This was an article from what appears to be a reasonably reliable source. It's click-bait for medically interested people. Doesn't mean that the information is false, but since the site doesn't indicate WHO they are, any articles from them should be viewed with suspicion. That said, articles from t...

I wasn't disputing the connection, only that the incidence of gout is so small relative to other things apnea does effect, and therefore why even bring it up, but I guess I could have been clearer and mentioned a rare disease rather than dandruff. Yeah, but if you have it, it is significant and gou...

Well, yeah, for a lot of people, weight loss and weight gain changes their pressure needs. For some, not at all. Hence the need for DATA. ChicagoGranny, your chart image is GREAT but remember that just because the data seem related could just mean it is coincidental. They really stressed that in sci...

Just wanted to add that the on/off for the humidifier is the level of humidity. To shut it off, change it to zero.

As for reassigning the machine so that the MyAir reporting reflects your usage....that can be done but only by a DME or doctor because they have to call up ResMed and reassign the serial number to you. You will probably need a new MyAir account for the new machine. I think the deal is one account p...

The white powder has something to do with the mineralization in the water. It's harmless. It was originally a concern in the 1980s when the 'new' humidifiers came into existance. You can use distilled water to avoid it, but it gets costly over time. We have whole house humidification now, so no long...

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Tue Oct 09, 2018 4:22 pm

I have gotten at least 4 years, since using a hearing aid dryer box.
My first unit needed refurb after only 2 years--the box pays for itself.

Thanks for the tip. I had no idea about these dryer boxes!

Just got a hearing aid. My thanks to everybody who pm'd with recommendations and suggestions last year since this is such a huge money drop. I'll get the second one next year. Yep, the tinnitus ones are still pretty expensive. $1700 per aid was the least expensive). Wanted to comment that in my stat...

Some sleeps doctors work with patients that have muscular dystrophy. People think it is all about the legs, but in fact, affects every single muscle including those in the throat. Now, I'm not saying that this is your problem, but just pointing out that perhaps this sleep doc has a different approac...

People who have had zero problems with their cpap don't usually come here. They have no problems. Just assume you will be one of them. The best reason to come here BEFORE you get a cpap is to understand the different machines and masks so that you can make good financial decisions. Many people pay w...

zoocrewphoto, thanks for mentioning the clear plastic bags. There was one poster on here a few months bag who was upset about their handling his/her equipment. I'd do this with the mask and hoses.

As it can take months to process to get a new machine, I'd start now. According to some repair people I talked to, Resmed and Philips machines have an increase in repair when they have had about 7 years of full time use. This is when major parts start breaking, which makes it often cheaper to replac...

Locally, they replace Medicare provided machines if they aren't working correctly or if they have surpassed 15,000 hours (worn out). Some people have just said that it is making a noise some nights that was reason enough for DME to replace (at or near 15,000 mark). You don't actually have to wait fo...

Your option is to file an appeal showing that cpap machines are designed to last for 15,000 hours. At that point, they are worn out to design capacity (someone here has a link to that- I just don't remember the thread). Yours is XXX hours. If you waited until it failed, you would potentially be with...

Thereafter, for next several years, I used to visit annually hauling all my devices for them to ensure each was blowing the right pressure. Then, dropped by insurance and that stopped my appointments. Qualified people that actually check the PRESSURE, not the setting, are generally not located in t...