Resmed S9 Problem

[Daseylover]

I have been a cpap user coming up on 4 years. I got a Resmed S9 in Oct 2010 because I heard it eliminates rainout with the use of heated tubing. (And it does !) But I have been having sinus issues/head colds ever since. The most recent is a sinus infection. I suspect it has something to do with the high humidity settings that are available with this machine without the problematic rainout issue. Has anyone had sinus issues from this machine ? Has anybody had a problem getting the settings right?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Kindly, Daseylover

[LinkC]

I have no experience with the S9 or a heated hose; but your analysis sounds probable. Have you tried backing off the humidity? Like to zero for a couple of nights to see if the congestion lessens?

I have used humidification in the winter when the house is heated (and dry). Never had a rainout problem...but I hang my hose over the headboard whether I humidify or not.

[kempo]

I'm just the opposite. I used the s9 auto without the climateline hose for the first 3 months of use. When I started using the climateline hose all of my sinus problems went away.

Have you tried the s9 using the slimline hose or just a regular cpap hose? Winter is almost over and spring is on the way.

[Daseylover]

I'm just the opposite. I used the s9 auto without the climateline hose for the first 3 months of use. When I started using the climateline hose all of my sinus problems went away.

Have you tried the s9 using the slimline hose or just a regular cpap hose? Winter is almost over and spring is on the way.

I am glad for you...that was what I was hoping for. Do you select a temperature and humidity level ? What are your settings ? Thanks

[kempo]

When using the climateline I set the temperature on 78 degrees. The climateline will deliver 80% humidity at what ever temperature you set it at. When warmer weather arrives I might go back to using the slimline hose in passover (off- no heat). It's very humid in the spring and summertime where I live.

[lbw]

I use the S9 without heated hose. Keep the humidity set at 4 all yr round. Haven't had any problems without rainout or sinus infections.

[ladyhen]

When using the climateline I set the temperature on 78 degrees. The climateline will deliver 80% humidity at what ever temperature you set it at. When warmer weather arrives I might go back to using the slimline hose in passover (off- no heat). It's very humid in the spring and summertime where I live.

There is actually an option through the clinician menu to be allow you to set heat and humidity separately from the main menu.

[sleeplessinaz]

Hi There----I use the S9 without that heated hose. (i have the slimline one) and I have the humidity set at 3 right now. Haven't had any problems without rainout or any sinus infections.

Carrie