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by HoustonMedic08
Wed Jun 07, 2017 5:45 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Travel CPap
Replies: 16
Views: 3252

Re: Travel CPap

I travel often as well, probably one night away from home a week on average, so I can definitely relate to these frustrations! I prefer travelling light and I've been very happy with the HDM Z1. I currently pack the AirFit P10 Nasal Pillows with it, although I prefer the DreamWear mask I have at hom...
by HoustonMedic08
Thu Jun 18, 2015 8:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Backpacking, Hiking and Camping - the PowerAdd Pilot Pro
Replies: 245
Views: 211244

Re: Backpacking, Hiking and Camping - the PowerAdd Pilot Pro

Update: I've gotten three consecutive nights (around 6 hrs a night) with the Pilot Pro and my machine at 10cm of pressure (no humidifier). For me, I've found I can go quite fine for a few nights with no humidification. Not super comfortable but not awful either. I can get two nights while simultaneo...
by HoustonMedic08
Tue Jun 16, 2015 4:55 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: using distilled water in the humidiefer
Replies: 22
Views: 6244

Re: using distilled water in the humidiefer

I wouldn't obsess too much over distilled or "partially distilled" or even purified water. The goal is to prolong your tank's life by preventing mineral build-up. I use distilled from the grocery store at home, and tap water on the road, and wash everything out once a week or so. And then soak in vi...
by HoustonMedic08
Wed Jun 10, 2015 5:10 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What does the sleep doc do long-term?
Replies: 23
Views: 5309

Re: What does the sleep doc do long-term?

So it's been 2-3 months since I got my CPAP machine and I'm due for a follow-up visit with the sleep doc. I've never actually seen the doc, only an NP, who has been excellent to work with. I'm just not really convinced I want to give the half-day of time away from my work (which is keeping me plenty...
by HoustonMedic08
Tue Apr 21, 2015 8:04 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Backpacking, Hiking and Camping - the PowerAdd Pilot Pro
Replies: 245
Views: 211244

Re: Backpacking, Hiking and Camping - the PowerAdd Pilot Pro

Picked up one of these and used it last weekend on an overnight. Took just the pump half of my PR System One Series 60 and it went from 100% battery to 85% in the first night. Overall I'm pretty impressed. At home I ran it for 10 minutes each at pressure settings up to 20 cmH2O without problems. The...
by HoustonMedic08
Tue Apr 07, 2015 9:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: DIY small humidifier solution
Replies: 7
Views: 4376

DIY small humidifier solution

I started CPAP very recently, and it's definitely been good for me. I can't imagine life without it, honestly. I've found I really benefit from humidification, and I'm pondering a lightweight/low-space travel/camping setup. My job often takes me to fairly austere places where I don't have the benefi...
by HoustonMedic08
Thu Apr 02, 2015 10:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New CPAP user from Texas---I have a lot to learn!
Replies: 3
Views: 513

New CPAP user from Texas---I have a lot to learn!

Greeting...this forum was hugely helpful for me in navigating the perilous waters of selecting and purchasing my first CPAP machine. My first night on CPAP was incredible...I had no idea how bad off I was before. I'm a paramedic clinical manager/paramedic educator by trade and as my title says, I'm ...