No, provided that you turn the humidifier off (or to zero).
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- Sat Nov 18, 2023 9:27 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Distilled water
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6986
- Sat Nov 18, 2023 9:19 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Dream Station 2
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5839
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...
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 1:17 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Odor / Chemical Smell
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2830
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!
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:54 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: OHIP coverage for CPAP machine?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5069
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...
- Sat Nov 04, 2023 3:48 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Lifespan of my machine
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3184
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 ...
- 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: 3547
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...
- Sun Oct 29, 2023 7:34 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Problem with CPAP
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1593
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...
- Sun Oct 29, 2023 7:21 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Auto-adjusting cpap machines
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1341
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...
- Tue Oct 10, 2023 7:42 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: CPAP Machine barely blowing
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1753
- Sun Oct 08, 2023 9:33 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: 104 million Indians may be suffering from sleep apnea
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1653
104 million Indians may be suffering from sleep apnea
India is now the world's most populous country, recently outstripping China of that title. Therefore, it goes to reason that India also has the largest number of people suffering from Sleep Apnea of any country. It says that men are at higher risk than women. This statement, while perhaps true, will...
- Sun Oct 08, 2023 9:23 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Dream Station 2 - flimsy clips on the tank and tank lid
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2555
Re: Dream Station 2 - flimsy clips on the tank and tank lid
I've had the DS2 about two years now. Have not had broken tabs on the tank lid, however I did buy a spare in the event it ever should happen. About $19 with free shipping on Amazon. Cheap insurance to have a spare as the machine is dead in the 'water' if the tank lid breaks. Interestingly Medicare/...
- Fri Oct 06, 2023 7:41 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Senator Calls for DOJ Action Against Philips for Keeping CPAP Machine Complaints Secret
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2811
Senator Calls for DOJ Action Against Philips for Keeping CPAP Machine Complaints Secret
Since this is a call on DOJ (not congress), it could happen despite congressional disarray.
In any case, I can't see Philips surviving long-term as a supplier of medical devices after this debacle.
https://www.propublica.org/article/blum ... st-philips
In any case, I can't see Philips surviving long-term as a supplier of medical devices after this debacle.
https://www.propublica.org/article/blum ... st-philips
- Mon Oct 02, 2023 12:25 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Anyone able to sleep on your back with your machine?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4849
Re: Anyone able to sleep on your back with your machine?
I'm not clear why the original poster is using a cervical collar. It's possible that the underlying condition is causing a problem.
Anyhow, you generally will need a higher pressure on your back than on your side. I was titrated on my back, so that's how I sleep.
Anyhow, you generally will need a higher pressure on your back than on your side. I was titrated on my back, so that's how I sleep.
- Mon Sep 18, 2023 8:17 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Bad smelling air when first put mask on
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1963
Re: Bad smelling air when first put mask on
Try turning on the machine several minutes before you go to bed and put on the mask.
- Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:07 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Review of the DreamStation 2 machine
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2026
Review of the DreamStation 2 machine
If this was already posted, I apologize. I was not able to find anything on this subject on this forum. I got a DreamStation 2 as a replacement for my DreamStation 1 about two years ago. I never noticed an issue with particles or odors, but I stopped using the machine when I heard of the recall, usi...