HUMIDIFIER
I have COPD, so when I got Covid, the doctor suggested turning up the heat on the humidifier for more moisture to keep my lungs clear. This worked for a couple of weeks, but the added load to the system burned out the heating element.
Where can I find a replacement (or a stand-alone) humidifier to keep me from clogging up?
I know the heater is replaceable, but I have no idea where to get replacement parts. So
that's why I'm looking for a new unit. Yeah, if I can get a new heater parts, I'm game to try
to replace the heating element.
I use a Resmed Escape II. But again - a stand-alone unit would be acceptable.
Sure, I could go to the doctor and get a prescription. But that's 3 months away, and my nasal
passages would be fried by then.
Thanks for your input
OhioHam
01-31-2022, 11:44 PM
(This post was last modified: 01-31-2022, 11:44 PM by SarcasticDave94.
Edit Reason: tablet cannot spell/autocorrect is crazy
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RE: HUMIDIFIER
OK broken record Dave with Fisher and Paykel. They'd have accessory humidifiers that maybe can do the job. I say maybe because I'm not familiar with the old 8 series PAP.
Second thought maybe it's needful to replace the PAP to get a newer model.
COPD with any illness isn't a good state, take care.
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By standalone unit, do you mean a room type humidifier??? They are readily available on Amazon, or your local pharmacy may carry them.
I use a whole house humidifier as well as the built in humidifier in my Airsense 10.
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PS to clarify my first answer, F&P have stand alone PAP type humidifiers that have standard PAP hose type inlet/outlets.
Image of the F&P HC150
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Thanks for clarifying Dave. I learned something new.....
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Glad to help. It's similar to what a ventilator may use but this one is for PAP. I think it's somewhat on the lines of what the 9 series ResMed may have used.
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