Clinicians Manual for Respironics M Series with A-FLEX

[suz56]

Will this manual help me adjust my machine so it starts higher?

I am new but I realize that my starter number is too low. I have the respironics RemStar Auto M series with A-flex and the heated humidifier.
I also have the software which I haven't installed yet because I don't know how to change the settings.

I first got a sore nose without the humidifier. THen I set it on 2 like they suggested and just got a river running out of my mask. I set it at 1 but the air coming out of my mask is still cold.

I was responding to say that I am starting to feel better in the daytime. I didn't realize it until I stopped using it because I went to help my mom after back surgery and couldn't use it. (Does high altitudes affect your breathing or what? I felt REALLY like I wasn't getting enough air. (I just installed a quiet cap. Will that cause less air intake?)

I use a pillow mask. I can wear the whole thing just fine while reading but once I lay my head down the mask drives me insane. I haven't spent a full night yet. I got close a few times and thought I had it just right until this week with the travel. I do realize I am tired now and I wasn't when I wore the mask.... so it works. I think that turning the low setting up will make a big difference.

[Pugsy]

I would suggest installing the software and getting some reports before you start changing the pressure.
There may or may not be a need to change the pressure. There may or may not be leak issues than impact your therapy.

You have the software, use it. Otherwise you are flying blind.

[Pugsy]

http://www.cpap-supply.com/Articles.asp?ID=130

The above link tells how to get to the clinician menu to look at and/or change the settings.
I can send you the full pdf manual if you will send me a private message with your private email address.

[6PtStar]

I have the complete manual in PDF Format. If you would like to have it PM me your e-mail address.

Jerry