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by rangerdave
Tue Mar 25, 2014 6:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResScan Software Download
Replies: 925
Views: 326295

Re: ResScan Software Download

I now have a ResMed S9 Elite and would appreciate someone helping me out with software. Thanks in advance.
by rangerdave
Thu Feb 20, 2014 12:29 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Completely Lost
Replies: 19
Views: 3458

Re: Completely Lost

Can someone help me define the criteria for deciding on which cpap machine to get? All I know is I'll probably get a prescription to purchase a cpap unit...probably not a autoset but I'm sure. If my insurance allows, is an autoset the way to go? What about brands or models? As mentioned, I have been...
by rangerdave
Wed Feb 12, 2014 2:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Completely Lost
Replies: 19
Views: 3458

Re: Completely Lost

But are you in Ontario? Most people here respond re dealers and insurance in terms of U.S. knowledge and experience... if you are up here, it changes a lot. Yes I am in Ontario. As mentioned, between my insurance and ADP I will/should have complete coverage. My concern is making sure I get exactly ...
by rangerdave
Wed Feb 12, 2014 12:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Completely Lost
Replies: 19
Views: 3458

Re: Completely Lost

Hi Dave, One more thing to consider is that. for some mask designs, tightening the straps too much will make a mask leak more. Many masks have a silicone rubber seal that rests against the skin and "inflates" with pressure from the CPAP to make the seal. It won't seal at all if the CPAP is not runn...
by rangerdave
Mon Feb 10, 2014 10:15 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Completely Lost
Replies: 19
Views: 3458

Re: Completely Lost

The machine is an Elite. And yes, I always have some congestion. When on a nasal only mask, I just end up opening my mouth while trying to breathe. UPDATE: I called the doctors office and explained the situation. They will resent the prescription out anywhere I choose. I called another DME(?) close ...
by rangerdave
Mon Feb 10, 2014 9:15 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Completely Lost
Replies: 19
Views: 3458

Re: Completely Lost

First off, thank you to everyone who has so quickly responded to my post and offered up fantastic help and suggestions. Me not listing the equipment I am using was kind of silly. Here it is... ResMed S9 serial #23121939681 It has the humidifier unit and heated hose. The doctor has prescribed a 7.0 s...
by rangerdave
Mon Feb 10, 2014 7:15 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Completely Lost
Replies: 19
Views: 3458

Completely Lost

Let me try to keep this short... Hello Everyone, first post and a new CPAP user. Grrrrrr I went for a couple of "sleepovers" and was told I stop breathing 50+ times an hour. Doesn't sound so good. All I know is I suffer from headaches during the day. Oh, and high blood pressure. The doctor there wri...