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by WingNut
Sun Nov 25, 2012 4:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Whoops, first power failure on CPAP
Replies: 6
Views: 1119

Re: Whoops, first power failure on CPAP

Ahh yes, just checked your profile and yes, you must live close by.
by WingNut
Sun Nov 25, 2012 2:27 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Whoops, first power failure on CPAP
Replies: 6
Views: 1119

Re: Whoops, first power failure on CPAP

You must live near me! Power came back on about 10:30.
by WingNut
Sat Oct 20, 2012 6:49 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Easier as a carryon -- Remstar 560 or S9 Autoset
Replies: 17
Views: 3514

Re: Easier as a carryon -- Remstar 560 or S9 Autoset

Do you need the humidifier for 1 or 3 days? That will cut down the bulk by 50%. I use the S9, and it neatly fits in a standard size carry-on with the hose, power supply and my clothes, toothbrush etc. I keep the mask separate in my briefcase so it doesn't get squashed. A wheelie bag carry-on is more...
by WingNut
Tue Sep 11, 2012 8:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Airline Pilot medical and OSA
Replies: 26
Views: 7704

Re: Airline Pilot medical and OSA

Don't tell is fine for a minor issue. I had a colleague who didn't tell his DAME he was being treated for cancer, chemotherapy etc. When he died, his insurance company refused to pay his life insurance to his estate (wife and kids) for non-disclosure.
by WingNut
Sun Sep 09, 2012 8:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Airline Pilot medical and OSA
Replies: 26
Views: 7704

Re: Airline Pilot medical and OSA

Thanks to all that have replied. My issue was whether I would have to be grounded prior to proving ongoing treatment to the regulator, or whether I can keep flying (earning income) whilst gathering the required info. My diagnosis of OSA was a side issue whilst seeing an ENT surgeon investigating sin...
by WingNut
Sun Sep 09, 2012 6:23 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Airline Pilot medical and OSA
Replies: 26
Views: 7704

Airline Pilot medical and OSA

I've just recently been diagnosed with OSA and I'm an airline pilot. Haven't told my designated medical examiner yet but plan on calling him this week. I have had two sleep studies and have now been using a CPAP machine for a week now and it's all good. No problems with getting used to the mask, I u...