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...

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...

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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.

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...

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/...

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

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.

Try turning on the machine several minutes before you go to bed and put on the mask.

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...

Ok, you're reporting a discrepancy of one hour or more when you wake up in the morning almost every morning. Have you gone back and checked prior days (to see if the shortfall has been corrected)? If there does appear to be a correction later, there are two possible reasons for this. The first is th...

A CPAP machine will work indoors in a room at temperature above freezing regardless of the outside temperature.

Somebody in this thread eluded to a ban on extension cords. I assume that person was speaking of cruise ships. If you're traveling on an ocean-liner, please advise them that you will be bringing a CPAP machine. They will either assure you that the electric sockets will be near the bed, provide their...

The "bacon" smell is probably how you perceive the burning smell. I do get that when the tank runs dry. There was one Chinese-made CPAP where the heating element switches off when the tank goes empty. It will probably be standard for the heating element to stop working when the tank goes dry eventua...

In addition to all the suggestions about "compliance" (which are good), I suggest you investigate the specific "noise" complaint. Most modern CPAP machines let up a little bit when the patients exhales. Despite being a senior citizen (I wasn't when I started CPAP), I find this annoying and "noisy." ...

I'm trying to calculate how much of my energy bill is due to my ResMed. It's plugged in all the time. Is there a formula folks use? Compared to your refrigerator, your air-conditioner, your computers, your heating (if it's electric), your stove/oven (if they're electric), your washing machine & dry...