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by happybreather
Sat Jun 11, 2022 10:30 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed F30 mask causing AHI to dramatically increase
Replies: 6
Views: 661

Re: Resmed F30 mask causing AHI to dramatically increase

I use a ResMed F30 mask. It leaks like crazy. I have watched videos, etc. Nothing seems to work to curtail the leakage. Because of the high leakage, you are going to have a higher AHI. I used to use the F20. No leakage and much much lower AHI. However, I would wake up in the morning with a giant red...
by happybreather
Tue May 03, 2022 8:14 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Most comfortable full face mask?
Replies: 26
Views: 2100

Most comfortable full face mask?

For many years I used the ResMed F20 mask. The only problem was that I had a big red whelp on the bridge of my nose every morning. I tried surgical tape. Helped somewhat. I tried gel strips. Got a lot of leakage. After fighting the red whelps for many years, I decided to try the F30. No more red whe...
by happybreather
Sat Feb 05, 2022 9:20 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Delay in getting Replacements for Resmed CPAP
Replies: 9
Views: 2015

Delay in getting Replacements for Resmed CPAP

Has anyone had any experience in getting replacements for ResMed CPAP machines from DME's? Am I looking at a month, 2 months, 3 months, etc? I realize that the ongoing Phillips recall is impacting ResMed machine availability.
by happybreather
Fri Jan 14, 2022 9:18 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Availability of ResMed CPAP machines
Replies: 2
Views: 5758

Availability of ResMed CPAP machines

Does anyone know how difficult it is for Durable Medical Suppliers to get ResMed CPAP machines for Medicare patients? Just by looking on the internet at offerings of ResMed machines, it appears that the prices have greatly inflated, probably due to the Phillips recall and the general inflation that ...
by happybreather
Thu Jun 10, 2021 12:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Red Mask Blisters on bridge of nose
Replies: 14
Views: 1100

Re: Red Mask Blisters on bridge of nose

Thanks everyone. Lately, I have tried doubling, or even tripling Nexcare flexible clear tape. That seems to help. Bridge of nose gets slightly red, but that's probably the best I can expect.
by happybreather
Sun Jun 06, 2021 9:35 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Red Mask Blisters on bridge of nose
Replies: 14
Views: 1100

Red Mask Blisters on bridge of nose

I use an ResMed F20 full face mask, and I am getting a lot of red skin marks across the bridge of my nose. I am looking for anything to help stop the red blister marks. I have tried gel packs, but when I use those, I get a lot of leakage around the edges. I have tried reducing the strap tension, but...
by happybreather
Thu Apr 22, 2021 11:17 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResMed ASV For Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 710

Re: ResMed ASV For Sale

Price reduced to $250, plus shipping.
by happybreather
Wed Apr 14, 2021 9:56 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResMed ASV For Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 710

Re: ResMed ASV For Sale

Price reduced to $300.
by happybreather
Sun Mar 28, 2021 1:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResMed ASV For Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 710

ResMed ASV For Sale

ResMed S9 VPAP Adapt, Model 36037. Run hours 6640. Includes carrying case, humidifier and water container, climateline hose, and power cable with brick. Excellent condition. The model 36037 is the late model S9 with ASV Auto. Asking $400, plus shipping.
by happybreather
Mon Mar 22, 2021 12:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: SOLD!!! Resmed AirCurve 10 ASV FOR SALE!
Replies: 5
Views: 802

Re: Resmed AirCurve 10 ASV FOR SALE!

I am interested. You can contact me at dawkins121@bellsouth.net. Why no data card?
by happybreather
Sun Aug 25, 2019 10:31 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.
Replies: 766
Views: 2118929

Re: Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.

Catnapper For years my wife told me that i had a sleep problem. Kept her awake at night holding my breath, she thinking I was not going to take that next breath. Finally, I went to my internists and he told me to take an in home sleep test. I scored 58 events per minute. I then was referred to a doc...
by happybreather
Sun Jun 09, 2019 11:23 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed Aircurve 10 ASV Configuration
Replies: 25
Views: 4185

Re: Resmed Aircurve 10 ASV Configuration

As a new ASV user, it is going to take a little time. My best advise is as follows: Turn off Ramp Up. I have found that the low pressure in the ramp up process only make breathing more difficult. Turn on ASVAuto. Have a fairly high starting pressure, like EPAP 8-11. I use 10. The higher starting pre...
by happybreather
Sat Apr 13, 2019 2:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: SoClean question and distilled water
Replies: 34
Views: 3751

Re: SoClean question and distilled water

I use my SoClean for sanitizing my hose only. I clean my mask and reservoir with soap and water. I undertake this process once a week. Seems to be enough.
by happybreather
Thu Nov 15, 2018 12:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What does it feel like to use an ASV CPAP if you don’t need it?
Replies: 12
Views: 3481

Re: What does it feel like to use an ASV CPAP if you don’t need it?

You are sound asleep. When the machine intervenes and forces a breath, it does not awaken you. In my case, at least, I sleep through the entire event, or events. It feels perfectly normal. Sometimes I awaken in the early morning to find air bubbling out the side of my mask. But that is just from the...
by happybreather
Wed Aug 22, 2018 8:11 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Travel machines
Replies: 30
Views: 29263

Re: Travel machines

I use my ResMed S9 Adapt as my travel machine, without the humidifier. I briefly had a small travel machine (Transcend), and it was sort of a problem. It is small, light weight, and squirley. Easily fell off the night stand with the slightest movement of the air hose. The S9 is a much better choice,...