I remembered that I had "washed" the humidifier because I forgot to fill it and running it dry gets it ganky. When you open up the humidifier, there's a silicone based seal between the top and the bottom. If that seal is not set correctly, air leaks out and causes that wheezing. Open up the humidif...

I’m so glad I read this thread, as I was about to leap in and buy, as the machine looked like the answer to my prayers for travel. I don’t know why the machine cannot be made available without the humidification gadget. And the proprietary hose thing is also something that grates on me. After having...

I know what you're going thru Eric. I had my tonsils out in my early forties and what turned out to be "routine", ended up in a week in intensive care and the closest I have come to seeing "the other side". It is hard, but you can get thru it. Minute by minute... and the pain (make sure you get the ...

I find the swift fx to be a rare one that allows me to side sleep comfortably.

The Pilairo was probably better in having fewer leaks, but for me was not as comfortable.

I'm at that stage too - just wondering whether anyone has fond the F&P Icon to be in the same league as the Resmed/Respironics auto machines.

Why I ask is that the price is significantly more bearable.

After some 4 years, even though i haven't yet achieved my ideal, I wouldn't want to be without it.

I'm kind of used to not feeling like I'm choking in my sleep... It's the little things one learns to appreciate as one gets older...

I have been prescribed it and only just filled the script today. I start taking it tomorrow...

Am a little worried about whether it will be as good as I have heard it to be.

Tasing could be quite appropriate for some... Or even an electric cattle prod, judiciously applied.

On the other hand, there are probably a number of patients who could be equally deserving...

JMelby's post is a great summary. As someone who has also had both, I can say that the s9 is a 2013 Mercedes, whereas the s8 was the 1999 Mercedes. Both great in their time, but I'd rather have the latest, as the difference (in improvements) is so very noticeable. I've got to say though that I think...

Aw, come on, folks! Give Sonyat a break! As I picked out, copied and posted the excerpts from the IntelliPAP Standard page I could easily understand how he/she misunderstood. Even Johnny has stated that he sees how it could be confusing and will be changing the info. I know I had a difficult time w...

Didn't seem at all lame to me - I thought it was quite

I remember reading that some people gained weight once their OSA was treated, because without CPAP they spent the nights thrashing themselves out of obstructive events, but with CPAP their sleep became more restful. So the answer is yes some people do gain weight when cpap therapy starts. This is e...

I have tried the Optilife and after a couple of months of trying to break it in, my nostrils lost that battle...

For me, I found the Resmed Swift FX to be the best, and least intrusive, nasal pillow mask for side sleeping.

Useful information to know thanks Uncle Bob.

It will be interesting to see if they simply issue new replacements to those who already have the machines, or, whether they just do so to those that come in from the field.

I have both an S9 and PR1. I use the S9 as my primary machine. I also had an S8 as my first machine. I know that A-flex and EPR are highly subjective things. It took me several nights to get used to the S9. For me, the A-flex felt more natural. However, I adore the silence of the S9. I do not like t...