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Drowsy Dancer wrote:

49er wrote:

tooter wrote: If profit was important...wouldn't they want more customers?

Wow Tooter, thanks for sharing that. That pretty much sums things up doesn't it?

49er

It puts an interesting twist on this, no doubt.

Todzo wrote:

Drowsy Dancer wrote:

49er wrote:

tooter wrote: If profit was important...wouldn't they want more customers?

Wow Tooter, thanks for sharing that. That pretty much sums things up doesn't it?

49er

It puts an interesting twist on this, no doubt.

Kinda seems like drug dealers vying for territory

Drowsy Dancer wrote:

Todzo wrote:

Drowsy Dancer wrote:

49er wrote:

tooter wrote: If profit was important...wouldn't they want more customers?

Wow Tooter, thanks for sharing that. That pretty much sums things up doesn't it?

49er

It puts an interesting twist on this, no doubt.

Kinda seems like drug dealers vying for territory

Todzo, I'm not a DME, or associated in any way with the medical industry. I believe 49er to be similarly situated.

Sheriff Buford wrote:

SleepWellCPAP wrote:Hello Todzo,

I'm not sure I am understanding completely. Do let me know if I'm off base.

My theory on humidification is that when the upper airway is taxed by an xPAP machine, it can react by swelling up and causing a restriction in flow. If you've been able to adapt without a humidifier, I think that's awesome. In your case nothing would need to be treated. In fact, we used to have a physician that only prescribed PAP machines without the heaters initially. If the patient complained, only then would it be added.

I agree with you about excessive breathing volumes, the lungs will draw that moisture. The question for the average user of xPAP would be, is that moisture being replenished adequately, or is the upper airway becoming irritated? And if irritated, is that resulting in a less than satisfactory night's rest?

Thanks for the post!

Jim

I'm gonna weigh in here, but I'm not going to get involved in the mud-slingin' or name callin'. I get enough of that at work.
I personally think people ought to see if they really need a humidifier. When mine broke a few years back, I went without one for almost a week, and I realized I didn't need it. I know some people need it for comfort or nasal issues. I am appealing to folks that don't really need it for comfort or nasal issues. If you are one of those folks, you don't have to worry about slinging water all over the place, buy distilled water or the cleaning required for "wet"surfaces" and wondering if your hose has gunk in it. Lots to consider.... ask yourself....

Just saying....

Sheriff

Drowsy Dancer wrote:

Todzo wrote:

Drowsy Dancer wrote:

49er wrote:

tooter wrote: If profit was important...wouldn't they want more customers?

Wow Tooter, thanks for sharing that. That pretty much sums things up doesn't it?

49er

It puts an interesting twist on this, no doubt.

Kinda seems like drug dealers vying for territory

Todzo, I'm not a DME, or associated in any way with the medical industry. I believe 49er to be similarly situated.

avi123 wrote:My friend who lives in Naples, Florida, during the summer months, knows a lot but keeps quiet to really relax there. Unnoticed.

tooter wrote:

avi123 wrote:My friend who lives in Naples, Florida, during the summer months, knows a lot but keeps quiet to really relax there. Unnoticed.

HUH???

mollete wrote: I think he means DMEs are drug dealers.

Drowsy Dancer wrote:

mollete wrote: I think he means DMEs are drug dealers.

Also an imperfect analogy, because I do not believe you are a DME in any event.

mollete wrote:

Drowsy Dancer wrote:

mollete wrote: I think he means DMEs are drug dealers.

Also an imperfect analogy, because I do not believe you are a DME in any event.

Correct.

I, in fact, can not sell anything, I can only give it away.

Which gives me an idea...

Drowsy Dancer wrote:

mollete wrote:

Drowsy Dancer wrote:

mollete wrote: I think he means DMEs are drug dealers.

Also an imperfect analogy, because I do not believe you are a DME in any event.

Correct.

I, in fact, can not sell anything, I can only give it away.

Which gives me an idea...

Oh, no, don't do that...

mollete wrote:

SleepWellCPAP wrote:Mollete, if you need be to reiterate anything else, please don't hesitate to ask. It is my pleasure to help all I can.

Thanks CB, but I think I'm good.

tooter wrote:Yes...Jim responded, but he didn't answer my question. It was a cop-out reply. I still don't think he works for a DME. I am looking for a new DME in the area and he refuses to tell me where his DME is located.

His reply...."I do work for a DME however, my company's views on providing CPAPs, supplies and services are, I'm afraid, very similar to what is typically identified here at CPAP talk. DME's, just like any company are mostly driven by profit, and the owner of mine is no different."

Did you try

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mollete wrote:

Drowsy Dancer wrote:Oh, no, don't do that...

What, this could be a GOOD idea!