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by billbolton
Thu Jan 19, 2023 6:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Altitude - Climbing above 10,000
Replies: 1
Views: 311

Re: Altitude - Climbing above 10,000

1. Is there a machine that will work this high? Quite simply. no. Read these... https://sleepapnea.sleep-disorders.net/living/cpap-high-elevation https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3837559/ If you have any respiratory issues (of any sort- awake or asleep) you serioulsy need to consider th...
by billbolton
Tue Jan 17, 2023 5:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Does modem on Resmed AirSense 11 work internationally?
Replies: 17
Views: 7080

Re: Does modem on Resmed AirSense 11 work internationally?

Anyone knows if AS11 modem and reports work internationally? It will depend on the state of the WAN networks in the countries you to travel to, both interms of standards/bands available and scope of network coverage. In general, the urban areas of most Westernised countries should be fine. Otherwis...
by billbolton
Tue Jan 17, 2023 5:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResMed 11 AutoSet makes inhalation noise when inhaling but otherwise completely silent
Replies: 26
Views: 2822

Re: Insurance changed my CPAP equipment (presumably without notifying my doctor)

I got the impression the 11 wasn’t that big of an upgrade Your impressions really don't amount to anything much interms of sucessful therapy outcomes. The modem is whatever, but the DME said that my insurance demanded live information updates, so they changed it to the 11 (it seems like they could’...
by billbolton
Wed Jan 11, 2023 6:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP Supplies Last Up To 4x Longer in Austrlia per ResMed - Or Is It That Allowed Insurance Replacement Rules Different?
Replies: 31
Views: 4042

Re: CPAP Supplies Last Up To 4x Longer in Austrlia per ResMed - Or Is It That Allowed Insurance Replacement Rules Differ

Lane101 wrote:
Tue Jan 10, 2023 11:09 pm
Would love to hear their explanation as to why the same items should last from 2x to 4x as long in Australia versus what they recommend in the U.S.
This is not news..... it been known for a long time and discussed here previously on numerous occasions. :idea:
by billbolton
Tue Jan 10, 2023 6:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Concentration apneas when awake
Replies: 8
Views: 613

Re: Concentration apneas when awake

Andréa wrote:
Tue Jan 10, 2023 10:10 am
Happened to lie awake an hour scrolling, with my pap on. I know that I tend to pause breathing when concentrating but AHI 60‽
xPAP device data is only meaningful for autonomous sleep breathing.

Anything scored when you are awake is quite meaningless.
by billbolton
Fri Jan 06, 2023 5:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: AHI not good metric to determine CPAP effectiveness
Replies: 42
Views: 5731

Re: AHI not good metric to determine CPAP effectiveness

"Very few OSA patients have no other health problems. Since few people in the population at large have no health problems , that is just an extremely facile assertion. While it is certainly true that xPAP therapy does not address all Disordered Sleep Breathing health problems, nonetheless it does s...
by billbolton
Sat Dec 17, 2022 8:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Are There Any Decent Travel CPAPs?
Replies: 37
Views: 6915

Re: Are There Any Decent Travel CPAPs?

Dog Slobber wrote:
Sat Dec 17, 2022 9:54 am
The fact that so many do find the AirMini's noise to be problematic, is pretty compelling evidence that for some, it is a big deal.
The fact they sell like hotcakes is pretty compelling evidence that for so many its not a big deal at all. :roll:
by billbolton
Fri Dec 16, 2022 6:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Are There Any Decent Travel CPAPs?
Replies: 37
Views: 6915

Re: Are There Any Decent Travel CPAPs?

It appears that there are A LOT of people who are very displeased with their Airmini due to it being very noisy. Now, having never actually heard one I cannot personally vouch for how they really sound but I don't want to invest $1K in a machine that's going to keep me awake! Firstly ANY travel xPA...
by billbolton
Tue Nov 29, 2022 5:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Another reason not to trust Uncle Nicko
Replies: 124
Views: 7537

Re: Another reason not to trust Uncle Nicko

lazarus wrote:
Tue Nov 29, 2022 5:21 pm
I just don't watch it.
Strongly agree! :idea:
by billbolton
Mon Nov 21, 2022 9:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Airfit P10 mold in vent, does it mean mold in the cpap?
Replies: 11
Views: 813

Re: Airfit P10 mold in vent, does it mean mold in the cpap?

The "black" that slowly builds up on mask exhaust filters is just the fine particulate matter that is in all ambient air. It is not visible under normal circumstances until quite a lot of it has accumulated in one spot. :idea: The short-term standard for PM 2.5 (24-hour or daily average) is 35 micro...
by billbolton
Sat Jun 25, 2022 12:14 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Australian extended warranty - Resmed
Replies: 8
Views: 606

Re: Australian extended warranty - Resmed

chunkyfrog wrote:
Thu Jun 23, 2022 7:33 pm
Lifetime ads, tracking--have fun.
No.... perhaps a very occasional email about a new product or sleep week etc.
by billbolton
Sun May 22, 2022 4:06 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Question About ResMed N30i Frame/Cushion
Replies: 4
Views: 454

Re: Question About ResMed N30i Frame/Cushion

Seems the new frame and old cushion aren't compatible. I couldn't get one side of the cushion to connect to the frame. You will most likely find that the hard plastic connecting piece from your old nose piece is still in the headgear assembly, and that is why the new nose piece won't go in. You sho...
by billbolton
Mon May 16, 2022 7:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How do you keep the airmini from falling on the floor??
Replies: 10
Views: 927

Re: How do you keep the airmini from falling on the floor??

The additional AirMini Mount System pack, which includes the drawer clip, also includes a strap you can put between a mattress and the bed base. It has the locking adapter on the end for engaging with the AirMini caddy. It has worked very well for me when travelling. https://shop.resmed.com.au/resme...
by billbolton
Tue Mar 15, 2022 6:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Want schematic for Resmed Airmini
Replies: 5
Views: 744

Re: Want schematic for Resmed Airmini

Can anyone tell if it's possible to get the schematic? If that's impossible, can anyone tell me if it's possible to just buy a new board? Both are not possible unless you are authorised to undertake the repair of therapeutic goods by the relevant medical regulatory authority and approved by the sup...
by billbolton
Sun Feb 20, 2022 9:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: equipment profile is back!
Replies: 21
Views: 2155

Re: equipment profile is back!

It just came back for me... I didn't do anything!