I transitioned last year to Medicare. The sleep Dr said a sleep study was required and scheduled it. The DME provider said it wasn't, that all they needed was the original sleep study (which they had) and a note from the Dr saying I was using CPAP and still needed it. That worked. No new sleep study...

I confirmed covid on Friday. The last two nights I’ve had mild insomnia, stuffy nose, aches for a day. During the day it hasn’t been bad but sleep has been almost impossible. Switching between masks. Restless. It helped me to take one sudafed before going to bed to temporally clear the congestion f...

I like the heated hose and when got the Airsense 11 I bought one at the same time. It seems to help with dry mouth and throat issues. Unfortunately, I think they are hard to find right now. I got one at my local DME provider even though it's not in stock online anywhere.

I wonder if part of this experience is because many people on CPAP are there only due to employment requirements. I was as I was in the transportation field overseen by the DOT. At the time I was glad to get help, but I admit my big emphasis in the process was make sure all the T's were crossed in o...

Cpap 2017, thanks for your response but also concerned about having those buds in your ears all night. I tried regular ear plugs and for me it seemed to enhance the turbulence. Yea, it's a bit of trial and error. I'm a side sleeper and I found one that doesn't bother me on that side. Earplugs are q...

I have used both the new and original n30i cushions and I prefer the original. I do like that the new one diffuses the air much better and quieter. I have two issues: For me the new design feels more difficult for me to exhale almost like I am starved for air. And secondly I love the mask but I am ...

I tried it the first few days but found that just as I was drifting off it would ramp up. The change would wake me up. That was several years ago. Haven't since.

Aretino wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 01, 2022 9:32 am

I drilled a 3/8" hole in the top of the Resmed Aircurve tank with a step drill bit to facilitate the rubber plug. I use a small funnel to add water.

Thanks. I couldn't really see what was going on. Very nice solution!

chunkyfrog wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 30, 2022 8:50 am

RobertS975 wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 30, 2022 7:07 am

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I assume the ResMed has heard complaints about the new style and material.

I doubt they actually "heard" anything at all.

Get you hooked on a quality product, then degrade it over time to increase profit margin.

Aretino wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 30, 2022 9:33 am

The mod I made.

Could you post a photo a little further away from the machine?

I've had two basal cell carcinomas on my nose and two mohs surgeries to fix. I was forced to try a cushion that didn't go on top of the nose. I gave the nasal masks a valiant effort but due to nose structure and congestion could make it work. I got around to the F30i and haven't gone back.

Tregster wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 27, 2022 11:14 pm

I wouldn't think pressurized air could get into the external waterer bottle due to the fact that the hose would be under the water level in the main chamber?

Maybe since the waterer bottle doesn't have any way for pressure to escape, it acts in concert under the pressure of the main tank.

GrumpyHere wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 27, 2022 9:55 am

CPAP2017 wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 26, 2022 2:31 pm

Also, how does the birdfeeder not overfull the tank?

The same way that those water coolers with the five gallon bottles work - air pressure.

That might be a more elegant solution then as long as it could be made stable.

Thanks. I should have said, but I modded and Airsense 11. Also, how does the birdfeeder not overfull the tank?

Refilling the tank without dumping the water is fine if one uses distilled water. But, if one uses tap water, it will dramatically increase the mineral buildup. I use tap water, dump and refill every night, mineral build up isn't a problem. someone made a mod to allow one to add a bigger tank that ...