Do you suggest using the inline bacterial/viral filters?

idkwhatimdoing · Post by **idkwhatimdoing** » Fri Feb 21, 2020 2:58 pm

These ones: https://www.cpap.com/productpage/generi ... nes-5-pack It seems like it would be a good idea but I dont know too much about these things. Thanks!

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Fri Feb 21, 2020 3:54 pm

No! But if you just have money to burn, go ahead, while you are at it maybe a pair of "No Cleans" are in your future also, buy two and maybe the will throw a signed Star Trek "T" Shirt.

Jim

Anything that can add a flow restriction is a poor idea!

Dog Slobber · Post by **Dog Slobber** » Fri Feb 21, 2020 4:05 pm

idkwhatimdoing wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 21, 2020 2:58 pm
These ones: https://www.cpap.com/productpage/generi ... nes-5-pack It seems like it would be a good idea but I dont know too much about these things. Thanks!

I don't use them, and believe most don't.

But, I've seen posts from allergy sufferers (palerider) that they are wonderful for allergy sufferers. I don't know if he uses it full time or just during allergy season.

palerider wrote: ↑
Sun Nov 25, 2018 4:32 pm
I use an AB filter because I have allergies, and it catches more than the hypoallergenic filter does.

It won't do any good at all in relation to "cold and flu season" unless you've got someone that has a cold or flu standing there, coughing into the intake of your machine.

idkwhatimdoing · Post by **idkwhatimdoing** » Fri Feb 21, 2020 4:08 pm

Thanks, guess that's one less thing to buy, haha. Is the hypoallergenic filter just the little white filter that goes in the side compartment?

Pugsy · Post by **Pugsy** » Fri Feb 21, 2020 5:10 pm

idkwhatimdoing wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 21, 2020 4:08 pm
Thanks, guess that's one less thing to buy, haha. Is the hypoallergenic filter just the little white filter that goes in the side compartment?

Yes...that is either the hypoallergenic filter or the regular filter...both are white but the hypoallergenic filter is a bit denser to collect more particles.

I have never bothered with the inline filter. Don't really need it and it would mess with my ability to use my heated hose and get the humidity I prefer without condensation.
Palerider uses the inline filter though...but he doesn't use a heated hose and he doesn't use water or added humidity most of the time.
He will use some humidity when sick with a cold as it helps his nasal congestion.
He also has bad allergies and thinks the inline filter helps filter out some extra annoying particles that cause his allergies to be worse.

Most of us don't use inline filters though.

palerider · Post by **palerider** » Fri Feb 21, 2020 7:30 pm

Dog Slobber wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 21, 2020 4:05 pm

idkwhatimdoing wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 21, 2020 2:58 pm
These ones: https://www.cpap.com/productpage/generi ... nes-5-pack It seems like it would be a good idea but I dont know too much about these things. Thanks!
I don't use them, and believe most don't.

But, I've seen posts from allergy sufferers (palerider) that they are wonderful for allergy sufferers. I don't know if he uses it full time or just during allergy season.

palerider wrote: ↑
Sun Nov 25, 2018 4:32 pm
I use an AB filter because I have allergies, and it catches more than the hypoallergenic filter does.

It won't do any good at all in relation to "cold and flu season" unless you've got someone that has a cold or flu standing there, coughing into the intake of your machine.

HAH! I just said the same thing over on Reddit where the same person vomited up the same question all over the place.

idkwhatimdoing · Post by **idkwhatimdoing** » Fri Feb 21, 2020 10:25 pm

I guess my next question, then, is should I buy the hypoallergenic filter or the regular one? lol. Looking at pictures I think the one filter I have is hypoallergenic.

chunkyfrog · Post by **chunkyfrog** » Fri Feb 21, 2020 10:39 pm

No, but I do find the little extra fine rectangular filters help with my allergies.
Other than that, I let bacteria be what it is.
Most of them are harmless, and give my immunity a little workout,
so I have a better chance of beating the nasty ones, should they wander in.
I trust nature, until it betrays me.

raisedfist · Post by **raisedfist** » Sat Feb 22, 2020 1:43 pm

They are not necessary for most people, but if you do install one, make sure you turn the AB filter setting on, if you have a ResMed machine.

palerider · Post by **palerider** » Sat Feb 22, 2020 2:20 pm

idkwhatimdoing wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 21, 2020 10:25 pm
I guess my next question, then, is should I buy the hypoallergenic filter or the regular one? lol. Looking at pictures I think the one filter I have is hypoallergenic.

