They should clearly state which type test it is classified as....call them up and ask them. If you don't have any leads on the face or head....there is zero way to document actual sleep and in my mind for a test to be a sleep test they need to be able to say if you slept or not and what stage sleep...

would the portable sleep study be just as accurate as the lab study? would it be a good way to diagnose sleep apnea and how severe or mild it is? It depends on how many channels of data the home sleep study gathers as to how accurate it is going to be. Read up on the different types. http://freecpa...

Congratulations on your first night with CPAP! How did you sleep -- solidly, lots of wake-ups, or ...? Your numbers are good, and I believe you can improve them. First step: please reset your minimum to 6. If that goes well, continue to raise it gradually. What you're aiming for is a minimum that w...

hey guys, i hope everyone is doing well so i ended up ordering a new filter and water chamber in the end and i waited for it to be shipped thats why it took so long. i finally tried using the machine last night, i will attach the reports below the first one is a 2 hour nap and the 2nd one is a full ...

Most of us just wipe the machine if it looks dusty, but otherwise don't do anything to it... there's no need and no alcohol is needed. You can just wipe the hose attachment if you like, if it looks dirty (highly unlikely though), but otherwise do nothing. Do look for pink slime (bits, not lots) in ...

First thing to do....figure out exactly which system one model you have. Look on the bottom of the blower for a sticker with the model number...it may begin with DS or REF and then followed by 3 digits. It's those 3 digits that tells us exactly which model you have. It's going to be either model 55...

You've gotten a lot of great advice and reassurance. One suggestion: try using the machine during the day, set up outside your bedroom, while you watch TV or read. This will help you start getting used to the feel of things -- much better than starting out by lying in the dark hoping you will fall ...

Welcome to the forum. Trust me, you'll not regret finding this forum. Yes.... by all means use the machine. You can clean the humidifier with soapy water and maybe soak it in a little water/vinegar solution. Many folks here have bought used machines without any worry. The mask you chose is good, bu...

Hello everyone! my name is John and im from the Philippines ( please forgive me if my english is bad and inconsistent) i really need and would greatly appreciate your advice and expertise on my situation so 2 months ago i suddenly started waking up 5 hours into my sleep with heartburn and a racing h...