So what is considered the Rolls Royce of CPAP Machines

drduke49 · Post by **drduke49** » Mon Sep 19, 2016 5:35 pm

I don't know if I "own" my machine or it is rented by my carrier (Aetna). What is the expected life of a CPAP machine (hours?) How many of you have lost weight since using CPAP? Love to hear recommendations on full face masks as well. Thanks to all for your input - greatly appreciated!

Kind Regards,
Dr. Duke

BlackSpinner · Post by **BlackSpinner** » Mon Sep 19, 2016 5:40 pm

Life expectancy is 5 years.

Your millage may vary as far as results is concerned.

Both Resmed 10 & the PR dream machine are considered excellent.

Julie · Post by **Julie** » Mon Sep 19, 2016 5:45 pm

How can you not know if you are renting or owning? Seriously?

Hang Fire · Post by **Hang Fire** » Mon Sep 19, 2016 6:12 pm

Julie wrote:How can you not know if you are renting or owning? Seriously?

Was that necessary, Butthead?

Hang Fire · Post by **Hang Fire** » Mon Sep 19, 2016 6:13 pm

drduke49 wrote:How many of you have lost weight since using CPAP?

You have to eat less to lose weight.

kteague · Post by **kteague** » Mon Sep 19, 2016 8:05 pm

Hi. You'll get a range of experiences on here regarding weight loss. Couple factors... Proper sleep generally makes one feel better. It's hard to be very active when one is tired and sleepy. Just feeling like moving more is a good start. Also, sleep deprivation is said to influence appetite hormones. Getting those back in balance can make maintaining healthier eating habits less of a struggle. Whether all this results in weight loss - who knows - but it certainly should help one feel better. And help lose weight if inactivity and poor eating are a part of the weight gain. Here's an article on those appetite hormones. http://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/502825

D.H. · Post by **D.H.** » Mon Sep 19, 2016 8:14 pm

Given that insurance pays for almost all CPAP machines, the Rolls Royce analogy doesn't work.

What insurance would pay for a Rolls Royce when a Toyota or Chevrolet would do? Thus, there's no market for a Rolls Royce.

Meanwhile, most of the machines on the market are good.

scottae316 · Post by **scottae316** » Mon Sep 19, 2016 8:17 pm

What is the "Rolls Royce" of CPAP machines? That comes down to personal preference and opinion. From reading here and other boards the ResMed AirSense 10 Auto and the Phillips Respironics Dreamstation are the top one. A few like Fisher & Paykel. It depends on the individual and how the machine works. You can't go wrong with these three and DeVilbis.

SewTired · Post by **SewTired** » Mon Sep 19, 2016 8:38 pm

Call your carrier and ask them what their arrangements are. If they are rental, when it is it considered 'paid up'? Can you arrange to pay off early? What is YOUR cost per month? Be aware that there appears to be some insurers that have a permanent rental arrangement (never paid off). Don't even sign on for that - just buy out-of-pocket. What about supplies?

Top of the line machines are Resmed and Respironics. Since most insurance (and Medicare) pay by the code rather than the brand, you just need to be sure that your chosen DME carries the model that you want. I wanted a Resmed Airsense for Her and it had to be ordered, but they had it. Some places simply refuse to carry anything but certain models. Your choices may be limited if you are going through Kaiser or an HMO. DO make sure that whatever you choose works with Sleepyhead or you will not be able to refine your needs over time.

Expected life of CPAP is 5 years (about 15,000 hours). Many machines will operate perfectly fine to 20,000 hours and even longer, but the failure rate will be higher. Parts become a problem as well - the older the machine, the less likely you can get it fixed. At 5-7 years, you should be looking for a replacement and just keep your old one as a backup or travel machine.

Although there is some claim about weight loss, it is indirect. You are FEELING better. You are more likely to be active.

I don't use a full face mask, so can't recommend any.

LSAT · Post by **LSAT** » Mon Sep 19, 2016 8:55 pm

drduke49 wrote:I don't know if I "own" my machine or it is rented by my carrier (Aetna). What is the expected life of a CPAP machine (hours?) How many of you have lost weight since using CPAP? Love to hear recommendations on full face masks as well. Thanks to all for your input - greatly appreciated!

Kind Regards,
Dr. Duke

Sometimes you need to do a little research on your own.........
Go to cpap.com...go to machines and read the hundreds of comments on each one
Go to cpap.com....go to FF masks and read the hundreds of comments on each one

ChicagoGranny · Post by **ChicagoGranny** » Tue Sep 20, 2016 8:00 am

drduke49 wrote:So what is considered the Rolls Royce of CPAP Machines

Why would you want a Rolls Royce when a Honda Accord splints your airway open all night long?

palerider · Post by **palerider** » Tue Sep 20, 2016 8:33 am

ChicagoGranny wrote:
drduke49 wrote:So what is considered the Rolls Royce of CPAP Machines
Why would you want a Rolls Royce when a Honda Accord splints your airway open all night long?

why would you want a Honda Accord when a Ford Pinto splints your airway open all night long?

ChicagoGranny · Post by **ChicagoGranny** » Tue Sep 20, 2016 9:21 am

palerider wrote:why would you want a Honda Accord when a Ford Pinto splints your airway open all night long?

Because a Pinto is so ugly sitting on the nightstand all day?

ChicagoGranny · Post by **ChicagoGranny** » Tue Sep 20, 2016 9:21 am

And if you bump it, the humidifier tank ruptures.

palerider · Post by **palerider** » Tue Sep 20, 2016 9:52 am

well, there you have it.

some people would just like to be gently wafted off to sleep, with things around them that are pleasing to the senses, instead of the tacky plastic and abrupt changes of that honda..

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