Why don't YOU tell us?

tyrinryan · Post by **tyrinryan** » Sat Feb 22, 2020 5:21 pm

I've just had the opportunity to trial a relatively new resmed autosense 10. I've regularly noticed some really super small dirt like stuff in the humidifier tub each morning. I have a brand new filter. You can't see the stuff in the regular light but it shows up under a strong LED light. As soon as you see it once, it is impossible to miss the next time you look! I supposed that the water trapped particles were only some of those coming (I guess) from the unit itself and the rest were going into my lungs. So, last night, I bought an AB filter to install in front of my mask after the heated hose and changed the setting on the machine to yes for the AB filter. It did seem a little more difficult to breath but I may have been over sensitive to the issue. Of more concern, is the question of mould etc. on the filter medium itself due to the heat and the humidified air running through the filter medium. I put the AB filter through the Lumin a couple of times, but the Lumin only does what it sees. What do you all think? AND has anyone else noticed these really super small particles in the humidifier tub?

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Sat Feb 22, 2020 5:34 pm

tyrinryan wrote: ↑
Sat Feb 22, 2020 5:21 pm
I've just had the opportunity to trial a relatively new resmed autosense 10. I've regularly noticed some really super small dirt like stuff in the humidifier tub each morning. I have a brand new filter. You can't see the stuff in the regular light but it shows up under a strong LED light. As soon as you see it once, it is impossible to miss the next time you look! I supposed that the water trapped particles were only some of those coming (I guess) from the unit itself and the rest were going into my lungs. So, last night, I bought an AB filter to install in front of my mask after the heated hose and changed the setting on the machine to yes for the AB filter. It did seem a little more difficult to breath but I may have been over sensitive to the issue. Of more concern, is the question of mould etc. on the filter medium itself due to the heat and the humidified air running through the filter medium. I put the AB filter through the Lumin a couple of times, but the Lumin only does what it sees. What do you all think? AND has anyone else noticed these really super small particles in the humidifier tub?

Did you use Clean Distilled Water in the HH, that wasn't clean to start with, were the filters in the machine clean and in place correctly Or do you just like to jump to conclusions right off.

Jim

tyrinryan · Post by **tyrinryan** » Sun Feb 23, 2020 5:48 pm

I bought a kego on line filter with what looks like a male and female end. But it should go on in front of the humidifier so that it won't absorb moisture. I could set it up with a dry humidifier and a non heated tube. So the answer is a separate independent humidifier. Is there any mfg that splits up the machine and the humidifier? Hopefully with a heated tube?

idkwhatimdoing · Post by **idkwhatimdoing** » Tue Feb 25, 2020 7:15 pm

palerider wrote: ↑
Sat Feb 22, 2020 2:20 pm

idkwhatimdoing wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 21, 2020 10:25 pm
I guess my next question, then, is should I buy the hypoallergenic filter or the regular one? lol. Looking at pictures I think the one filter I have is hypoallergenic.
Why don't YOU tell us?

Quite honestly I dont know enough to know why I wouldn't want the hypoallergenic one.

chunkyfrog · Post by **chunkyfrog** » Tue Feb 25, 2020 7:42 pm

It is good to recognize one's weaknesses.
Remember that advertisers know no more than the rest of us.
All they want is to throw you into a panic, so they can profit.
Don't go overboard on the rantings of an advertisement.

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