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by metaltech
Fri Mar 21, 2025 12:42 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: changing pressure settings on a dreamstation gen 1 bipap st
Replies: 5
Views: 13632

Re: changing pressure settings on a dreamstation gen 1 bipap st

Thank you. I was able to change it. I was making it harder than it was. I was trying to find the setting to hit the ramp and knob. You are not in any category when you open the therapy settings. Thank you
by metaltech
Thu Mar 20, 2025 2:57 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: changing pressure settings on a dreamstation gen 1 bipap st
Replies: 5
Views: 13632

Re: changing pressure settings on a dreamstation gen 1 bipap st

I sent my machine back for the recall. Since the bipap st is so expensive PR stopped making them. There is no gen 2 bipap st. They replaced the insulation and sent another machine of the same type back. I went to google and youTube first, then I came here Thank you though
by metaltech
Wed Mar 19, 2025 3:51 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: changing pressure settings on a dreamstation gen 1 bipap st
Replies: 5
Views: 13632

changing pressure settings on a dreamstation gen 1 bipap st

Can anyone help me change my settings on a dream station gen 1 bipap st? I have done it before but am failing miserably. My Dr wants me to record my #'s at different settings over 5 weeks. I am giving up tonight and will try tomorrow. Thanks
by metaltech
Wed Jul 31, 2024 12:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: new innovations
Replies: 3
Views: 12629

new innovations

I have been out of the loop since the Phillips recall. Are there any new innovations since I now have Medicare and see my sleep Dr in Aug. I have been a Dream station user since the beginning, I am using the Bleep Eclipse mask solution Thank you
by metaltech
Fri Mar 11, 2022 5:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Philips recall priority update
Replies: 24
Views: 15843

Re: Philips recall priority update

If you have not talked to a Phillips representative and answered a questionaire about the recall please do it. I just got off of the phone with one. I called out of frustration. She said that the recall is scheduled by the end of the year but if you want priority you must contact them. They will not...
by metaltech
Mon Aug 09, 2021 5:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: problems Exhaling
Replies: 15
Views: 2270

Re: problems Exhaling

When you did your sleep study did they test you for bipap? I can not use a cpap. I can not exhale. The bipap has a lower exhalation pressure setting. I exhale at 1/2 of my inhalation pressure. I felt like I was suffocating. It raised anxiety and panic. After they tried bipap I did better
by metaltech
Mon Aug 09, 2021 5:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Using CPAP in hosptial - adding N95 material?
Replies: 11
Views: 2606

Re: Using CPAP in hosptial - adding N95 material?

As was suggested earlier an inline viral/bacterial filter wouldn't hurt. They just simply fit where your hose attaches to your machine. Unhook the hose attach the filter like the hose then reattach the hose.
by metaltech
Mon Jul 19, 2021 1:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Phillips / Philips Respironics recent recall notice discussion thread
Replies: 1268
Views: 1449622

Re: Sticky: Phillips Respironics recent recall notice discussion thread

I have had issues sleeping without bipap. I bought the bacterial filters. Should that help or am I still at risk if I started using my machine again?
by metaltech
Thu Jul 08, 2021 2:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Phillips / Philips Respironics recent recall notice discussion thread
Replies: 1268
Views: 1449622

Re: Sticky: Phillips Respironics recent recall notice discussion thread

I am in a tough situation here. I have a Phillips Respironics Bipap ST. I really need treatment. I was at a starting AHI of 69 and with treatment float between 4 and 10 on an average night. I have complex apnea. I am a CHF patient with moderate hypertension, dabetes, with back and knee issues. I hav...
by metaltech
Sun Feb 23, 2020 11:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasal pillow blowin' up my nose.
Replies: 17
Views: 2481

Re: Nasal pillow blowin' up my nose.

I have a similar problem but mine is oils at the base of my nose. I use a water proof surgical tape to help my product seal.
by metaltech
Mon Oct 07, 2019 11:38 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Type of sleep test needed to be prescribed a APAP machine versus CPAP?
Replies: 22
Views: 14578

Re: Type of sleep test needed to be prescribed a APAP machine versus CPAP?

I took a normal split study(2 night) sleep test at a hospital. I did horrible a AHI of 69. I was prescribed a bipap. It took my apneas down but not all of the way. The Dr then changed the prescription to a bipap st with noninvasive ventilation if I don't breath. I have a combination apnea. Both obst...
by metaltech
Mon Oct 07, 2019 11:27 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New user experiencing fluid retention (swollen legs/ankles).
Replies: 18
Views: 19219

Re: New user experiencing fluid retention (swollen legs/ankles).

I am a CHF patient. I had a widdow maker 2 1/2 yrs ago. I have run the gamut of 1 pill then another for its side effect. I was in denial of OSA or CSA for my entire adult life. In cardiac rehab 1 thing is they checked edema every day. As a heart patient I retained fluids and put on 50 lbs. I have be...
by metaltech
Mon Oct 07, 2019 11:13 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone "forget" to breathe while awake?
Replies: 22
Views: 88495

Re: Anyone "forget" to breathe while awake?

You described the old me. I was always training as a youth. I was usually playing games in 1 sport and in the early conditioning of another. I could never get my heart rate up to what they wanted in physicals. Now after survivinga widdow maker and so many drugs everything has changed. I don't breath...
by metaltech
Sun Oct 06, 2019 12:53 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Complete change in blood work
Replies: 6
Views: 11542

Re: Complete change in blood work

I have downloaded oscar. My #’s on Oscar the past few days has shown an AHI of 1.2 - 3.5. The only #’s I had to use were on the Dreammapper app. These are now showing around 7.3 -8.5. There is a huge difference.
by metaltech
Sat Oct 05, 2019 1:27 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bleep/DreamPort nasal mask review thread
Replies: 641
Views: 1205048

Re: Bleep/DreamPort nasal mask review thread

I tried unhooking from the hose at the diffuser. I pulled the diffuser out and had issues. Day 2 went perfect.