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by ZQuest
Fri Aug 26, 2011 1:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT: Hurricane Irene
Replies: 109
Views: 14498

Re: OT: Hurricane Irene

I think that this is going to be a hard time for those without a backup power supplies for their Cpap machines.. just to name a few of the bad issues that some us are already facing... Phil
by ZQuest
Sun Aug 21, 2011 5:46 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cpap and Employer
Replies: 1
Views: 974

Cpap and Employer

Hello: Cpaper's I have been diagnosed and on Apap for about 15 month's now with very good success with therapy,doctor,and yes even with my dme i guess i've been lucky thanks to some of the GREAT post that i have read on this forum,some of which have helped me make some good desitions, for this i tha...
by ZQuest
Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:08 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: what is the best hose management device
Replies: 28
Views: 6049

Re: what is the best hose management device

I absolutely love my Hozer! I don't even turn much in bed so was very surprised at what a difference it made. Definitely helped the leaks and when I turn in bed I never have to take into consideration where the hose is. Very well engineered and manufactured. I took it on one overnight trip - though...
by ZQuest
Tue May 31, 2011 2:23 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Long Term Care Insurance
Replies: 18
Views: 5394

Re: Long Term Care Insurance

I was just told today that my OSA may make me ineligible for LTC insurance. The company (John Hancock) hasn't officially nixed my app yet, but the agent seems doubtful it will go thru. Anyone had experience with OSA disqualifying any kind of insurance?? Hello:LinkC You brought out a good point,abou...
by ZQuest
Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How often to replace Climateline?
Replies: 15
Views: 3586

Re: How often to replace Climateline?

I've been using the same Climateline hose for almost a year with no issues i try washing it once with Doc.Bronner's soap and i must admit that it did work well,but i was kind of concern about the effect that the water might have on the electrical contacts of the hose, so i decided to try a different...
by ZQuest
Fri Feb 25, 2011 2:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CMS 50F oximeter failure - need replacement suggestions
Replies: 16
Views: 3233

Re: Contec 50F oximeter failure

Hello

Just a thought also make sure that you dont have any finger nail polish on the finger that you use on the probe,i believe that this could interfered with the probes signal




Regards: Phil
by ZQuest
Fri Dec 10, 2010 3:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT - Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Replies: 23
Views: 4709

Re: OT - Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Thanks Uncle Bob


And may you and everyone else have a Very Happy and Healthy Holiday Season



Warmest Regards: Phil
by ZQuest
Fri Dec 10, 2010 3:33 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Credit Cards At Risk from High-Tech Pickpockets?
Replies: 10
Views: 1769

Re: Credit Cards At Risk from High-Tech Pickpockets?

Just keep your cards in your tin-foil hat! The way I understand it, each time the RFID is read, the code is changed.. Thus, if they read the existing code on the street, they've just changed it...so the code they have is already obsolete. Did you notice the folks promoting this "scare" and doing th...
by ZQuest
Sun Dec 05, 2010 6:03 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How frequently does your sleep specialist follow up?
Replies: 28
Views: 3693

Re: How frequently does your sleep specialist follow up?

I have not seen my sleep doctor (pulmonologist) since I started on CPAP 2 years ago. I certainly would call him if I thought I had a problem... thank goodness I don't. Hello I've been on Apap therapy for about 9 month's now and i seen the sleep doc twice, once after the first month of therapy and t...
by ZQuest
Sat Nov 27, 2010 3:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Zero AHI?
Replies: 15
Views: 3060

Re: Zero AHI?

Zquest quote; I have encountered the similar issues lately 5 day's of 0.0 AHI"s now this has got me skeptical 5 nights of 0.0 Apneas sounds impossible even though just before this happen i did made some changes,I upped the start press from 7cm to 8cm,rigged a hose management system and upped my low...
by ZQuest
Sat Nov 27, 2010 5:07 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Zero AHI?
Replies: 15
Views: 3060

Re: Zero AHI?

I have the same machine as you. I got AHIs of 0 for about 5 days in a row. My usual AHI is between 1 and 2.8 and I didn't believe the 0 readings. I erased the data on the card and the readings returned to my usual range. I'm guessing your 0 readings are incorrect if they started appearing suddenly ...
by ZQuest
Thu Nov 25, 2010 11:39 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: help! Why is my Resmed s9 motor blowing so loudly now?
Replies: 14
Views: 5623

Re: help! Why is my Resmed s9 motor blowing so loudly now?

Have you check the settings on the machine? Just to make sure that nothing got change when you unplug it,specially the pressure and mask settings.


Phil
by ZQuest
Wed Nov 24, 2010 6:19 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: It IS possible to find the perfect mask
Replies: 15
Views: 3065

Re: It IS possible to find the perfect mask

At my lowest I was using a full face mask with a non-Rx MAD, mouth tape and a chin strap - all at the same time - and my numbers still were marginal. I got a glimpse of myself in the bathroom mirror in the middle of the night and was really discouraged. This just didn't seem sustainable. So I start...
by ZQuest
Tue Nov 23, 2010 6:40 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed S9 autoset SD card
Replies: 10
Views: 3211

Re: Resmed S9 autoset SD card

My question's are how much compliance data does the card stores and what other data could my sleep doc get from my card? The summary data file is what is used for compliance review, i.e. how many hours the mask was on and what days was it used. Here's a complete list of the data in the summary file...
by ZQuest
Mon Nov 22, 2010 7:49 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Once in a Blue Moon
Replies: 8
Views: 1516

Re: Once in a Blue Moon

GumbyCT wrote:
jules wrote:yes gumby, you are supposed to wine and dine them before you grope them
isn't that the same as paying for it?


OUCH!!