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by SleepGeek
Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Frustrated with the BiPap machine
Replies: 3
Views: 381

Re: Frustrated with the BiPap machine

I think that the doctors are just into it for the money Many sleep docs are in it just for the money. IF you let us know where you are someone may be able to point you to a good one. the BiPap machine is like a torture instrument, but I was also told by the ears, nose, and throat doctor that I migh...
by SleepGeek
Thu Mar 21, 2024 6:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Best pillow for side sleeper
Replies: 15
Views: 1723

Re: Best pillow for side sleeper

That small pillow between the knees is important.
I've been known to use a knee pillow to lay my head on.
It fills the space between my head and the mattress to keep my neck and spine straight. And it's small enuff the mask can hang off the end of the pillow.
by SleepGeek
Thu Mar 21, 2024 6:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Battery recommendation?
Replies: 13
Views: 1031

Re: Battery recommendation?

Whatever you decide on you should try at home for several weeks before leaving to work out any problems.
tobindia wrote:
Wed Mar 20, 2024 4:56 pm
I definitely want pass-through functionality.
iiwm I wouldn't trust pass-through any place that serves the power in spurts. But then I use DC power at home too.

Good Luck
by SleepGeek
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:00 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Any reason Airsense 10 is waking me more than 560p
Replies: 6
Views: 1331

Re: Any reason Airsense 10 is waking me more than 560p

BlizzardUK wrote:
Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:22 pm
I keep getting woken up a couple of times a night by air blasting out of the mask around my nose,
I guess that is the difference between a BiPap and a bilevel.
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by SleepGeek
Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:52 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Battery recommendation?
Replies: 13
Views: 1031

Re: Battery recommendation?

galeforcewinds wrote:
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:40 pm
It's not a device--it is a function of some backup batteries
A link to this backup battery type would be helpful.
by SleepGeek
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Alternate Bilevel
Replies: 7
Views: 656

Re: Alternate Bilevel

Sorry I misunderstood.
by SleepGeek
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Battery recommendation?
Replies: 13
Views: 1031

Re: Battery recommendation?

2) Do I want pass-through functionality? With pass-through functionality, your battery will pass AC wall power directly to your bipap machine and not use any battery power as long as power is up. If there is a power outage, the battery will immediately switch to powering your bipap from the battery...
by SleepGeek
Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:56 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Battery recommendation?
Replies: 13
Views: 1031

Re: Battery recommendation?

I know that I must have one that is TSA-approved, and obviously weight and runtime are important. I encourage you to speak directly with your airline and find out what restrictions they have. Then spend some time searching and reading this forum for similar situations. https://www.cpaptalk.com/sear...
by SleepGeek
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: understanding AHI
Replies: 5
Views: 369

Re: understanding AHI

johndobbs wrote:
Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:58 pm
After searching, I determined that my AHI is 15.8.
johndobbs wrote:
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:07 pm
I just learned of the fact that my machine would have a measurement of an event of apnea.
Where did you get the 15.8 number from? If not from the cpap screen?
by SleepGeek
Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:30 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Prescription for specific mask?
Replies: 1
Views: 237

Re: Prescription for specific mask?

Ask your DR to write this script saying "Mask of patients choice".

Get a copy of that and for your cpap in your hand.
by SleepGeek
Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: understanding AHI
Replies: 5
Views: 369

Re: understanding AHI

Most here like to see our AHI below 2 at least below 5.

If you are not computer saavy do you have a family member who could help you download some software that can help find tune your therapy?

There is FREE software to download and post your results to get the best help here.
by SleepGeek
Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: DeVilbiss stops making sleep apnea devices
Replies: 16
Views: 2772

Re: DeVilbiss stops making sleep apnea devices

Bertha deBlues wrote:
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:38 am
I'm not a computer whiz, but this link should work if you copy/paste it into a new browser window: https://pge.post-gazette.com/pf3/edition/20240317/3
Your link works fine. I was surprised to find this wasn't behind a paywall.
by SleepGeek
Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Take mask off in the middle of the night
Replies: 4
Views: 427

Re: Take mask off in the middle of the night

jbpogue wrote:
Sun Mar 17, 2024 5:55 pm
Take off my mask
It was normal for me when I first started. In time your body/mind will get used to it. It might be helpful to keep a log of the hours you used the mask.
by SleepGeek
Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP lung/chest pain
Replies: 3
Views: 487

Re: CPAP lung/chest pain

audihere wrote:
Fri Mar 15, 2024 3:58 pm
I have ENT appointment next week.
I think you'd be better off with a pulmonologist esp. one that specializes in sleep.