I agree with LSAT. Now that your equipment is perfectly clean, , the most often overlooked element in the "cleaning" equation is your face. Oils and acids from your skin should be washed from the mask, but also from your skin prior to applying the mask. Facial cleaning or lack of, is the number one ...

The fleece tube cover is really a great idea, but I suspect your area might be experiencing a cold snap and that little slinky extension between the end of the climate line and your mask is where the condensation is occurring. If you haven't already done this, maybe try extending the fleece covering...

Whether or not it will be in your best interest to go through a DME or purchase online depends mostly on your deductible. Though replacment machines through BCBS can now be purchased, rather than the long time capped rental, as long as your deductible is low or has been met, an in network provider s...

I have found that larger almost always works better when doing mask fittings if the client is between sizes. With full-face masks, the bottom of the cushion doesn't seem to seal as well if you're trying to balance the mid point of the chin and the bridge of the nose on a mask that's on the smaller s...

Borrowing another H5i and getting the same results would tend to rule out failure of the heater itself. If you wanted to be sure the heater plate was receiving current from the CPAP, as the other poster suggested, from the humidity screen, press and hold the push-dial for three seconds to start the ...

With support and coaching such an important part of the equation when it comes to successful xPAP use, it is very good to see that you are seeking help in dealing with this. In addition to the above suggestions, I have had many clients who use a little humor to help them introduce their devices to t...

To answer the posters question, in general, headgear and water chambers can be billed at six months, but the tubing is once every three months. I don't know why last year was different from your provider as the MCR schedule was the same then. Of course, it's possible especially with the Blue Cross B...

Regarding replacement of xPAP supplies, most insurances follow Medicare guidelines. Below I will paste the latest schedule and the link to what is call the local coverage determination. In that document you'll find details about the strick criteria required for a provider to submit claims. It sure i...

violetpro, I'm glad you asked that. The S9 humidifier is tested by starting the "warm up" feature and feeling for heat immediately on the plate. Anytime you are on the humidity adjustment indicated on the LCD screen, the "warm up" feature is started by holding down the push-dial for 3 seconds. Anoth...

Congratulations Dori, to you and your granddaughter!

She sure is right about applying these principals along the road to successful xPAP use. I'll add a plus one to all, and an extra to #2.

Though most machines now incorporate a humidity sensor in the humidifiers, the level of water consumption in most cases varies due to unintentional leakage from the circuit. If the leaks are the lower side, generally you will use more water. If the leaks are larger, the machine will stop sending as ...

Wow, so that's how you post an image. Just a quick note to post positive feedback on this new mask. I had an in-service on the mask from the ResMed rep and 5 minutes after that someone was taking it home to try. The next morning I heard a word I don't hear often at all. "Awesome" was used by the pat...

These sentiments are unfortunately quite common. Though the xPAP keeps the airway splinted open, it certainly by itself does not assure a restful and recuperative sleep episode. There are always going to be other factors, and in my studies I have found six that seemed to be constantly presenting the...

Chunkyfrog took the words right out of my mouth. My first thought had to do with your full-face cushion as they so often leak when the begin to wear out. Excessive unintentional air leakage from a circuit causes you to not only breath dry air, but may also induce hypopnea (short shallow breathing). ...

My first concern in this post is that your DME company isn't accepting the allowed amount from your insurance as payment in full. Unless a patient is wanting a nonstock, highend special order item, there should be no out of pocket unless you have a deductible or copay to cover. As far as the ad infi...