Noisy CPAP!
I have recently acquired a used ResMed S8 Elite because my old clunker, which works well, does not have a humidifier and I am waking up each morning with a sinus-type headache. The "new" CPAP is in excellent condition and from a trusted source. Tried it for first time last night and it was noisy! Motor/pump churning away in the background and every inhale and exhale VERY audible. When I finally manged to fall asleep I was startled awake by a loud popping sound from the swivel fixture on my nasal pillow "mask". Sounded like air bubbles bursting through water to the surface - pop, pop, pop! However I fiddled I could not make these noises go away. I think the popping sound had to do with me relaxing in sleep, air escaping through my lips and the flow of air in the hose being reduced. Something to do with moisture from the humidifier?
I bought a used CPAP because I could not handle the idea of another night in a Sleep Centre - which is required if I need a prescription for a new CPAP. Now I have a CPAP that is keeping me awake!
Any help, suggestions etc. much appreciated. I would rate my apnea at moderate.
RE: Noisy CPAP!
Thank you. Did not think of that. Will look for seals and check them.
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Or maybe you just have the humidity setting too high or you need to do something to keep the hose warm (to stop condensation) like a fabric wrapping.
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That pop pop pop is the sound rainout makes. It doesn’t always rain on your face. You’re going to have to lower your humidity or buy a hose wrap. Or both. I have a Snugglehose on mine. Ive found that it also eliminates the noise the hose made rubbing on the bed, carpet or nightstand. I love it! You could also go to a fabric store and buy some flannel or a similar material and wrap the hose that way. Either way will do.
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RE: Noisy CPAP!
If the seals aren’t the problem, then you have set the humidifier too high, and need to lower it. Also, as others have stated, buy a soft fleece hose wrap, which usually helps control “rainout.”
As your are aware, your S8 is fairly outdated. Give some consideration to upgrading to a newer machine down the road (preferably before it breaks down entirely.)
Do you have a doctor that will write you a prescription without having a sleep study?
RE: Noisy CPAP!
Thank you. I have a sleeve for the hose and will put it on the hose right away!
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As far as I can tell none of these "sleep doctors" will write a Rx without a sleep study.
I'm sure they charge the government an arm and a leg for the sleep study and they
are not going to turn their back on free money. It's all a scam - including the b.s. that
it's "illegal" for a mere non-doctor to set his or her own CPAP. I've still got my old
museum-piece as a back-up in case of total failure. In the meanwhile I can keep up
my search for a Rx without a sleep-study.