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by ak-guy
Mon Jan 29, 2024 11:56 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Philips discontinues many products
Replies: 29
Views: 8100

Re: Philips discontinues many products

The mask I have used for many years was discontinued, Swift LT. I have been trying a few different masks and settled on a Philips Dreamwear mask. It is not clear to me whether or not Philips will continue to sell masks. Has anyone seen info regarding this?
by ak-guy
Thu Jul 18, 2019 12:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Choosing a Battery
Replies: 323
Views: 1449022

Re: Choosing a Battery

Wow, just read all 13 pages of this topic. I am very experienced with low voltage systems like those on boats. Most of what I have read here is related to camping. I want a system for short power outages (minutes to a few hours) that is automatic when the outage happens. If there was a long outage I...
by ak-guy
Tue Jul 01, 2014 1:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OK to turn off A-Flex?
Replies: 15
Views: 6088

Re: OK to turn off A-Flex?

I should have been more clear about turning off A-Flex. How do you enter clinician mode to turn off A-Flex? There is no "0" setting for A-Flex.
by ak-guy
Tue Jul 01, 2014 1:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OK to turn off A-Flex?
Replies: 15
Views: 6088

Re: OK to turn off A-Flex?

How do you turn off A-Flex on a Respironics System One 60 Series?
by ak-guy
Thu Aug 08, 2013 12:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: A bit of a rant
Replies: 7
Views: 951

A bit of a rant

Earlier this year I wanted to get a new CPAP machine so I went to a clinic/supplier in my area. They said that yes my insurance would pay for a new machine and they would handle the paperwork. That sounded fine and I got the new machine, hose, humidifier etc. Recently I got a bill from that supplier...
by ak-guy
Thu Mar 14, 2013 9:16 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sudden Dry Mouth
Replies: 6
Views: 1655

Sudden Dry Mouth

I have been using CPAP continuously for 10 years and have never had a problem keeping my mouth closed. Lately I have been waking up many times each night with a completely dry mouth. The only thing I can think might be causing this is that I have lost about 30 pounds recently on a low carb diet (5'8...