Best CPAP Machine

jennie_sanford · Post by **jennie_sanford** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:48 pm

Hello! Thank you for reading my post. I need to get a CPAP machine and I was hoping that all of you could help me find the best machine. Cost is not an issue. I need a machine that is VERY VERY QUIET, and I also need it to add moisture. It needs to be the best our there with those two qualities. WHAT machine would you suggest?

th · Post by th » Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:56 pm

Well, you will get a lot of different answers to this questions. I love my RemStar auto with C Flex with Heated humidifer that machine would be my vote for you to get . I know others will say the 420E.........both are very good machines.
th
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/respir ... ifier.html
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jennie_sanford · Post by **jennie_sanford** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:58 pm

th,
Thank you for replying so quickly, Do those two machines that you mentioned add moisture and are they quiet? Thanks again!

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 5:00 pm

RemStar auto with C Flex ,and HH, and get the software and card reader, what's in my SIG is good too.

Ritap1965 · Post by **Ritap1965** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 5:06 pm

I find my Remastar Auto with Heated Humidifer to be both quiet and comfortable. I do have the software and card reader so I can monitor my treatment. I have the Remstar on a low chair next to my bed and I can hardly hear that it is on. I have more noise from the mask than the machine. I have my humidity set to 2 which is low, goes from 1-5, and it is very effective.

th · Post by th » Wed Apr 05, 2006 5:52 pm

jennie_sanford wrote:th,
Thank you for replying so quickly, Do those two machines that you mentioned add moisture and are they quiet? Thanks again!

Jennie any machine that has a Humidifier will add moisture. I suggest you get a heated Humidifier. Most of the noise (IMO) will come from your mask that you choose. Most new cpap and apap are quiet. (IMO)You ask for the best machine but you need to also ask what is the best mask...which will open up another can of worms

some of the favorites masks........I am sure this list like the machines will grow
Activa
Breeze
Aura
ultra mirage full face
swift

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NightHawkeye · Post by **NightHawkeye** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 10:16 pm

jennie_sanford wrote:I need a machine that is VERY VERY QUIET, and I also need it to add moisture. It needs to be the best our there with those two qualities.

The reason you are getting so many recommendations for the Respironics Auto is because many of the folks here use Respironics machines and have been very satisfied with them. Click on the link below to see how many folks here use which machine.

viewtopic.php?t=7304

You have been getting a somewhat biased perspective so far (from satisfied customers though). Your three choices are:

Respironics Auto:
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/respir ... ifier.html

Resmed S8 Vantage
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/resmed ... p-h3i.html

Puritan Bennett 420E
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/1541

Of these the 420E has some major advantages. It is the smallest and lightest by far and it is packaged with its own monitoring software (excellent by accounts on this forum) for about the same price as the other machines. The software is a couple hundred dollar option for the other machines.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Bill (who thinks highly of his Respironics-auto, but is considering the 420E for travel)

reval · Post by **reval** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 1:38 am

The PB 420 is a very nice CPAP, but I don't think it is very quiet. I am quite sensitive to noise though. Without the humidifier, that appears to act as a muffler as well, I cannot even tolerate the noise of the PB 420.
I read more remarks/complaints of the noise level of the PB 420, but there are others who find it really quiet.

My MAP MinniMax CPAP is really quiet, much quieter than any of the other machines I tried (including a Remstar Auto). This German CPAP is, as far as I know, hardly available outside Europe, and even here they become less common since ResMed took over MAP (the manufacturer).

(If ResMed appreciates MAP's innovations and combines them with their own technology, we might see some beautiful CPAPs in the future. )

wading thru the muck! · Post by **wading thru the muck!** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 4:08 am

NightHawkeye wrote:
jennie_sanford wrote: Of these the 420E has some major advantages. It is the smallest and lightest by far and it is packaged with its own monitoring software (excellent by accounts on this forum) for about the same price as the other machines. The software is a couple hundred dollar option for the other machines.

... and one major disadvantage (for jennie). as reval said... "it's not very quiet"

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NightHawkeye · Post by **NightHawkeye** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 5:56 am

OK, now I'm confused. Jennie asked about a machine plus humidifier. I seem to recall that folks here have characterized the PB420E with its humidifier as very quiet (unless the machine has been faulty, which some have).

Am I misremembering?

Regards,
Bill

PS: Here's Snork1's most recent comment about his PB420E being quiet.
viewtopic.php?p=71555&highlight=#71555

chris_3503 · Post by **chris_3503** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 6:47 am

Hello,

Cpap machines are of different kinds:

1.REMstar Pro 2 C-Flex CPAP with bag, hose and manuals
2.REMstar Pro 2 C-Flex CPAP, REMstar Heated Humidifier with bag, hose and manuals
3.HC234 Humidified CPAP with bag, hose and manuals
4.GoodKnight 420G CPAP, GoodKnight H2O Heated Humidifier with bag, hose and manuals.
5.GoodKnight 420S CPAP with bag, hose and manuals.

Hope this helps you to choose a cpap machine.

Regards,
chris

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 6:50 am

It's luck of the draw, imho, as to whether any machine by any of the manufacturers will:

(A) be fairly quiet when you get it.

(B) will stay quiet.

You might want to ask if the vendor will take it back and give you a new one if the machine you first get makes a sound that annoys you. Everyone's "sound" tolerance varies.

I'd concentrate more on what features you want in a machine, and what mask you get. The mask is going to be the real key to being able to "do" this kind of treatment...more so than what machine you get unless you are prescribed a very high pressure and have trouble breathing out against it.

jennie_sanford · Post by **jennie_sanford** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 8:11 am

Wow, thank you SO much for all of the advice. Yes, I will have to make another post on masks I guess. Well, I think it is sounding like the RemStar Auto w/ Heated Humidifier sounds the best as far as a machine goes. Ok here are some other questions: What is C-flex?? and How does RemStar relate to Respironics? And my last question: where is the best place to get these machines? Thank you SO SO much for all of the help!

jennie_sanford · Post by **jennie_sanford** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 8:14 am

I also thought of another question: I have seen machines with altitude compensation. We live in Colorado...will this matter? I am not even too sure what it is. Thanks!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 10:39 am

jennie_sanford wrote:Wow, thank you SO much for all of the advice. Yes, I will have to make another post on masks I guess. Well, I think it is sounding like the RemStar Auto w/ Heated Humidifier sounds the best as far as a machine goes. Ok here are some other questions: What is C-flex?? and How does RemStar relate to Respironics? And my last question: where is the best place to get these machines? Thank you SO SO much for all of the help!

The Respironics RemStar Auto with Heated Humidifier is well-liked by many on this particular forum. That doesn't mean it is the best machine for you.

DId you have a PSG and titration study? What is your AHI? Were you diagnosied with OSA or CSA? What is your pressure requirement? Do you have any mitigating health issues? Are you on oxygen? Did your doctor suggest any particular equipment? What exactly does it say on the prescription your doctor wrote for you? Do you have health insurance which will be paying for your equipment?

You can read about the different models and manufacturers at https://www.cpap.com to compare their features. They are an online CPAP provider with excellent prices and quick delivery.

Use the search function located at the top of this page to look up previous posts by keyword. For example, for keyword enter: altitude
to find every previous post on alititude compensation.

Click on any words in blue (especially at the bottom of every post) because those are links to definitions.

Click on the blue book at the top of the page (the CPAPopedia) for more information.

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