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by stevenal
Thu Jul 30, 2026 1:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP and Zepbound
Replies: 5
Views: 2472

Re: CPAP and Zepbound

The Bridge OSA exclusion will exclude most of us here. This is a "short term demonstration" for a drug that's generally taken for life. The program will likely to end just when all is going smoothly. Keeping it separate from Part D means the $50/month does not go toward your Part D deductible or max...
by stevenal
Tue Jun 16, 2026 12:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Many problems and won't hit it once
Replies: 5
Views: 7357

Re: Many problems and won't hit it once

Those that are affected by magnetic fields should consider relocating to a planet that hasn't any. :)
by stevenal
Thu Jun 04, 2026 6:15 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Does the 2025-6 model of the AirSense 10 still keep flagging airplane mode?
Replies: 10
Views: 14009

Re: Does the 2025-6 model of the AirSense 10 still keep flagging airplane mode?

Turn off airplane mode and there should be no reminders. Don't wish to transmit? Disconnect the modem.
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by stevenal
Mon Apr 06, 2026 1:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed P30i mask, need help
Replies: 5
Views: 233707

Re: Resmed P30i mask, need help

I don't advise modifying the mask vent. These are designed to vent enough air to keep CO2 from building up, while still providing pressure for therapy. Vents should only let air out. If the machine is not delivering enough air, try adjusting the machine as mlmollenkamp suggested.
by stevenal
Sat Feb 28, 2026 7:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Auto on/off: consensus on reliability? (Airsense 11)
Replies: 7
Views: 232251

Re: Auto on/off: consensus on reliability? (Airsense 11)

My experience is with the AS10 and a nasal mask. Auto on only fails when I fail to seat the humidifier properly. Auto off never gets the chance to fail, because I switch it off manually to avoid the noise.
by stevenal
Fri Feb 20, 2026 7:08 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How do you sleep?
Replies: 25
Views: 67884

Re: How do you sleep?

I'm sure my sleep study was thrown off by the fact they made me wear clothing over all the sensors. I generally wear nothing but my Swift FX.
by stevenal
Fri Feb 20, 2026 7:02 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Earworms (stuck songs) and intrusive thoughts - UARS / sleep apena connection?
Replies: 6
Views: 303306

Re: Earworms (stuck songs) and intrusive thoughts - UARS / sleep apena connection?

Imagine, if you will, waking up and having MacArther Park running around your brain. Yes, you will need professional help at that point. If you don't know that song, consider yourself lucky! Do NOT look it up! You'll be sorry... Anyone watching the Olympics? I just watched Alysa Liu win gold skatin...
by stevenal
Fri Sep 05, 2025 9:57 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP with generator
Replies: 20
Views: 41609

Re: CPAP with generator

My truck has a built in un-pure sine wave inverter that failed to power a heating pad, but the pad runs on AC. The CPAPs all convert the AC to DC at the brick. I would not think a less than pure sine wave AC would bother the bricks. Note that the portable power station linked below also provides 12 ...
by stevenal
Mon Sep 01, 2025 6:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP with generator
Replies: 20
Views: 41609

Re: CPAP with generator

If you will be staying in campgrounds, you'll find most of them have quiet hours when generator use is forbidden. Many have AC power available, but not all.
by stevenal
Sat Aug 16, 2025 7:19 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Using battery with my cpap on plane trip
Replies: 8
Views: 12923

Re: Using battery with my cpap on plane trip

I also avoid using my device on board. But why use a battery when so many planes now have AC receptacles? I believe there is a battery size limitation.
by stevenal
Thu Jul 17, 2025 10:23 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Muffler for Resmed Mini
Replies: 3
Views: 14080

Re: Muffler for Resmed Mini

I believe the mini has a special connection system to go with the Humidx masks. There are adapters available to connect a standard hose, but if you want to use humidx mask you would need to adapt back.
by stevenal
Fri Apr 25, 2025 7:42 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How to avoid accidentally killing myself? Modified Resmed N20 nasal mask
Replies: 6
Views: 96961

Re: How to avoid accidentally killing myself? Modified Resmed N20 nasal mask

Dog Slobber wrote:
Sun Apr 20, 2025 8:58 am

Here's a video of a (somewhat) reputable YouTuber doing a controlled experiment with hypoxia.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUfF2MTnqAw
I think I'll name my next dog Bolye. Then I can truthfully say "Boyle did it."
by stevenal
Fri Apr 25, 2025 7:37 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: MAD oral appliance effective alternative to CPAP?
Replies: 17
Views: 182393

Re: MAD oral appliance effective alternative to CPAP?

I used a mouthpiece prior to CPAP. It works by keeping the lower jaw thrust forward and slightly open. This unnatural position caused TMJ while not preventing apnea. Now much better on CPAP.