Review of CPAP machines and Masks

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Review of CPAP machines and Masks

Post by pushkala » Thu Apr 05, 2012 3:16 am

Hi,
I am looking for reviews and comparisons of various popular CPAP machines and masks. I hope that you can point me in the right direction. Thanks

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Re: Review of CPAP machines and Masks

Post by pushkala » Thu Apr 05, 2012 7:42 am

I would really appreciate if someone can tell me where to start. I'm lost with the number of different kinds of machines available and just dont knw where to look
Thanks

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Re: Review of CPAP machines and Masks

Post by Slinky » Thu Apr 05, 2012 8:21 am

Go to cpap.com and click on CPAP Machines. You can read reviews for each machine there and the software even allows a comparison of the various PAPs.

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Re: Review of CPAP machines and Masks

Post by esangston » Thu Apr 05, 2012 8:25 am

Look for a data capable machine. Beyond that they are all pretty much the same. Mask wise, it's whatever works for you. Everyone has a different comfort level and requirements. Cpap.com has reviews of machines and masks. If you have a dme in my experience, they are all kinda brand specific. Like when you go to a restaurant and they only have coke products. that could just be the 3 dmes in my area though. Good luck

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Re: Review of CPAP machines and Masks

Post by pushkala » Sun Apr 08, 2012 1:43 pm

Thanks a lot for the replies. I'll check out CPAP.com . Really appreciate it

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Re: Review of CPAP machines and Masks

Post by Janknitz » Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:32 am

By "data capable" we mean EFFICACY data. Do not accept a machine without AHI AND leak data. My blog has a list of which machines have EFFICACY data. I do need to update it for two new Philips Respironics machines. I recommend against the IQ model because it acts as an APAP for only 30 days--silly if you later need to test your settings.

So be sure to check for EFFICACY data once you've narrowed down your choice of machines.
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Re: Review of CPAP machines and Masks

Post by sleepnationtv » Tue Apr 10, 2012 7:48 am

Take a look at the education section of our site there are videos on most of the masks and machines. If you have any questions you can also email us at cpaplibrary@gmail.com

http://www.cpaplibrary.com/education

Let me know if you have any questions.

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