 7:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: stand alone humidifier question
Replies: 20
Views: 3037

Re: stand alone humidifier question

I've got the ResScan software and card reader on the way along with a couple of new hoses. I also have the HC150 on the way thank to a lot of positive comments on it. I guess if I end up changing everything out, somethings got to happen... right?
by nomad
Mon Jan 05, 2009 3:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: stand alone humidifier question
Replies: 20
Views: 3037

Re: stand alone humidifier question

I hope this works... (fingers crossed). I ordered the HC150 and the 300 tank today.
by nomad
Mon Jan 05, 2009 12:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mirage Quattro Leaks/side sleeper
Replies: 15
Views: 2229

Re: Mirage Quattro Leaks/side sleeper

Where is the leak coming from exactly? Oh, and what earplugs are you talking about?
by nomad
Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: disinfecting a mask
Replies: 25
Views: 4009

Re: disinfecting a mask

Would spraying your equipment down with regular Lysol aerosol spray do the same thing? I did this once, followed immediately by a good cleaning with dish soap and warm water. I wasn't sure if it may be harmful or not, so I haven't done it since.
by nomad
Sun Jan 04, 2009 11:45 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Trying to choose CPAP for travel
Replies: 6
Views: 1209

Re: Trying to choose CPAP for travel

My S8 Elite II is fairly compact and is very quiet (compared to my old RemStar Pro 2) when use without the humidifier. For some reason the humidifier (3i) adds quite a bit of noise.
by nomad
Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:14 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: stand alone humidifier question
Replies: 20
Views: 3037

Re: stand alone humidifier question

The software and card reader are on order from cpap.com. Hopefully it'll ship any day now (the reader was suppose to be on backorder until Jan. 2... a couple of days ago). Anyway, the few times I've had my data checked at the clinic, I've always had relatively low leak rates (but it is possible that...
by nomad
Sun Jan 04, 2009 8:51 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: stand alone humidifier question
Replies: 20
Views: 3037

Re: stand alone humidifier question

Last night I got just about (maybe a little under) 7 hours of sleep before the tank ran dry. I over filled it as much as I could and woke up this morning with a very dry throat. It seems this is about typical with the 3i. I've got to find a solution soon.
by nomad
Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: stand alone humidifier question
Replies: 20
Views: 3037

Re: stand alone humidifier question

Also... any feedback on the Devilbiss 9200DI-H Heated Humidifier for my specific needs? Thanks.
by nomad
Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: stand alone humidifier question
Replies: 20
Views: 3037

stand alone humidifier question

I'm wanting to replace the ResMed HumidAire 3i that came with my new machine. The air in our house is fairly dry (even when we run a whole room heated humidifier at night). The 3i is set on the maximum setting. I could however use a little more humidity if possible. Plus, the 3i tends to run out of ...
by nomad
Fri Feb 01, 2008 11:21 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: humidity & temperature experiment
Replies: 3
Views: 826

[quote="DreamStalker"]You need much more humidity if you sleep with your mouth open than closed. The F&P HC150 has much higher capacity to deliver high humidity for longer period of time than any integrated humidifier. Thanks. I might look into that. As far as the experiment went, I didn't expect it...
by nomad
Fri Feb 01, 2008 8:42 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: humidity & temperature experiment
Replies: 3
Views: 826

humidity & temperature experiment

Machine: REMstar Pro2 Heat (Humidity) Setting: 5 I often wake up in the mornings with the area behind the soft palate (heading up into my nasal cavity) fairly dried out. So, I decided to run a little test. I taped a 1 gallon Ziploc to the hose. I then placed a temperature/ humidity sensor in the bag...