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by BrandonB
Sun Oct 20, 2019 11:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hoses and Masks to Giveaway
Replies: 3
Views: 857

Re: Hoses and Masks to Giveaway

Pekoepup wrote:
Mon Jun 03, 2019 2:09 pm
Air 10
I doubt it’s available after all this time, but it’s in case, I’d be down for a Climateline for an AirSense 10.

Similarly, if anyone wants a Climateline for an S9, I have three new, unused ones willing to go to a good home. Free, with shipping at your cost (or pickup in NC).
by BrandonB
Thu Dec 13, 2018 11:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Ideas to put you at ease when you forget mask
Replies: 8
Views: 1467

Re: Ideas to put you at ease when you forget mask

Sleeping as upright as possible can help things sometimes for some people I recently had to go two weeks without a CPAP (not by choice, believe me!) and this was a suggestion from my DME when I asked for anything I could try to do until I was reunited with a CPAP. They recommended I get a couple ex...
by BrandonB
Thu Dec 13, 2018 11:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Question on airsense 10 side cover
Replies: 11
Views: 1117

Re: Question on airsense 10 side cover

When not using the heated hose, you have to make sure you set the proper tube type (size) slimline or regular, or your pressures will be very off. As a related question, on my S9 whenever I wasn't going to use humidification (basically, on an airplane), I would use my ClimateLine but not "click" it...
by BrandonB
Thu Dec 13, 2018 11:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My cat has discovered my CPAP hose
Replies: 12
Views: 1494

Re: My cat has discovered my CPAP hose

Neither of mine ever attack my hose or mask, and one doesn't attack anything. Sadly, the older of the two has got some smarts and she figured out the On/Off button on my AirSense 10!!! That's a way to wake up! :shock:
by BrandonB
Mon Dec 10, 2018 4:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: WTB Airsense 10 Autoset
Replies: 7
Views: 2254

Re: WTB Airsense 10 Autoset

If you run into a bind, I can always resell the one I just bought from LSAT since my insurance is finally getting me a replacement tomorrow. Don’t feel obligated because I like the idea of not packing it every time I stay at my gf’s house.
by BrandonB
Mon Dec 10, 2018 3:29 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: One month in....still feeling bad any advice here?
Replies: 99
Views: 44683

Re: One month in....still feeling bad any advice here?

There are folks on this forum much better able to provide feedback on improving your treatment, but I will say when I started CPAP years ago, I felt like the Op at first. I generally felt a bit better, but I wasn’t feeling leaps and bounds better. I also get that my body had long had bad sleep and i...
by BrandonB
Mon Dec 10, 2018 2:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Stolen CPAP abroad - options?
Replies: 10
Views: 2887

Re: Stolen CPAP abroad - options?

Sorry I gave the wrong impression. The USPS Priority delivery of the CPAP I purchased from LSAT was to my US address to arrive the day before my flight, so it would have been ready and waiting for me at home if it didn’t decide to take a week’s vacation somewhere in the Central time zone.
by BrandonB
Mon Dec 10, 2018 11:00 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Europe travel plug adapter
Replies: 23
Views: 3490

Re: Europe travel plug adapter

Any suggestions on the CPAP usage? Also, anyone use the CPAP on the airplane? It's a rather long flight from Dallas, TX and there is no way I can sleep on a plane without CPAP. So far all my domestic travel I just don't sleep, even napping is out. I assume I plug into the seat power and set the CPA...
by BrandonB
Mon Dec 10, 2018 10:45 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Stolen CPAP abroad - options?
Replies: 10
Views: 2887

Re: Stolen CPAP abroad - options?

As an update to folks in case it ever proves helpful to others. 1. My travel insurance had a specific exclusion for “electronics” stolen from vehicles. I would have needed “lost/stolen baggage” coverage for my CPAP being stolen from the car. I didn’t get that since my credit card provides lost/stole...
by BrandonB
Mon Dec 10, 2018 10:34 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: tsa and carry on water
Replies: 39
Views: 20477

Re: tsa and carry on water

At home I used distilled water religiously. When I travel, I use drinkable water at my location - however, I also take a travel sports bottle with me with a built-in Brita-type filter. I run the water through that and then into my tank. As others have said, a cleaning by whatever effective means you...
by BrandonB
Fri Nov 23, 2018 3:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Stolen CPAP abroad - options?
Replies: 10
Views: 2887

Re: Stolen CPAP abroad - options?

WTF!?!? The place you NEED to call is your insurance agent and get the straight scoop on this.......and report your loss. They're the only ones who can properly advise you on what is or isn't covered.......PERIOD!!! Your DME doesn't know diddly squat (and they usually lie anyway) and neither do we ...
by BrandonB
Fri Nov 23, 2018 8:56 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Stolen CPAP abroad - options?
Replies: 10
Views: 2887

Stolen CPAP abroad - options?

Yesterday I arrived in Italy and had a wonderful day and night last night. However, while traveling from Rome to Florence, our car was broken into and everything was stolen - luggage, clothing, passports, medications, and of course, my ResMed S9 AutoPap. I called my medical equipment provider and th...
by BrandonB
Thu Jun 19, 2014 10:02 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: WISP MASK Question - still a newbie
Replies: 6
Views: 2813

Re: WISP MASK Question - still a newbie

One thing to keep in mind is like, with many "air cushion" masks nowadays, sometimes it needs to be looser for a better fit. You may want to retry fitting your headgear straps (particularly the top ones). You may have the top too tight and it's created a stark angle to blow the vents in your eyes. T...
by BrandonB
Wed Jun 18, 2014 4:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Recommendations for nasal masks to try or avoid
Replies: 17
Views: 3410

Re: Recommendations for nasal masks to try or avoid

As others have said, you will have to tried them for yourself to see how they fit. I started with a Mirage FX and loved it. Sadly, it blistered my nasal bridge. For the past two or so years I have used the EasyLife and I have enjoyed it very much. However, between the Remzzzzs, Padacheek, a chin str...
by BrandonB
Wed Jun 11, 2014 11:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Disposing of worn out supplies?
Replies: 10
Views: 14866

Re: Disposing of worn out supplies?

Dave's schedule sounds like mine. I'm on original hose, original headgear (needs to replace - Velcro not holding much anymore), 9 month old cushion (old one was in good shape but weight loss required me to go down in size to maintain seal), and about 14-18 months on my Padacheek liners. My ClimateLi...