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Just Started Using Resmed 10 Airsense Because of Recall.

Posted by cece55 @cece55, Aug 11, 2021

Hi everyone. My sleep doctor replaced my Phillips Dream Station with the Resmed Airsense 10 due to the recall. I have been using a CPAP for several years and have become very comfortable with it. I would like to know if the following is normal and has anyone else experienced this.

I am using the same mask but my heated tube is a little different as it goes with the Resmed Airsense. The main difference I have found is the silence I experience from using the Resmed Airsense 10 and the easier directory dial on the front. That is where the positive stops.

I have tried to get used to it for the past three weeks. I am not new to this but changing to the Resmed has placed me back to the beginning of tolerating a CPAP. I don't know why. I have gone from 27 events an hour to 1 and my pressure is pretty low. My pressure is set from 6 to 9.

The problem is that I find it hard to tolerate anything past a 7. The Resmed seems to be more sensitive and the air flow on each pressure setting seems stronger than it was on the Dream Station. My respiratory therapist says that this is impossible and that my machine has different algorithms than the dream station and has to learn my patterns. With my old machine I usually stayed at 6 to 8 all the time. Now, with Resmed, after my ramp time (6) for 30 minutes, it goes to 9 and stays there. I am constantly waking up and hitting the stop button so that I can go back to ramp and go to sleep. I also develop a bubble in my throat at 8 or 9 which wakes me up. All this interrupted sleep is making me so sleep deprived.

I find myself getting really angry at the machine and wanting to throw it at the wall....just joking...but these are feelings I had three years ago when I first started using it. Can anyone comment on their experience upon switching machines this past month? I am really trying hard to work thru this and give it some time. I leave my mask on and don't give up because I know I need to wear it and use CPAP.

I am frustrated because I was at such a wonderful place with my CPAP before the recall. Thank You...CeCe55

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raye | @raye | Jul 27, 2022
In reply to @kudzu "Hi bcabell2005; I think your mask, connecting elbow and tube need to be sure all is..." + (show)
@kudzu

Hi bcabell2005;
I think your mask, connecting elbow and tube need to be sure all is working right and you have a good fit.
I went from a nasal mask to a full face when I discovered I’m a mouth breather. I don’t feel as much air with the ff either;
I guess because it’s more diffused. I had to adjust the pressure higher and deal with swallowing air in order to get my events down. Also, if you wake up feeling breathless or restless, I’ve found it helps to have an oximeter handy; it tells me a lot about how well I’m being helped and whether I’ve just had an event or not.
Unfortunately this is a lot of trial and error; I’ve learned a lot from other patients on cpaptalk. com and found Cpap.com to be very helpful re: sizing and style. Also, their refund policy has always been honored.
Try your dme and sleep doctor first, but also do your own research. I read a lot on the internet(be selective)and learned a lot. It’s a process.

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A helpful new gizmo to monitor your O2—instead of trying to with a pulse ox, which can only tell you how you’re doing after you awaken and put it on—is an OURA RING. My DME friend and also hematologist both wear one. (So does Cory Booker!) It monitors your O2 and other things then sends that info via Bluetooth to your smartphone. Apparently, according to review, version 3 is not as good as it should be. Version 2 should work. Google it. Good luck!

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bcabell2005 | @bcabell2005 | Jul 28, 2022
In reply to @kudzu "Hi bcabell2005; I think your mask, connecting elbow and tube need to be sure all is..." + (show)
@kudzu

Hi bcabell2005;
I think your mask, connecting elbow and tube need to be sure all is working right and you have a good fit.
I went from a nasal mask to a full face when I discovered I’m a mouth breather. I don’t feel as much air with the ff either;
I guess because it’s more diffused. I had to adjust the pressure higher and deal with swallowing air in order to get my events down. Also, if you wake up feeling breathless or restless, I’ve found it helps to have an oximeter handy; it tells me a lot about how well I’m being helped and whether I’ve just had an event or not.
Unfortunately this is a lot of trial and error; I’ve learned a lot from other patients on cpaptalk. com and found Cpap.com to be very helpful re: sizing and style. Also, their refund policy has always been honored.
Try your dme and sleep doctor first, but also do your own research. I read a lot on the internet(be selective)and learned a lot. It’s a process.

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Thank you!

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bcabell2005 | @bcabell2005 | Jul 28, 2022
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@raye

For bloat, try stopping using salt in your food? Works for me.

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Thank you, but was referring to air bloat, from too much air. Not enough ventilation from my mask.

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kudzu | @kudzu | Jul 28, 2022
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@bcabell2005

Thank you!

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You’re welcome.
Also, after you wash your equipment, maybe swap out the elbow for a spare that night. I’ve noticed that sometimes if it’s not completely dry I don’t seem to get as good ventilation. Maybe water in the ventilation holes or something.

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surreal name | @sofaramnotdead | Mar 4 3:28am

I have a lot of questions about my ResMed 11 CPAP machine that I've been using for over 1.5 years, but I think the most important one I have is this:

What manufacturer of CPAP machines should I have the most confidence in?

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