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by Lifeisabeach
Sun Jun 21, 2020 4:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Increased Clear airway apneas
Replies: 15
Views: 10835

Re: Increased Clear airway apneas

I'm with Julie on this... an EPAP of 13 is quite high and you may be struggling to exhale against that. If you are worried about oxygen desaturation, well wouldn't a high EPAP level cause that? In fact, too high a pressure in EPAP and/or IPAP could be causing the clear airway events. I'm going throu...
by Lifeisabeach
Fri Jun 19, 2020 3:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone Switched back to Airsense after Aircurve?
Replies: 20
Views: 2679

Re: Anyone Switched back to Airsense after Aircurve?

I was serious, but clearly mistaken. Thanks. I just didn't thik that it could be turned off in vauto. Do you know why they have it S and not Auto? The Aircurve product page does imply otherwise though: "The AirCurve™ 10 VAuto is an auto-adjusting bilevel machine that uses the comfort of both the Au...
by Lifeisabeach
Fri Jun 19, 2020 2:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone Switched back to Airsense after Aircurve?
Replies: 20
Views: 2679

Re: Anyone Switched back to Airsense after Aircurve?

I was serious, but clearly mistaken. Thanks. I just didn't thik that it could be turned off in vauto. Do you know why they have it S and not Auto? The Aircurve product page does imply otherwise though: "The AirCurve™ 10 VAuto is an auto-adjusting bilevel machine that uses the comfort of both the Au...
by Lifeisabeach
Wed Jun 17, 2020 2:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone Switched back to Airsense after Aircurve?
Replies: 20
Views: 2679

Re: Anyone Switched back to Airsense after Aircurve?

If you look at the resmed product pages, Resmed specifically mentions Easy-Breath Waveform for the Aircurve, and not the Airsense (though they do mention an Easy-Breathe Motor for quiet).... Easy-Breathe is an option in the clinician's menu on the AirCurve. You can "simply" turn it off, though I pe...
by Lifeisabeach
Tue Jun 16, 2020 4:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Ugh... repair estimate for AirSense 10
Replies: 20
Views: 1875

Re: Ugh... repair estimate for AirSense 10

I know, I’m just desperate enough for a quiet machine in my hot little hands that I’d take a brick for now. My AHI is below 1. Understood. Send Member LSAT a PM. He posted recently in this topic. He's sells low hour devices somewhat regularly here. He has a terrific reputation for clean machines, d...
by Lifeisabeach
Tue Jun 16, 2020 2:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Ugh... repair estimate for AirSense 10
Replies: 20
Views: 1875

Re: Ugh... repair estimate for AirSense 10

This was for my machine that was not very old with not many hours on it. It was very noisy. The estimate is for a new PC board and pneumatic block, plus calibration and everything, and comes to $490. I was assured it was likely it’d be worth it to fix it before I sent it in, but I can’t imagine tha...
by Lifeisabeach
Tue Jun 16, 2020 12:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Ugh... repair estimate for AirSense 10
Replies: 20
Views: 1875

Re: Ugh... repair estimate for AirSense 10

I have another machine on the APC without any issues and I used the first machine without it. The problem with the other machine is very different- it’s a sound it makes sometimes and it’s a completely different, milder type of sound. It’s silent when I’m not breathing, where the machine I sent bac...
by Lifeisabeach
Tue Jun 16, 2020 7:27 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Ugh... repair estimate for AirSense 10
Replies: 20
Views: 1875

Re: Ugh... repair estimate for AirSense 10

Yep. That’s precisely why I asked if it sounded like it would definitely be worthwhile to fix - i.e. cost less than a new machine. I think I pay a bit over $200 in copays. I’m still working on getting physician documentation that I need a new machine... I never got an answer to my follow up questio...
by Lifeisabeach
Mon Jun 15, 2020 7:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Ugh... repair estimate for AirSense 10
Replies: 20
Views: 1875

Re: Ugh... repair estimate for AirSense 10

This was for my machine that was not very old with not many hours on it. It was very noisy. The estimate is for a new PC board and pneumatic block, plus calibration and everything, and comes to $490. I was assured it was likely it’d be worth it to fix it before I sent it in, but I can’t imagine tha...
by Lifeisabeach
Fri Jun 05, 2020 11:37 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Did Lansinoh change?
Replies: 17
Views: 1672

Re: Did Lansinoh change?

I've only recently started using it here, having bought it about 2 months or so ago. I can't say if it has ever changed, but what I have is definitely not thin or liquid-like. Are you sure you got the right product? Where did you purchase it? Can you post a photo so it can be positively identified? ...
by Lifeisabeach
Tue Jun 02, 2020 11:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I need a light weight battery and solar panels for camping
Replies: 2
Views: 1205

Re: I need a light weight battery and solar panels for camping

Oi. Well for light weight, you'll need lithium-ion. No way around that. And these are not inexpensive. This category is getting big, but Goal Zero is particularly popular for camping and they have solar chargers available. Their Yeti 200X weighs 5 pounds and depending on your machine/settings, you s...
by Lifeisabeach
Wed May 20, 2020 8:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Replacement for S9 VPAP™ Auto BiLevel
Replies: 9
Views: 1027

Re: Replacement for S9 VPAP™ Auto BiLevel

ResMed AirCurve 10 VAUTO...Are you using Insurance or paying out of pocket? I was going to pay out of pocket, but CPAP.com won't sell me the machine with only a BiPap prescription, and I could not convince my new doctor to upgrade the prescriotion. I wouldn’t call that an “upgrade”. The AirCurve 10...
by Lifeisabeach
Wed May 20, 2020 7:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Replacement for S9 VPAP™ Auto BiLevel
Replies: 9
Views: 1027

Re: Replacement for S9 VPAP™ Auto BiLevel

ResMed AirCurve 10 VAUTO...Are you using Insurance or paying out of pocket? I was going to pay out of pocket, but CPAP.com won't sell me the machine with only a BiPap prescription, and I could not convince my new doctor to upgrade the prescriotion. I wouldn’t call that an “upgrade”. The AirCurve 10...
by Lifeisabeach
Mon May 18, 2020 7:22 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Does Vaseline affect the shape of silicon nasal pillows?
Replies: 19
Views: 1708

Re: Does Vaseline affect the shape of silicon nasal pillows?

I was having extreme dry nose too. The Lanisoh helps tremendously. I use it every night with nasal pillows and have no problems. I put a dab on the ends of my pinky fingers and rub it all around inside, as far up as I can reach. You don't have to glob it on inside the nostrils. Many years ago my do...
by Lifeisabeach
Mon May 18, 2020 7:17 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Does Vaseline affect the shape of silicon nasal pillows?
Replies: 19
Views: 1708

Re: Does Vaseline affect the shape of silicon nasal pillows?

I don't have allergies, yet most nights when I go to bed one of my sinuses clogs up. Are you aware that many users report high humidifier settings cause nasal congestion? I can vouch for this being a problem. After not using the humidifier for a long time, I decided to give it another whirl 3 month...