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by SleepySunflower
Thu Jan 16, 2025 4:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Medicare coverage for Sleep Medicine
Replies: 5
Views: 18235

Re: Medicare coverage for Sleep Medicine

Medicare does indeed cover cpap/apap machines as well as masks. It is NOT part D though....part D is prescription drug coverage. Instead the machines and masks are covered under part B coverage. There are some limitations and criteria that need to be met but I have been on cpap for over 15 years no...
by SleepySunflower
Thu Jan 16, 2025 4:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Philips Respironics power supply questions
Replies: 27
Views: 102569

Re: Philips Respironics power supply questions

The PR system one 550 used a 60 watt power supply with a smaller Diameter power connector. The PR system one 560 came with a 60 watt power supply and then a 80 watt for use with the upgraded Heated Hose Humidifier. all 560 use a Larger Diameter power connector. The dreamstation 80 watt Power supply...
by SleepySunflower
Tue Oct 22, 2024 9:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
Replies: 114
Views: 644838

Re: CPAP Class Action Lawsuit Settlement

This is the document that I found for the Class Action Lawsuit In re Philips Recalled CPAP, Bi-Level PAP, and Mechanical Ventilator Products Litigation in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, Case No. 2:21-mc-01230-JFC, filed 4/25/2024. chrome-extension://efaidn...
by SleepySunflower
Mon Sep 13, 2021 3:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How do you use your Neilmed?
Replies: 28
Views: 9309

Re: Sinus lift and Neil med sinus rinse

I’m having a sinus lift soon. Is it okay to use the sinus rinse while recovering from that surgery, especially since I’ll have to temporarily stop using cpap? It's best to speak to your doctor about this. None of us are doctors. I hope you've received a second opinion on this procedure. Best of luc...
by SleepySunflower
Mon Sep 13, 2021 3:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Stopping CPAP Due to Sinus Lift Bone Graft
Replies: 5
Views: 2291

Re: Stopping CPAP Due to Sinus Lift Bone Graft

Thanks, chunkyfrog, but mask not an issue. Using a recliner and a humidifier are the only strategies I’ve come up with so far for enduring no cpap.
by SleepySunflower
Mon Sep 13, 2021 3:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Stopping CPAP Due to Sinus Lift Bone Graft
Replies: 5
Views: 2291

Re: Stopping CPAP Due to Sinus Lift Bone Graft

I’m having a sinus lift bone graft over two teeth (#13+14) in preparation for implants. Dr said I’ll need to temporarily stop CPAP during recovery Was there any explanation of WHY? If it's that your mask would press on stuff, would a different style mask work instead? Thanks for your message, paler...
by SleepySunflower
Sun Sep 12, 2021 10:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Stopping CPAP Due to Sinus Lift Bone Graft
Replies: 5
Views: 2291

Stopping CPAP Due to Sinus Lift Bone Graft

I’m having a sinus lift bone graft over two teeth (#13+14) in preparation for implants. Dr said I’ll need to temporarily stop CPAP during recovery. I’ve pretty much used my CPAP every night since I started using it years ago. I’m worried about not using it as I have severe OSA. When I asked doctor h...
by SleepySunflower
Sun Sep 12, 2021 4:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How do you use your Neilmed?
Replies: 28
Views: 9309

Re: Sinus lift and Neil med sinus rinse

Many times they have to perform a sinus lift to insert implants in the maxillary, that is because the bone is much less dense than the mandible. Because the bone is less dense, they are more prone to fail. You need to see your oral surgeon ASAP for a panoramic x-ray to examine the state of your imp...
by SleepySunflower
Fri Aug 30, 2019 4:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Replacing filters
Replies: 36
Views: 5682

Re: Replacing filters

I got my Resemed Airsense 10 For Her in January 2019. I have changed the disposable filter twice in six months although upon examination, the "old" filters looked exactly the same as the replacement filters. There was no discernible difference in color between the old and the new filters. I tried b...
by SleepySunflower
Tue Jul 30, 2019 2:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Replacing filters
Replies: 36
Views: 5682

Re: Replacing filters

I got my Resemed Airsense 10 For Her in January 2019. I have changed the disposable filter twice in six months although upon examination, the "old" filters looked exactly the same as the replacement filters. There was no discernible difference in color between the old and the new filters. I tried bl...
by SleepySunflower
Fri May 24, 2019 5:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Camping power options for Respironics PR System One REMstar APAP or Resmed AirSense 10 for Her APAP
Replies: 3
Views: 974

Re: Camping power options for Respironics PR System One REMstar APAP or Resmed AirSense 10 for Her APAP

I'm pretty sure the power cord the the System One is unique to the System One. The input is straight 12V, so if the connector fits there's a good chance it will work. However, the warning that it is only for pressure under 11 makes me thing its undersized. The cable for the system one is heavy duty...
by SleepySunflower
Wed May 22, 2019 11:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Camping power options for Respironics PR System One REMstar APAP or Resmed AirSense 10 for Her APAP
Replies: 3
Views: 974

Camping power options for Respironics PR System One REMstar APAP or Resmed AirSense 10 for Her APAP

I'm trying to figure out if I need to replace my charging equipment. In 2003, I had a Respironics Aria LX CPAP. For using CPAP while camping, I got a Respironics #1001979 Shielded DC Power Cord System and a 100 Amp Hour 12V deep cycle marine battery per Respironics recommendation. The Shielded DC Po...
by SleepySunflower
Wed May 22, 2019 9:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What to do when all methods of sleep apnea treatment are exhausted?
Replies: 67
Views: 24626

Re: What to do when all methods of sleep apnea treatment are exhausted?

Sometimes achieving successful CPAP therapy depends on putting all of the pieces together with your sleep team which includes your sleep doctor, durable medical equipment supplier with experienced technicians, and YOU. Keep trying, it's worth it! My mouth started dropping open at night after using C...
by SleepySunflower
Wed May 22, 2019 8:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Trying to donate 2 of our cpap machines
Replies: 10
Views: 5008

Re: Trying to donate 2 of our cpap machines

When I got my new Resmed AirSense 10 this year, I tried to find a place to donate my older, backup machines that still worked. I always keep the most recently used machine as backup. After doing an online search, I found that many of the charitable organizations will only accept used CPAP machines t...
by SleepySunflower
Thu Jul 30, 2015 1:56 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Respironics Nuance Pro Gel Nasal Pillow Mask larger headger
Replies: 1
Views: 1202

Re: Respironics Nuance Pro Gel Nasal Pillow Mask larger headger

The Respironics website doesn't indicate different sizes for the Nuance Pro Gel headgear: http://www.theanswer.philips.com/masks/nuance/ordering/

However, you might try contacting them to see if a larger size might be available: http://www.theanswer.philips.com/contact/

Good luck!