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by arthuref
Mon Jul 02, 2018 3:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Silent Nite titration; home study?
Replies: 13
Views: 573

Re: Silent Nite titration; home study?

"There are plenty of tricks and adjustments for making it work." Yes, I've done lots of research here, and got good numbers from my CPAP. But for numerous reasons I can't keep it on all night. Not interested in discussing CPAP vs OA anymore, or how to make CPAP work; just looking for info about how ...
by arthuref
Mon Jul 02, 2018 2:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Silent Nite titration; home study?
Replies: 13
Views: 573

Re: Silent Nite titration; home study?

Thanks for the reply; I agree that CPAP is clearly the superior treatment. Unfortunately, I've been trying for years to use it (trying different models, types of masks, etc), and am unable to keep it on all night. I have read several studies that show that OAs--though not as effective as CPAP--can b...
by arthuref
Mon Jul 02, 2018 2:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Silent Nite titration; home study?
Replies: 13
Views: 573

Silent Nite titration; home study?

I have mild to moderate OSA; and have a sibling who has had very good results (confirmed by sleep study) with Silent Nite OA. I've been fitted for a SN appliance, but my insurance won't pay for it or for a study with it. Haven't been able to find much info about titration...it came with two sizes of...
by arthuref
Fri Jan 05, 2018 6:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dry mouth, stomach pain with CPAP
Replies: 2
Views: 320

Dry mouth, stomach pain with CPAP

I've been diagnosed with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. In the past I've had trouble wearing CPAP at night; just the general annoyance but especially stomach pain and severe dry mouth. I just got a ResMed S9 Autoset, trying to improve compliance, hoping that the auto titration will help. ...
by arthuref
Sat Dec 30, 2017 6:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How to choose CPAP machine after sleep study?
Replies: 22
Views: 7943

Re: How to choose CPAP machine after sleep study?

I like flowers fine, and if the "for her" model is cheaper that sounds good...the ResMed site claims that model has "gender specific algorithms" though, not sure what to make of that. (from link ChicagoGranny shared) https://www.resmed.com/us/en/commercial-partner/products/devices/airsense-10-autose...
by arthuref
Sat Dec 30, 2017 5:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How to choose CPAP machine after sleep study?
Replies: 22
Views: 7943

Re: How to choose CPAP machine after sleep study?

Yes, I can afford $525; not looking for the "for her" model though...
by arthuref
Sat Dec 30, 2017 5:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How to choose CPAP machine after sleep study?
Replies: 22
Views: 7943

Re: How to choose CPAP machine after sleep study?

Ah, well I just checked and apparently I'm male, so this one should be good, eh?

http://www.secondwindcpap.com/ResMed-S9-AutoSet.html


ETA: just noticed the last post from Pugsy...so the S10 is a significant improvement over the S9, sounds like...
by arthuref
Sat Dec 30, 2017 4:56 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How to choose CPAP machine after sleep study?
Replies: 22
Views: 7943

Re: How to choose CPAP machine after sleep study?

Thanks Pugsy and chunkyfrog!

So "autoset" is the term I should look for? What are the "for her" features?
by arthuref
Sat Dec 30, 2017 1:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How to choose CPAP machine after sleep study?
Replies: 22
Views: 7943

Re: How to choose CPAP machine after sleep study?

If money is a problem, look at Secondwind.com. They have a gently used Resmed S9 Autoset for her (with humidifier) for $379. This is a great deal. The S9 was/is a great machine and is data capable. Stay away from any Resmed machine that says Escape. Sheriff Good to know about that site--new to me. ...
by arthuref
Sat Dec 02, 2017 4:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Looking for home test info
Replies: 10
Views: 3722

Re: Looking for home test info

List of home testing products services so far: WatchPat http://www.itamar-medical.com/watchpat-main/ AXG Home sleep study http://axgsleepdiagnostics.com/product/comprehensive-type-2-diagnostic-home-sleep-study-unattended/ ApneaLink Air https://www.resmed.com/us/en/healthcare-professional/products/di...
by arthuref
Sat Dec 02, 2017 4:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Looking for home test info
Replies: 10
Views: 3722

Re: Looking for home test info

I'm not looking for advice on whether I should or shouldn't do home testing. I'm curious to hear about what products are available, and if anyone here has opinions and/or experiences about the products. Did you read my post above? I was not telling you whether to do it or not. I have heard many goo...
by arthuref
Fri Dec 01, 2017 5:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Looking for home test info
Replies: 10
Views: 3722

Re: Looking for home test info

I'm not looking for advice on whether I should or shouldn't do home testing. I'm curious to hear about what products are available, and if anyone here has opinions and/or experiences about the products.
by arthuref
Thu Nov 30, 2017 10:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Looking for home test info
Replies: 10
Views: 3722

Looking for home test info

I did a search but didn't find too much (please post links though if I missed something). I'm curious about home sleep apnea testing; what products are available, what's recommended, any experiences folks here have had with them. I've had overnight studies (last one showed mild to moderate OSA), and...
by arthuref
Wed Oct 04, 2017 9:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Silent Nite mouthpiece question
Replies: 1
Views: 360

Silent Nite mouthpiece question

Looking for suggestions on finding a dentist in the Los Angeles area to fit (and purchase) a Silent Nite oral appliance. Is this something most dentists shouldn't have a problem with, or should I seek a specialist? (I have mild to moderate OSA; haven't had luck with CPAP, and have a sibling who has ...