Just diagnosed with sleep apnea with new machine

divinfool · Post by **divinfool** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 7:12 am

Since being diagnosed with sleep apnea it has been two weeks since receiving my machine and so far so good. I've adjusted to sleeping with the headgear and hose.
I have a ResMed Compact with heated humidifier. The machine appears to be easy to use and maintain. I find the most positive feature is that it is comparitavly small and will be easier to travel with.
I am interested to know what other people's experiences have been with this or similar model from ResMed. Thanks

MandoJohnny · Post by **MandoJohnny** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 8:10 am

I was just diagnosed about four months ago and I got a ResMed S8 Elite. I think it is basically the same machine you have, only with a couple of additional features. I also got the same mask and humidifier you have.

I've had good luck with it, although I don't have anything else to compare it to. I traveled with it almost every week since I got it and that has worked out well also.

Issac · Post by **Issac** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 8:12 am

Welcome to the CPAPTALK forum, divinfool. Do you wear a mask?
Just joking, of course you do. You just don't mention....
The people here are great fun.

divinfool · Post by **divinfool** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 3:26 pm

Thanks for the replies!!

kurtchan · Post by **kurtchan** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 6:31 am

Welcome!

I have the same machine that you do and have, for the past 2 months, had absolutely no problems or issues with it. If you have any questions regarding the S8 Compact and humidifier, please let me know and I'll try to help.

Wish I could use the same mask you do, but tried it and couldn't get a comfortable, leak-less fit.

Kurtchan