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by bwexler
Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Apria or Lincare
Replies: 17
Views: 3224

Re: Apria or Lincare

I don't actually know the physical differences between the different models of the Aircurve 10s, but I am aware of the price differences. The Aircurve 10 BiLevels are well under $2,000. The Aircurve 10 ASV are in the mid $4,000 range. Makes me wonder if there are some physical differences. I know a ...
by bwexler
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Apria or Lincare
Replies: 17
Views: 3224

Re: Apria or Lincare

As to the choice between Lin Don't Care and Crapria, I have used both. I believe one is worse than the other. It is difficult to determine which is worse. I believe the one that is worse is the one you are using at the moment. I have also used Super Care Health. They seem to be slightly less bad tha...
by bwexler
Thu Mar 14, 2024 1:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Kaiser Permanente coverage: advice please
Replies: 7
Views: 1307

Re: Kaiser Permanente coverage: advice please

I personally have not had coverage with Kaiser in 55 years, since my daughter was born there. However my brother-in-law died under Kaiser's care, and they had offered to allow him to die about 6 years earlier. My wife let them know they better get a doctor who knows what he is doing, and he got bett...
by bwexler
Thu Mar 07, 2024 8:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How often do you need a new sleep study?
Replies: 4
Views: 779

Re: How often do you need a new sleep study?

In my opinion you absolutely need a new sleep study every 50 leap years. I did a second sleep study in 2013. But I made sure that I new exactly what would be tested. I called to verify the details of the study. I discovered the location I was scheduled for could NOT test for central sleep apnea, whi...
by bwexler
Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My Resmed Airsense 10 Did Not Come With An SD Card, What Should I Buy?
Replies: 7
Views: 1280

Re: My Resmed Airsense 10 Did Not Come With An SD Card, What Should I Buy?

Crapria told me they don't have SD cards available, even though they had just provided a new Airsense 11 autoset.
by bwexler
Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:14 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My Resmed Airsense 10 Did Not Come With An SD Card, What Should I Buy?
Replies: 7
Views: 1280

Re: My Resmed Airsense 10 Did Not Come With An SD Card, What Should I Buy?

The smallest one I found at Bestbuy was 64 GB for $13. It was definitely overkill, but it was the Friday before Christmas and were bringing home my wife's new Airsence 11. I wanted to be sure I could monitor her therapy details and setup her machine correctly.
by bwexler
Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:05 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed AirCurve 11 announced
Replies: 20
Views: 6053

Re: Resmed AirCurve 11 announced

Gee. Now I wish I had waited a few more months to replace my old Aircurve 10 with my newer Aircurve 10. I could have gotten the simple button on top to turn it on and off.
Since my insurance actually reimbursed me for 80% of what I paid, I will now have to wait 5 years before I can get that button.
by bwexler
Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:36 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Failed sleep study after 14 years on the hose
Replies: 18
Views: 3229

Re: Failed sleep study after 14 years on the hose

My first sleep study was a split night. We were living in our motorhome and traveling full time. The first study was done in Las Vegas. The day after I completed it I was leaving Vegas. When I arrived in the lab parking lot I called to tell them I was there,,they came out and handed me the study res...
by bwexler
Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Failed sleep study after 14 years on the hose
Replies: 18
Views: 3229

Re: Failed sleep study after 14 years on the hose

I never knew you could fail a sleep study. My first one 13 years ago went smooth mild apnoea only 84 AHI. Second one was only a titration for my Bilevel ASV machine (not even included in Philips recall) also went smooth. The last 5 years I have been lucky enough to find used ASV machines here and ha...
by bwexler
Sat Feb 10, 2024 7:53 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dreamwear PR mask
Replies: 19
Views: 3255

Re: Dreamwear PR mask

Pugsy you were so kind to the doctor. I tried to tiptoe around many sleep doctors likely qualifications. You stated my opinion more clearly.
by bwexler
Thu Feb 08, 2024 6:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Kaiser changes machine settings
Replies: 26
Views: 5034

Re: Kaiser changes machine settings

If you drive a commercial vehicle like an over the road truck or bus that requires a commercial drivers license, the licensing authority may require a sleep study and if you are shown to have apnea they may require proof of compliance with your therapy.
by bwexler
Thu Feb 08, 2024 2:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Kaiser changes machine settings
Replies: 26
Views: 5034

Re: Kaiser changes machine settings

The last time a sleep doctor recommended a change to my settings I tried his recommendation for MAYBE A HALF HOUR. Then I made an adjustment to the opposite of his. That worked much better. My experience is most sleep doctors either don't know how to view detailed data beyond what is displayed on th...
by bwexler
Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dreamwear PR mask
Replies: 19
Views: 3255

Re: Dreamwear PR mask

Which model of Resmed do you have? They have made dozens of machines over the years. I f I had my machine or my wife's machine set at a fixed pressure of 6, We would feel like we were suffocating. Look at your data in the morning to see what's going on. Then decide who will control your therapy, you...
by bwexler
Wed Feb 07, 2024 4:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newly Diagnosed CSA... scared
Replies: 18
Views: 4456

Re: Newly Diagnosed CSA... scared

If you already know you have mixed/central apneas, I would insist on a Bipap ASV titration study and an ASV machine. I have been using my ASVs (third one now) for over a decade. When I was prescribed my ASV there was no debate. Went in for my Bilevel titration. Was prescribed an ASV unit. Went and p...
by bwexler
Wed Feb 07, 2024 4:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 2 RESMED AIRCURVE 10 S BIPAPS FOR SALE...SOLD
Replies: 11
Views: 2005

Re: S10 BIPAP FOR SALE

There are at least three models of the Aircurve 10 bipap machines. None are refered to as S 10. It would be helpful if you could provide the exact model of your machines. Also the S 10 designation usually refers to the Airsense 10 which is not a Bipap and also has several different models. The Airse...