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- 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.
- 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.
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...