Definitely a "no" after I just scrubbed and bleached the buckets from our dehumidifiers because they had a not-so lovely slime growing in them. Ack!!

Thank you.
I see it now, there in the Glossary under: Apnea, Hypopnea, Hypopnea Index.

I'm only asking because I can't find the answer when I search but I'm pretty sure I've read about it before. In SH, how long does an apnea-like event have to last before it is recorded as an OA/CA/ect? I have a whole bunch that last 7-8 seconds that don't get recorded but the ones that are 10+ secon...

Target has two-cube units that my machine sits on. Extra supplies go in the not- supplied canvas drawer cubes.

Are you using humidification?

I can only add "support and encouragement" and lots of it. You two are not only bonded by marriage but by a mutual respect for each others health. If you broke your leg would he help you shower and dress? If either of you developed diabetes, would the other one turn a blind eye and not support this ...

I had to request my APAP because the sleep doc prescribed a straight CPAP pressure. I'm a mover and a shaker when I sleep, never staying in the same place for more than hour or two. The DME sent me a brick and I sent it back. She refused to give me an APAP citing insurance and auditing issues. My in...

Speaking from my own experience as an allied health professional, when you call or walk into your DME, ask to speak with the respiratory therapist. Unfortunately, many companies will hire a receptionist and hope to cross train them in the duties of an RT. It's all about money saving/making. The actu...

Concur, would definitely look further into this.

chunkyfrog wrote:Are they still allowed to use the word "care" in their name?

I did get a call from them yesterday afternoon asking how my cpap was going. I consider that very good follow-up.

Yes, that is the same S9 Autoset. Here are some links that I have referred to in the past. https://www.cpap.com/DisplayNewsletter/ResMed-S9-Machine-Line-Features http://www.resmed.com/us/assets/documents/product/s9_autoset/accessories_guide/1014082r2_s9-and-h5i_accessories-guide_amer_eng.pdf http://...

Got it. The rich get richer and the poor get poorer.

Your list looks good so far.

As for machines, the first two that come to mind are:

1) ResMed S9 Autoset with Hi5 Humidifier and ClimateLine hose; or
2) PR System One REMStar 60 Auto with 60 Series Heated Tube Humidifier and Integrated Heated Tube

So what does this mean for clients/patients of Lincare/Optigen/Militarycpap?

Does he have an office manager you can discuss your concerns with?