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by birdshell
Fri Aug 21, 2009 8:59 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP Purchasing on the internet
Replies: 22
Views: 2060

Re: CPAP Purchasing on the internet

FYI: I bought a machine from cpap.com in January of 2009. This was a ResMed Vantage, which did NOT come with a clinician's manual. I would say that probably has to do with ResMed, rather than cpap.com.

Karen,
Who was a little bit disappointed, but has resources...
by birdshell
Thu Aug 20, 2009 11:36 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Darth Vader or...
Replies: 9
Views: 2472

Re: Darth Vader or...

Yah, well the old gas masks were just not cutting it...

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Karen,
Who found the leaks excessive
by birdshell
Thu Aug 20, 2009 11:21 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mask Sterilization Chemicals
Replies: 17
Views: 4031

Re: Mask Sterilization Chemicals

Two different sources have told me that they use chlorine bleach. One was the RT at my first DME after I turned in my original Swift, which she said was going to be bleached and sent to the lab where I had had my PSG and titration studies. The other was a sleep tech who was discussing a used mask b...
by birdshell
Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Doctor Says Rooster's Studies More Accurate
Replies: 22
Views: 2801

Re: Doctor Says Rooster's Studies More Accurate

Who says all of the monkeys are doing any better than the birds, eh, Rooster?

And, I promise to use my new fountain pen to write you faithfully, should the need arise. Chicken scratches only, of course...

Karen,
Who has been looking for a new font
by birdshell
Wed Aug 19, 2009 10:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How do YOU dry the hose?
Replies: 53
Views: 7228

Re: How do YOU dry the hose?

I don't get it - if it IS clean (as in just cleaned) why worry about drying it? Why not just put on and use it? You will just be adding more moisture to the dry hose, no? To me drying it in room air will likely add many more impurities than you had before the cleaning. Thank you, Gumby...I figure t...
by birdshell
Wed Aug 19, 2009 10:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: BIG UPDATE: NEW RESPIRONICS PR Series Auto CPAP Released!
Replies: 328
Views: 71438

Re: NEW RESPIRONICS PR Series Auto CPAP Machine Released!

Pictures.... http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx58/socalmonkey2/Picture5-2.png http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx58/socalmonkey2/Picture6-2.png I love the placement of the hose outlet! This is a BIG improvement!!! And it's got something new called C-Flex Plus (C-Flex+). Also A-Flex... I WANT O...
by birdshell
Tue Aug 11, 2009 3:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT: waiting on a call... hoping for the best...
Replies: 146
Views: 14326

Re: OT: waiting on a call... hoping for the best...

Paul, this is from a former physical education teacher: It makes a lot of sense to have an active day, followed by one with less walking. The muscle tissue is torn down a bit by exercise, and then takes a day or two to rebuild. This is true no matter what; your mother may not be a weight lifter doi...
by birdshell
Sun Aug 02, 2009 8:35 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: only 20 days in, and have a question. . .
Replies: 4
Views: 931

Re: only 20 days in, and have a question. . .

Padacheek makes a very nice cushion cover, which is my term for lack of another. I didn't see it on her website, but if you would PM her or contact her through her site, she will make a custom layer for you that will solve your problem. She also makes hose covers that will help to insulate that nic...
by birdshell
Sun Aug 02, 2009 8:21 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT: waiting on a call... hoping for the best...
Replies: 146
Views: 14326

Re: OT: waiting on a call... hoping for the best...

...They have been adjusting her meds and got her started on insulin injections. She tells me the insulin injections are not nearly as bad as some folks have told her they would be. I guess this is another case of where the thought of the thing builds up unnecessary anxiety. They increased the insul...
by birdshell
Sat Aug 01, 2009 1:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Why does bathroom trips and sleep apnea go together?
Replies: 15
Views: 3794

Re: Why does bathroom trips and sleep apnea go together?

If you want to really impress people, tell them that the hormone that the heart produces that increases urine production is called atrial natriuretic peptide. Then watch their eyes glaze over. Hi jdm2857 Got to admit that I don't get into too many conversations about that subject. But if I ever do ...
by birdshell
Tue Jul 07, 2009 6:55 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: wearing cpap mask
Replies: 5
Views: 782

Re: wearing cpap mask

And, you apparently have Brad Pitt's nose...so THAT isn't a problem...



Karen,
Who is hoping for Angelina's lips
by birdshell
Sat Jul 04, 2009 11:57 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Call For Votes: Product Challenge 10 - Pick the Battle
Replies: 15
Views: 4438

Re: Call For Votes: Product Challenge 10 - Pick the Battle

Issac wrote:Why bother with Hybrid and Liberty.
Gee, I thought the same thing...


Issac wrote:Hybrid is light years better.
but would vote for the Liberty being FAR superior to the Hybrid.


Karen,
Who has used both


by birdshell
Thu Jul 02, 2009 12:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Huge Jump in Leak Rate - New Machine/Mask
Replies: 34
Views: 4973

Re: Huge Jump in Leak Rate - New Machine/Mask

Ginny, my friend! 'Tis really YOU? Not to be old school, or anything, but have you tried securing the Headrest with tights leg(s)? I cannot remember, but *think* you may be a deconstructor of our beloved Headrest/Aura/Twilight NP/Headrest. I use 2 tights legs and have a nearly perfect leak rate of ...
by birdshell
Sat Jun 27, 2009 9:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT: waiting on a call... hoping for the best...
Replies: 146
Views: 14326

Re: OT: waiting on a call... hoping for the best...

GREAT NEWS, PAUL!!! I am so glad to hear that the surgery went well, and that it came off a bit sooner. That somehow seems to be a positive sign! My own grandmother had a stroke at 86 and had some paralysis and speech affected by the brain damage. She very much had a positive attitude, and rather s...
by birdshell
Fri Jun 26, 2009 6:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT: waiting on a call... hoping for the best...
Replies: 146
Views: 14326

Re: OT: waiting on a call... hoping for the best...

I am also thinking of you and your mom. Sending all the positive thoughts your way that I can, and may I observe that your mother seems to be one tough lady? She isn't going to ACCEPT anything less than the best possible outcome with an attitude like, "It's not like I'm dying or anything!" That sai...