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by chunkyfrog
Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Accidentally erasing stored data on CPAP machine
Replies: 8
Views: 2515

Re: Accidentally erasing stored data on CPAP machine

I can totally change the time on my Airsense 10;
But I choose not to. DST is stupid.
Once I retired, I no longer have to play that damn game.
by chunkyfrog
Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:37 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: When to end CPAP
Replies: 6
Views: 1595

Re: When to end CPAP

The AHI reported by the cpap is TREATED.
The low numbers only mean your cpap is effective.
I can see fine with my glasses--but can't see crap without them.
Same thing.
by chunkyfrog
Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:23 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: using a borrowed machine
Replies: 12
Views: 6550

Re: using a borrowed machine

mommydear wrote:
Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:34 pm
ChicagoGranny wrote:
Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:48 pm
Sonopaalfucknik wrote:
Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:55 am
SonopaalFounik
I think a troll, who doesn't have honest intentions, has come on board.
Maybe not a troll but, clearly someone that doesn't know much about CPAP
Very likely to be interested in selling something ridiculous.
by chunkyfrog
Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:34 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: is the myair app accurate
Replies: 8
Views: 2194

Re: is the myair app accurate

Pugsy wrote:
Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:38 pm
Respirator99 wrote:
Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:25 pm
The machine will give you a red frowny face if your leaks exceed 24 L/min for 70% of the time or more.
It's 30% or more of the time above 24L/min.
Total leaks or excess leaks?
by chunkyfrog
Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:29 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Semi-OT reminder: Never leave melatonin out for the visiting grandkids to get to.
Replies: 1
Views: 740

Re: Semi-OT reminder: Never leave melatonin out for the visiting grandkids to get to.

We had neighbors who lost a toddler, due to finding his mother's iron supplement. This was in the early 60's. Almost anything can be deadly. Kids are very clever at getting things open. "Child-safe" containers are little more than a challenge to a bored child. Lock and key is better; at least until ...
by chunkyfrog
Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:22 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT: Is it OK if I don't take some articles from Psychology Today too seriously?
Replies: 12
Views: 4296

Re: OT: Is it OK if I don't take some articles from Psychology Today too seriously?

Right after my post, I watched Adam Savage build a guitar case for Eric Idle on YT.
by chunkyfrog
Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: is the myair app accurate
Replies: 8
Views: 2194

Re: is the myair app accurate

I would trust what you see on the machine itself.
That data is closer to the source--and MyAir is slightly suspect, IMHO.
by chunkyfrog
Fri Mar 08, 2024 7:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Medicare and Masks
Replies: 18
Views: 7503

Re: Medicare and Masks

So, "Mask of patient's choice" is no longer acceptable?
That kind of makes it harder to get started successfully.
by chunkyfrog
Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:07 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Continued use of recalled Philips Dreamstation BiPAP AVAPS machine
Replies: 55
Views: 19608

Re: Continued use of recalled Philips Dreamstation BiPAP AVAPS machine

Cellular signals are dependent on the locations of cell towers, as seen outdoors. --big, tall constructions, with large-ish dish antennae hanging off the side. Wi-fi requires a compatible device within a few FEET, like in McD's or at home. The hardware is very small, as is the signal strength. Linka...
by chunkyfrog
Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: valves seem to close when I exhale
Replies: 6
Views: 2934

Re: valves seem to close when I exhale

If you are looking at a flexible valve at the front of a full face mask, that is the ANTI-ASPHYXIA valve. It should be closed unless your machine is not running, like in a power outage. The exhaust vents always release gases while the cpap is running. They wash out carbon dioxide, which you want gon...
by chunkyfrog
Wed Mar 06, 2024 7:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: A question to those who have successfully mouthtaped
Replies: 18
Views: 5372

Re: A question to those who have successfully mouthtaped

Does Trident contain xylitol?
I hear that's why xylimelts work.
If so, Trident could be an alternative to xylimelts.
Thank you, Granny, for sharing.
by chunkyfrog
Wed Mar 06, 2024 11:55 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Not sure the sleep doctor has this one right!
Replies: 31
Views: 11165

Re: Not sure the sleep doctor has this one right!

Rubicon wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:58 am
chunkyfrog wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:49 am
Maybe OP's doctor has a different definition of "severe".
Different than The Standards of Practice?

Don't walk away.

Run.
So, no doctor has ever placed his OPINION above professional standards?
It happens all the time.
by chunkyfrog
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Should a heated tube actually feel warm to the touch?
Replies: 7
Views: 1711

Re: Should a heated tube actually feel warm to the touch?

Or a FLIR (infrared) camera.
My heated tubing never feels "warm" to my skin.
(Skin temperature is usually significantly lower than body temperature.)
by chunkyfrog
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:49 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Not sure the sleep doctor has this one right!
Replies: 31
Views: 11165

Re: Not sure the sleep doctor has this one right!

Maybe OP's doctor has a different definition of "severe".
Then again, simple numbers may be weighted by comorbidities.
--as they should be.