Kelly Rudolph,
I would suggest that you offer Rested Gal the opportunity (free of charge) to try your mask. She writes a very coherent description of how things work and may even have some suggestions on how to improve your mask. You would then get free advertising if your mask is as good as you think it is.
Hans Rudolph
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rested gal
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Yoga, you're much too kind...I appreciate what you said.
I remember a very clear description you gave of using the netting from a box of clementines as a "fix" for the Swift's noise. In that old post, you mentioned how delicious those special little tangerines are. Caused me to buy some. You were right! Loved 'em.
I remember a very clear description you gave of using the netting from a box of clementines as a "fix" for the Swift's noise. In that old post, you mentioned how delicious those special little tangerines are. Caused me to buy some. You were right! Loved 'em.
Kelly Rudolph
TO KELLY RUDOLPH
I will second what Yoga said about letting "Rested Gal "try one of these mask. If you want a honest and clear review of your mask send one to RG .
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I look forward to reading the review
I will second what Yoga said about letting "Rested Gal "try one of these mask. If you want a honest and clear review of your mask send one to RG .
th
I look forward to reading the review
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Rested Gal,
What a memory you have!
My husband was also diagnosed with sleep apnea. The sleep doc called today. Can you believe that he is working on Sunday.
We plan on going with the F & P 150 HC humidifier that you recommend because it will be easier not to have to insert the humidifier into the machine. Do you place the autopap over the humidifier or use them side by side? We are thinking of going with Respironics autopap since we are familiar with it.
Also curious as to why you returned to the PB autopap.
What a memory you have!
My husband was also diagnosed with sleep apnea. The sleep doc called today. Can you believe that he is working on Sunday.
We plan on going with the F & P 150 HC humidifier that you recommend because it will be easier not to have to insert the humidifier into the machine. Do you place the autopap over the humidifier or use them side by side? We are thinking of going with Respironics autopap since we are familiar with it.
Also curious as to why you returned to the PB autopap.
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rested gal
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Yoga, my memory is not usually particularly good. But I like yummy things, and you made the clementines sound especially delicious. (They were.) So....that kinda' stuck with me.
I set the humidifier beside the machine. I don't use the little stand that comes with the HC 150. I just set it on the nightstand shelf I have the machine on. Doesn't really matter where you put it as long as the connector hose from HC 150 to machine will reach. They could be on different shelves, for that matter.
I switched back to the PB 420E because of the SL3 software (my favorite) and the small size of the machine. Since I don't have any problem exhaling against the pressure that every autopap I've tried has arrived at as the usual pressure for me (10 or thereabouts) it doesn't matter to me that PB machines have nothing similar to C-Flex for pressure reduction on exhale.
All of the three major autopaps treated me well.
If I were going to recommend an autopap to a new person though, I'd recommend the Respironics REMstar Auto with C-Flex over the PB 420E auto mainly because of this: The off-chance that the IFL1 trigger on the 420E might not suit them, and they might not ever come across the discussions about it, or have the software to see what was happening.
Also, someone else might really need the relief when exhaling that C-Flex can give. The REMstar Auto is versatile - can have C-Flex turned on, or not.
Another consideration is that the newest full working version of Encore Pro software is a free download from the Respironics software center. And the card reader that works with the Smart Card can be found for $30 - $50.
I set the humidifier beside the machine. I don't use the little stand that comes with the HC 150. I just set it on the nightstand shelf I have the machine on. Doesn't really matter where you put it as long as the connector hose from HC 150 to machine will reach. They could be on different shelves, for that matter.
I switched back to the PB 420E because of the SL3 software (my favorite) and the small size of the machine. Since I don't have any problem exhaling against the pressure that every autopap I've tried has arrived at as the usual pressure for me (10 or thereabouts) it doesn't matter to me that PB machines have nothing similar to C-Flex for pressure reduction on exhale.
All of the three major autopaps treated me well.
If I were going to recommend an autopap to a new person though, I'd recommend the Respironics REMstar Auto with C-Flex over the PB 420E auto mainly because of this: The off-chance that the IFL1 trigger on the 420E might not suit them, and they might not ever come across the discussions about it, or have the software to see what was happening.
Also, someone else might really need the relief when exhaling that C-Flex can give. The REMstar Auto is versatile - can have C-Flex turned on, or not.
Another consideration is that the newest full working version of Encore Pro software is a free download from the Respironics software center. And the card reader that works with the Smart Card can be found for $30 - $50.
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ProfessorSleep
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Ditto what they said on the mask! I'd pay quite a bit also for something guaranteed to be comfortable and to work, which means also that it isn't a monthly replacement deal but has some longevity. A good mask is worth a lot! Ditto, also, to RG getting to try it first! She'd be a great reviewer for us all!
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SaganRand
Custom fit CPAP mask
Kelly-I would definitely be interested in trying a custom fitted mask. I would expect that in the initial stages (prior to full market roll-out), there might be an opportunity to be a 'tester' and then provide you with market feed-back? I would imagine you would be inundated with volunteer testers under those circumstances.
The obvious benefit to you is that once the product is field-tested and ready for open-market, you have free marketing representatives (the word of mouth effect from those of us that were involved in testing/verification).
I have tried: pillows, nasal, full. Nothing works effectively for my facial structure. The lesser of all evils for me is a full-mask. However, due to my facial structure, the full mask requires me to pull the mask so tight on the bottom straps to avoid leaks, that it pulls my jaw further back and thereby compressing the airway so much that the benefit of CPAP is negated.
Sign me up as a tester Kelly!!
The obvious benefit to you is that once the product is field-tested and ready for open-market, you have free marketing representatives (the word of mouth effect from those of us that were involved in testing/verification).
I have tried: pillows, nasal, full. Nothing works effectively for my facial structure. The lesser of all evils for me is a full-mask. However, due to my facial structure, the full mask requires me to pull the mask so tight on the bottom straps to avoid leaks, that it pulls my jaw further back and thereby compressing the airway so much that the benefit of CPAP is negated.
Sign me up as a tester Kelly!!