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by bsclarks
Sun Jun 03, 2012 8:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: F&P Zest Mask Diffuser Issue
Replies: 2
Views: 871

Re: F&P Zest Mask Diffuser Issue

Thanks for the follow up. I kind of assumed it was fine but being a newbie I wasnt sure.
by bsclarks
Sun Jun 03, 2012 11:16 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: F&P Zest Mask Diffuser Issue
Replies: 2
Views: 871

F&P Zest Mask Diffuser Issue

I have been on my CPAP for about 10 days and have adjusted pretty well. my pressure is set at 11 and my AHI has averaged about 0.6. During my sleep study it registered about 70 so overall the results have been good. My question is for others who have had experience with the Zest nasal mask. I am not...
by bsclarks
Fri May 25, 2012 3:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: First Visit to DME and First night on CPAP
Replies: 4
Views: 1317

First Visit to DME and First night on CPAP

I would like to thank everyone for sharing their experiences and knowledge on this forum. I had two weeks from the time I met with the doctor after my study until the time that I met with me DME and was able to gather enough knowledge to have a pretty basic understanding as I met with my DME. First ...
by bsclarks
Fri May 18, 2012 1:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Replacement Schedule
Replies: 4
Views: 1070

Replacement Schedule

I just checked with my Insurance which is Hometown Health in Reno Nevada and they told me they don't have a standard replacement schedule for masks, hoses, filters etc. They told me I need to have my doctor send my DME a prescription when i need replacements. Is this manner of replacement very common?
by bsclarks
Thu May 17, 2012 2:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie questions for DME
Replies: 7
Views: 1302

Re: Newbie questions for DME

I'm still a newbie, too, so I'm sure the other members will have way more insightful feedback and questions. Is this the mask that you tried during your sleep study? This is the mask i was given at my sleep study. I only used it for about 3 hours or so as i did a split study but it seemed to feel f...
by bsclarks
Thu May 17, 2012 1:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie questions for DME
Replies: 7
Views: 1302

Newbie questions for DME

I was recently diagnosed with sleep apnea and am scheduled to meet with my DME next week to get my equipment. I have listed the equipment I am supposed to be receiving. my question is does anyone have a list of common questions to address while meeting with my DME for the first time? I have read qui...