Wow. that sounds like my kind of setup! I spoke with my insurance about being able to change DME if necessary. Looks like it would not be too hard to do. I just want to double check the ramifications, since I am on a rent to own with the CPAP.
I think I might try using the machine with the Auto turned off, just as CPAP.
Sound-sensitive newbie with whistling machine
Re: Sound-sensitive newbie with whistling machine
Something to talk to your DME or another DME about...exchanging machine brands.
While most people aren't all that bothered by the inhale noise with the PR S1 machines...I do know what you are talking about. The ResMed S9 machine might suit your needs a little better. It doesn't have the noise on inhale but sometimes it has the noise on exhale but it may be perceived to be less annoying.
These new models of machines like the PR S1 and the Resmed S9 are leaps and bounds more quiet than older machines but for someone who is highly sensitive to noise...even their slight noise when change from inhale to exhale can be annoying. Perhaps try a ResMed S9 machine just to see how its noise level works.
I have owned both brands. So I have experienced that inhale noise but it didn't bug me and the S9 exhale noise was there but not quiet as loud (at least to my ears) as the inhale noise.
Also something to try...plug your ears with your fingers...use the machine...does the inhale noise level change loudness at all? If it doesn't then you may be experiencing some conductive noise through the hose and bed. A hose cozy around the long hose might help and routing the long hose up off the bed might help. Make sure that whatever the machine is setting on doesn't touch the mattress to lessen the chance of conductive noise. I put my machine on a small towel and make sure the table doesn't touch the bed. A mouse pad can also be used.
Finally far and away is also possible. They make 10 ft hoses. or you can use 2 of the 6 ft hoses. I wouldn't go with any greater length though..and of course 2 hoses make it difficult to utilize the heated hose feature if you have one.
Just make sure to try to keep the hose from not touching the bed too.
While most people aren't all that bothered by the inhale noise with the PR S1 machines...I do know what you are talking about. The ResMed S9 machine might suit your needs a little better. It doesn't have the noise on inhale but sometimes it has the noise on exhale but it may be perceived to be less annoying.
These new models of machines like the PR S1 and the Resmed S9 are leaps and bounds more quiet than older machines but for someone who is highly sensitive to noise...even their slight noise when change from inhale to exhale can be annoying. Perhaps try a ResMed S9 machine just to see how its noise level works.
I have owned both brands. So I have experienced that inhale noise but it didn't bug me and the S9 exhale noise was there but not quiet as loud (at least to my ears) as the inhale noise.
Also something to try...plug your ears with your fingers...use the machine...does the inhale noise level change loudness at all? If it doesn't then you may be experiencing some conductive noise through the hose and bed. A hose cozy around the long hose might help and routing the long hose up off the bed might help. Make sure that whatever the machine is setting on doesn't touch the mattress to lessen the chance of conductive noise. I put my machine on a small towel and make sure the table doesn't touch the bed. A mouse pad can also be used.
Finally far and away is also possible. They make 10 ft hoses. or you can use 2 of the 6 ft hoses. I wouldn't go with any greater length though..and of course 2 hoses make it difficult to utilize the heated hose feature if you have one.
Just make sure to try to keep the hose from not touching the bed too.
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