A-Flex a good thing? Or a sales pitch?

roster · Post by **roster** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 3:52 pm

[quote="Snoredog"].....

.......... but it would sure be nice if they added a software/firmware feature which allowed you to disable those annoying blue LED's like the Classic machine has. .......

jskinner · Post by **jskinner** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 4:07 pm

Snoredog wrote:I know I am only dreaming here, but it would sure be nice if they added a software/firmware feature which allowed you to disable those annoying blue LED's like the Classic machine has.

I would be nice if the firmware was open source, then we could at least fix things we didn't like. Ok now I am really dreaming

Slinky · Post by **Slinky** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 8:10 pm

You sure ARE dreaming, James!!! Heck, that's darn near hallucinating!!!

jskinner · Post by **jskinner** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 8:46 pm

Slinky wrote:You sure ARE dreaming, James!!! Heck, that's darn near hallucinating!!!

Clearly the lack of sleep and CPAP treatment is really getting to me, cognitive abilities are failing (I thought I was only getting really tired and irritable )

gasp · Post by **gasp** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 5:11 pm

Snoredog wrote:Keep us up to date on how it goes after you get it. I'm sure users like myself of C-Flex then going to A-Flex is what everyone is probably interested in and wanting to hear.

Will do - however with nothing but the titration C-Flex experience before to compare it to I'm not certain how valuable my input will be. : )

Snoredog wrote: noise: noise is an important factor for me, I don't like wearing ear plugs unless I absolutely have to, besides it not being very safe in case of a fire etc.

My husband is sensitive to noise so if he doesn't complain, then it will be deemed a quiet machine.

Snoredog wrote: improvements or fixed some things: I know I am only dreaming here, but it would sure be nice if they added a software/firmware feature which allowed you to disable those annoying blue LED's like the Classic machine has. I wish the spammers that come here would direct their efforts to Respironics on resolving this. You shouldn't have to spend $600 on a product then put duct tape on it to use it. Bright lights on my stereo or computer in a well lit room is fine, but when I'm trying to sleep I don't want to be staring at headlights.

I'm with you on the annoying light issue. Hopefully it has a dimmer function. With all the electronics on board, you'd think it would at least have that.

I'm crossing all that's crossable in hopes that I have a good sleep tomorrow night on my new A-Flex.

lindychris · Post by **lindychris** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 9:20 am

I just got my apap/aflex yesterday. I had a basic M series Cpap from my DME (not even cflex) so I decided to upgrade myself. My Rx is for 11. I use Activa mask but am also trying out the Breeze.

In any event with regards to aerophagia, I still had it last night on A-flex. Woke up bloated at 5am. The apap had me up at 14.8 (vs the aforementioned 11) so that might be a contributor. Maybe my body will get used to the machine over a couple of days. I'll keep you posted.

Noise-wise, the machine was very quiet.

gasp · Post by **gasp** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 1:39 pm

lindychris wrote: In any event with regards to aerophagia, I still had it last night on A-flex. Woke up bloated at 5am. The apap had me up at 14.8 (vs the aforementioned 11) so that might be a contributor. Maybe my body will get used to the machine over a couple of days. I'll keep you posted.

I'm a newbie and don't even have my A-flex machine yet (Monday hopefully). However, during titration it took me so long to fall asleep and get used to the masks (I tried many) that I swallowed a lot of air. The tech told me that if I use the ramp feature, then I will be less likely to swallow air. He also said that it is when we're awake that we swallow most of the air versus when asleep.

Noise-wise, the machine was very quiet.

This is good to hear - or not 'hear' as in this case : )

lindychris · Post by **lindychris** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 2:55 pm

I'm a newbie and don't even have my A-flex machine yet (Monday hopefully). However, during titration it took me so long to fall asleep and get used to the masks (I tried many) that I swallowed a lot of air. The tech told me that if I use the ramp feature, then I will be less likely to swallow air. He also said that it is when we're awake that we swallow most of the air versus when asleep.

Yeah - I am only a couple of months in myself. I guess I understand his saying we swallow the air when we are awake, but I don't think it is the case for me. I fall asleep in about 20 minutes, wake up once during the night and sleeip for 7.5 to 8 hours. So I think it happens to me while sleeping.

I am switching back to my Activa mask tonight (wife can't take the Breeze blowing on her) so I'll report back tomorrow if I have any improvement.

I will say, though, I very much liked the A-flex. I woke up this am at 5 and was VERY rested.

sboney · Post by **sboney** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 3:26 pm

First time user with any CPAP machine and I went with the A Flex. I have changed the settings to C Flex and I am much more comfortable. The A Flex setting on inhalation was doing something with the pressure that in the last few moments of the inhalation the pressure changed like a step and inhalation was much harder. This meant each inhalation breath was cut off if I did not strain to inhale. Tried all three adjustment settings. The C Flex setting does not do this and is much more comfortable. I am otherwise very impressed with the machine, its humdifier and my Swift II mask.
YMMV

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 6:35 am

just spent first night with new aflex- definitely better than cflex-
not only does it help inhale but is much better than cflex with exhale
slept whole night straight through- I remember thinking as I was falling asleep that the machine wasnt working- it is like you cant tell- there isnt any "fight" with the pressure

my wife says it is quieter than old machine [tank auto with cflex]

blue lights are there- doesnt bother because of how it sits [2 inches off floor down beside bed where light isnt concern]

only problem- apparently you do need newest encore pro software- I have been downloading regularly - this morning get software error as I was downloading so am on quest for newest encore

all in all- like it much better!! packer

any help with newer encore please respond or PM

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 6:07 am

from my vantage point-- two nights with new aflex

its a good thing

my guess is many newbies would stay with this that give up after a week or two of fighting their mask and straight blower

I wish I had this when I started- it simply is better

now- I need version 1.8 1.7 wont do it with new machine

packer

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 3:18 pm

A-Flex is built on C-Flex---it's not a substitute for it!

Snoredog · Post by **Snoredog** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 4:29 pm

[quote="Anonymous"]just spent first night with new aflex- definitely better than cflex-
not only does it help inhale but is much better than cflex with exhale
slept whole night straight through- I remember thinking as I was falling asleep that the machine wasnt working- it is like you cant tell- there isnt any "fight" with the pressure

my wife says it is quieter than old machine [tank auto with cflex]

blue lights are there- doesnt bother because of how it sits [2 inches off floor down beside bed where light isnt concern]

only problem- apparently you do need newest encore pro software- I have been downloading regularly - this morning get software error as I was downloading so am on quest for newest encore

all in all- like it much better!! packer

any help with newer encore please respond or PM

roster · Post by **roster** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 6:35 pm

[quote="Snoredog"]..........
Never thought about putting it on the floor, with a night light like that I could probably make it back to bed without stubbing my toe

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ICantGetNoSleep · Post by **ICantGetNoSleep** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 7:14 pm

I dont have any problems breathing with M Series (I dont use the cflex setting) would A flex give me any benefit?

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