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by Guv
Tue Aug 14, 2012 9:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Full Face Masks
Replies: 12
Views: 2610

Re: Full Face Masks

Since I first started using a CPAP about 6-8 months ago, I've only used a nasal mask. The last 4-5 nights (since I got a humidifier) I've started using a make-shift chin strap (Ace bandage) and things seem to be working better and my AHI numbers are looking better. I'm thinking about getting a FFM t...
by Guv
Wed Aug 08, 2012 11:51 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 6-month CPAP'er needing equipment upgrade, advice
Replies: 18
Views: 3959

Re: 6-month CPAP'er needing equipment upgrade, advice

A heated hose can be nice in the winter if you keep your bedroom really cold, but it's not a deal breaker. If you spend the $50 and get the humidifier for your M series, you may find that is all you need to feel more comfortable. When I saw your post about the $50 humidifier I bought one right then...
by Guv
Tue Aug 07, 2012 11:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 6-month CPAP'er needing equipment upgrade, advice
Replies: 18
Views: 3959

Re: 6-month CPAP'er needing equipment upgrade, advice

Okay, my machine looks extremely similar to Pugsy's first link, with the exception of a slightly different font on the front of the machine. On the front of the machine it says, "Respironics" in black (hard to read), and "REMstarPro M SERIES" in white. The back looks just like greatunclebill's pictu...
by Guv
Tue Aug 07, 2012 7:16 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 6-month CPAP'er needing equipment upgrade, advice
Replies: 18
Views: 3959

6-month CPAP'er needing equipment upgrade, advice

Hi guys, first post here. I've looked around these forums for a couple of hours and have been really impressed at the support and help you give each other. I'm 27/m, who was diagnosed with OSA by a family MD. At first I wanted a cheap way in, to see if a CPAP would help me get better rest (I wasn't ...