Just to add another point of view, I rather like my new S11. Functionally, I find no discernable difference. Whatever differences there are in motor power, sound, weight, etc. are meaningless to me. I slightly prefer the new look. The only real improvement for me is that I travel frequently, and I f...

Having introduced this topic, I now find that it isn't as big a mystery as I thought, at least in my case. I was curious because my trusty 10 had been bumping against my 15 cmH2O ceiling much of the night with a pretty high average pressure, whereas the new 11 seldom got close to 15 and averaged alm...

Both set to FF mask? Some Oscar plots between the two might help here. The AS10 has a bigger motor than the 11... no idea if this matters here. Both set to FF. I didn't know about the difference in blower motors. Perhaps that has something to do with it. I appreciate the suggestion of going back to...

Starting four nights ago I replaced my aging AirSense 10 Autoset with the newer 11. The prescribing professional and I did everything we could to keep all the settings the same, including max and min pressure, ramp, EPR, etc. I did not accidently pick the "for Her" algorithm or the "soft" version of...

Thank you, Pugsy. That's just what I'll do.

I apologize in advance if this is well worn territory, but my search skills have failed. I am a happy CPAP and OSCAR user for many years. I just replaced my trusty AirSense 10 AutoSet (37028) with an AirSense 11 AutoSet (39523). No problems with the former, but I have used it daily for a decade and ...

I find myself in the same position as others. My Airsense 10 is about 8 years old and the message panel is telling me that the motor has reached its intended lifespan. Medicare plus supplement will pay for a new one, leaving me only the Part B deductible, which I always exhaust anyway. I'm not going...

I don't have UK experience, but I spent much of my life representing UK insurers who covered medical professional liability around the world, and I sincerely believe that USA and UK standards and practices are similar. Anesthesiologists have done a terrific job over the last 25 years of improving th...

kteague wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 06, 2023 5:44 am

Congrats on the weight loss. I hear you on finding a new audience to tell. lol I'm down 75 pounds …

And congrats to you. It’s fun to see some of the same names and faces I remember from when I was more active here.

I have been missing from the forum for quite some time simply because CPAP has been working like a charm for years and I barely think about it anymore. Naturally, as an old person, I have no shortage of other health issues to occupy my attention. However, I have an observation to share in connection...

Pugsy wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 13, 2022 6:14 pm

I have been known to cut off my nose to spite my face...

So THAT'S what happens to Pugs. I've always wondered how their noses get that way.

I was filling out a medical history recently, and I was astonished by the amount of medical care I have consumed over the course of the last 68 years, especially considering that I feel pretty healthy. I have been attended by urologists, neurologists, otolaryngologists, ophthalmologists (enough time...

Pugsy is totally correct, of course, but I would add that AirSense 10 is a very popular device, and replaceable parts for it like masks and hoses are standard. So any DME that accepts Medicare and carries CPAP equipment ought to be able to help you.

Best of luck with the surgery. You're right, the prognosis for early stage colon cancer is excellent, and for many patients surgery is definitive treatment with no need for chemotherapy. It's been almost 20 years since I had my colon cancer. My surgeon told me I would never miss that foot of sigmoid...

I work with hospitals on medical malpractice liability issues, and as a result, I spend a lot of time talking to risk managers and patient safety officers. There was a time when ignorance about sleep apnea posed some dangers during endoscopic procedures, but everyone is highly aware of the issues no...