. . . If death from apnea is extremely rare, ... ? . . . If you mean acute death from an Apnic episode, this is extremely rare (but not unknown). However, Sleep Apnea can cause cardio-vascular issues, diabetes, and a host of other health issues that can impact your longevity and/or quality of life....

I replace things when they (1) show stretch marks, tears, discoloration, inelasticity, failure of velcro to hold, etc., (2) when there is discoloration or any hint of odor, or (3) when there is leaking or the quality of the seal is compromised.

Yes, check the tightness of your mask. Too tight is just as bad as too loose.

Epsecially check the relative tightness of the top and bottom, and check that left and right are equal.

Most masks inflate like a ballon in order to create a seal. Too tight can prevent that from working correctly.

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Tue Dec 17, 2024 10:06 am

The "unfiltered air" that may possibly escape your filter is your room air..the same air you and your family breathe day in and day out. How do you think it
will harm you?

While it's the same air I breathe all day, I think I can sleep better is some of the pollen and dust don't make it through!

Philips M Series was discontinued August, 2010.

Medicare and most private insurance will pay for a new one after five years.

I suggest you get a new one and not another Philips. You probably couldn't get a Philips in the US if you want to, as they no longer sell here.

Some patients love the ramp. I hate it!

However, it it helps you; by all means.

If you're not getting any benefit, I suggest turning it off.

Medicare for me has always wanted only to know if I use CPAP therapy to continue paying for machines and supplies. Nothing is ever discussed about how I feel from therapy, my AHIs, reports...nothing. It is only whether or not I comply with using CPAP, not how well therapy is going. They (medicare a...

Regardless of which machine you have, it sounds like you didn't have a sleep test, or that the results were not communicated to your DME. It's likely that 20 is too high. It's also likely that 4 is too low.

D.H. His was a "Recertified" unit that had 4 hours on it". No one mentioned that the Dreamstation 2 was recalled, but there is info that should be shared about the formaldehyde levels. DS 2 "recertified?" There is no "fix" for this machine that they can make. I have no issue with DS2. No bad smells...

The AirSense 10 CPAP will store up 365 days worth of data internally, and will catch up when you get to place that has service. Even if you don't have service until you get home, you'll get caught up then. Make sure to inform the cruise line that you'll be bringing a CPAP abord. They sometimes don't...

I thought that Philips was not selling (or otherwise distributing) new CPAP machines in the US!

I had to put my DreamStation 2 away after reading articles about the formaldehyde, you may want to read this. https://www.propublica.org/article/philips-recall-machines-chemicals-of-concern Phillips said their test show low amounts of formaldehyde. https://www.philips.com/a-w/about/news/archive/sta...

If you own an APAP, you can use it in CPAP mode. This seems more sensible than changing the machine, in the event that CPAP is more appropriate for you.

Also, if somehow you find that you do want an APAP, you already have one!

Instead of snapping a photo, it would be better to send a screen print.

If you can't do, please they the entire screen into the photo. The information on the left, the top, and the bottom is important.

I have no idea who or where my "Sleep Center" or Sleep Doctor" is. It has been several years since I visited one. The last two I visited I saw a PA. I wouldn't recognize the Doctor if he bit me. Any actual advice I have received from an SD turned out to be the opposite of what actually worked. So f...