Cpap vs apap

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Cpap99
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Cpap vs apap

Post by Cpap99 » Thu Jan 12, 2023 5:21 am

I have been using a resmed air sense 10 cpap.
If I want to switch to a apap do I need a new prescription or another sleep study?

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LSAT
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Re: Cpap vs apap

Post by LSAT » Thu Jan 12, 2023 8:47 am

Not if you are paying out of pocket.

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Re: Cpap vs apap

Post by Cpap99 » Thu Jan 12, 2023 9:23 am

Are all the hoses etc compatible between the air sense 10 and a Apap11?

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Re: Cpap vs apap

Post by LSAT » Thu Jan 12, 2023 10:22 am

What does your machine say in the lower RH corner under Airsense 10?
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Re: Cpap vs apap

Post by Dog Slobber » Thu Jan 12, 2023 11:06 am

Cpap99 wrote:
Thu Jan 12, 2023 9:23 am
Are all the hoses etc compatible between the air sense 10 and a Apap11?
Heated hoses are not compatible between the Air 10 and Air 11 devices.
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