Picked up a Resmed AirSense 10 Autoset and a full face mask from the DME supplier yesterday. After verifying that the cost would be what I had been quoted over the phone, the tech proceeded to explain how to use the new machine. I had already done some research on this forum and a couple of others, and was able to double check the settings that were in the machine were what I expected.
WOW!!! AHI of .6, and two green smiley faces!!!! I downloaded MyAir app, and had a score of 96/100. Still have a couple of issues to resolve, but nothing that can't be fixed. Maybe.......I would like to sleep through the night, but with three small dogs and my lovely wife in the bed it is sometimes hard to get in a groove Last night was much better though.
My Apnea history: Diagnosed around 20 years ago. Started using a black shoebox machine (Remstar??) with a seperate humidifier. One setting, with ramp if needed. Used that for maybe ten years, and when that quit I started using a Resmed S8 Vantage that had been my uncles. I didn't check the hours when I started using it, but I knew my uncle had complained of having a mouth full of water at night and had quit using the machine. The S8 now has 40196 hours. It will be my backup, as it still works. I had been using a nasal mask (Mirage FX), but was having more dry mouth. I was thinking of trying a full face mask, and F20 worked well last night.
Thank you all for your helpful posts,
Pete