I generally don't respond to this kind of crap, but I have been reading some of the comments in this particular thread with great amusement. I also live in good ol' Wyoming, having had my fill of big citys. Damn right I'm from hickland and proud of it - Go Pokes - Oops we lost, plus now we need a ne...

Never change it while I sleep (usa a Remstar Auto). I use a setting of 4 on the HH and I love it and have no problems with rainout, but I do use a hose cover and keep it elevated.

I am one that has no beef with the medical community. As a matter of fact, I have a great deal of respect for most Drs. I know. Every profession, including mine, has it's share of jerks. Most in the medical community do have the patient's best interest in mind. I am not going to sit here and tell yo...

I have no experience with the heated hose, but $120 is a lot for a hose. I would suggest trying a hose cover first. I use a hose cover and have no problem with rainout but I also keep the hose elevated.

When I started with therapy it took me a couple of weeks to adjust to it, mainly becoming accustomed to wearing the full face mask. I did, however, notice a change in the way I fealt beginning with the first night. Hang in there and give it some time, but if you don't notice improvement it would be ...

Prior to using my APAP with heated humidifier I got 2-3 sinus infections a year, even with a humidifier on my furnace. Since starting my APAP I have had only 1 sinus infection since 10/03 when I started with APAP. The only thing I (and my Dr.) can attribute it to is the use of the heated humidifier ...

I also had nothing but problems with Lincare, which is why I no longer use them for my supplies. They were very expensive and they never could get the billing right. The local office provides fantastic service, but all billing, etc. is handled centrally for the state out of a differnet office - What...

I fly on at least a dozen trips a year, taking my APAP with me as a carry on and have had no problems with airport security letting me through with it. Sometimes I get a new agent that has not seen many (or any) CPAPs so it takes a little longer with them but after the supervisor shows up there is n...

I have been using the flexfit 431 for about a year. Am currently looking for a different mask to use. The flexfit 431 is a great mask and I have good results with it. However, be prepared to replace the silicone seal monthly as the sides break down causing leaks. The replacement seals are about $48 ...

I have BCBS of CA and was told the same by BCBS as dataq1 about a replacement. I obtained the statement of medical necessity from my dr., had it faxed to the insurance company, obtained the pre-authorization, got the machine and the insurance company paid with no problems.

I'm sure this post will once again be deleted by you guys. I really think you are missing the point in the article. When I seem comments in the article like falsifying logs I have no sympathy at all for the truck driver, as he dserves what he gets. Sounds like the issue is more one of lying in the l...

I have had two surgeries over the past year, both using general anesthesia and unfortunately both on my Achilles. The real issue is not the use of the CPAP during surgery, as the Anestheologist handled that for me. It's the time in the recovery room where it may be needed. During my visit with the A...

Haven't visited this site for quite a while. While some of the infrormation is useful, there is a lot of crap spread around. Seems that we should be focusing on the merits of the product rather that attempting to debate a company's pricing policies - Those belong on the business sites. I have in the...

Typically eight hours a night. Up at the same time every day (6 AM) whether it is a work day or not.

Had surgery about a month ago and was also "out" for over three hours. I spoke with the Dr. and Anestheseologist about it. All said they were not concerned about the sleep apnea during surgery, as the anestheseologist knows how to handle it during surgery. They did want me to bring my APAP with me, ...