Hello, sort of new here.

[FreemasonCyclist]

Hi all,

I am sort of new here. I joined a while back, posted a little bit, but stopped for a while. I am back now and hope to be more active in the group.

I have used 2 CPAP machines over the last 5+ years. My first was a Respironics Remaster Pro CFLEX. It was set to one pressure setting and that was it. I constantly had problems with the mask breaking where the head gear attached to the mask. It is a ball and socket design and the ball constantly caused the socket part to chip away and would no longer hold. A very poor design. I contacted Respironics about it and they refused to redesign it. So I switched to a better machine. I now have a Res Med Autoset Vantage. It is a variable pressure machine. When it first starts it is at 8 and ramps up to what ever I need as I sleep, up to a max. of 18. I also have the humidifier for the ResMed, but only use it in the winter time when it is drier. I don't need it in the summer, especially with my new direct vent heating/cooling system in my home. I will keep the Respironics as a back up machine in case I need it. The mask I use with the ResMed is the Ultra Mirage II. It is a simple silicon mask that has yet to break where it connects to the head gear.

[Julie]

Hi, I think you are very optimistic in thinking the company would re-design a mask for you , but I guess it was worth a try. Respironics masks are known for being flimsy, but their machines are great, and Resmed's just the opposite in both instances, and of course other companies make machines and masks too. I didn't hear any questions in your posting, but if you'd like some help with anything, just ask. Fill in your profile (member page) with your equipment and settings so they'll automatically show up at the bottom of your posts when you write in, so we can all see what you're dealing with from the beginning.