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by D.H.
Sat Nov 25, 2023 1:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: getting sores on my nose issue
Replies: 12
Views: 7500

Re: getting sores on my nose issue

Thanks for all the suggestions...will try them all one at a time and see if it persists. The spot is slightly on the side near the tip. Also, check the tightness and evenness of the head gear (i.e. "strap"). Too tight, too loose, or unevenness can cause this. Furthermore, check the relative tightne...
by D.H.
Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:02 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dream Station 2
Replies: 6
Views: 6212

Re: Dream Station 2

zonker wrote:
Sat Nov 18, 2023 9:26 pm
. . .

he knows what his settings are; 5-15.

it might be helpful if you read and understand the post before answering.
I would thin that the thirteen year user would have more specific settings than 5-15. This sounds like the way his machine was delivered, not his correct prescription.
by D.H.
Thu Nov 23, 2023 8:58 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: getting sores on my nose issue
Replies: 12
Views: 7500

Re: getting sores on my nose issue

The obvious question is whether you changed to a new mask? Even a seemingly identical mask might not truly be identical.

Try soaking the part that touches your face (where the sores are) in vinegar before the first (or next) use.
by D.H.
Thu Nov 23, 2023 8:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: AIRVIEW & MyAir communications
Replies: 22
Views: 11544

Re: AIRVIEW communications

Does my Airsense II call into Resmed Airview every day, and if so, is there a schedule? Or does The Airview system call my cpap every day (at their convenience)? In order for Airview system to work acquire information properly, do I have to have an SD card installed? ( I am thinking about the detai...
by D.H.
Mon Nov 20, 2023 8:56 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP won't stay on
Replies: 4
Views: 3272

Re: CPAP won't stay on

Yes, disable auto-off. You probably don't have to disable auto-on if it's a separate setting.
by D.H.
Sat Nov 18, 2023 9:27 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Distilled water
Replies: 17
Views: 7153

Re: Distilled water

MoneyGuy wrote:
Mon Nov 13, 2023 12:07 pm
Does going dry shorten the lifespan of a CPAP machine? I’ve only occasionally used water.
No, provided that you turn the humidifier off (or to zero).
by D.H.
Sat Nov 18, 2023 9:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dream Station 2
Replies: 6
Views: 6212

Re: Dream Station 2

I don't know if the original poster got this machine as a replacement for a recalled DS1, or if it's his/her first CPAP machine. If you are still in possession of your "old" machine, you can determine the settings. Otherwise, if you live in the US and obtained the machine in the ordinary way, you ha...
by D.H.
Tue Nov 14, 2023 1:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Odor / Chemical Smell
Replies: 10
Views: 2917

Re: Odor / Chemical Smell

The one thing that I would suggest is to make sure that the odor is coming from the machine. That is, make sure that this is not an odor that is present in the room!
by D.H.
Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:54 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OHIP coverage for CPAP machine?
Replies: 9
Views: 5258

Re: OHIP coverage for CPAP machine?

Resmed machines are top of the line. I wouldn't buy any other brand. I certainly don't recommend Philips Respironcs (Remed's main competitor). While my personal experience with their machines has been satisfactory, their handling of the recall (and cover-up prior) has been abysmal! I did have a Fis...
by D.H.
Sat Nov 04, 2023 3:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Lifespan of my machine
Replies: 6
Views: 3240

Re: Lifespan of my machine

To the orginal poster, It's time for a new one. I suggest you keep the old one as a backup (test it at least once per month by running it for at least ten minutes). Due to the recall scandal, I recommend you not get a Phillips/Respironics machine (you don't have one now). Although I have that brand ...
by D.H.
Wed Nov 01, 2023 9:22 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need new machine, what's state of art in 2023?
Replies: 12
Views: 3641

Re: Need new machine, what's state of art in 2023?

Although I can't report any issues personally, I can't recommend Phillips machines. I had a Dream Station 1, which was replaced by a Dream Station 2 due to a recall. While I did not experience any issues, the behavior of this company has lead my to conclude they're not reputable and that I would not...
by D.H.
Sun Oct 29, 2023 7:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Problem with CPAP
Replies: 3
Views: 1616

Re: Problem with CPAP

To the original poster, Please be more specific. • Are you unable to start the machine or to put the mask on securely? • Are you able to run the machine, put the mask on, but are unable to tolerate it? • Are you able to do all of the above, but are still not getting relief? • Is there some other pro...
by D.H.
Sun Oct 29, 2023 7:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Auto-adjusting cpap machines
Replies: 3
Views: 1380

Re: Auto-adjusting cpap machines

If you always (or almost always) are above x , then the minimum should be x , or slightly more than x . If the machine starts to feel like it's blowing too hard and waking you up at higher pressures, you'll probably need to find a high point lower than the machine max. If you set the machine max and...
by D.H.
Tue Oct 10, 2023 7:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP Machine barely blowing
Replies: 4
Views: 1784

Re: CPAP Machine barely blowing

stevenal wrote:
Tue Oct 10, 2023 8:09 am
Did you check/replace the filter? Is there a clear path to the intake?
Oops, check that! I should have thought if it when I first read the post. Please do check the filter specifically and the intake in general.