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Just Started Using Resmed 10 Airsense Because of Recall.
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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Regarding CPAP, or rather APAP, for automatic pressure settings according to your needs, often a Ramp pressure is set for a specific time and I felt very uncomfortable with that method. Instead, my wonderful old ResMed 9 is set with no ramp. For me it is most tolerably comfortable set 8-16. When the pressure needs increase, they automatically go up. Worked that out with my DME friend. My DME supplier checked my old machine and it is accurately providing the set pressures. My advice: return to your DME person. Another thought: what mask are you using? Mine covers my nose. IF I try to use the kind which goes into my nostrils the pressure is set too high and it feels as though blasting out my ear drums. Hope this helps.
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3 ReactionsI am having the same issues as well. Wake up feeling very tired, restless, and very bloated…as if I am receiving too much air from my machine. Settings are the same, but definitely don’t wake up feel the same as when I was using my Dream Station.
Welcome @bcabell2005, It sounds like your number of events may be higher than with the Dreamstation. Has your number of events increased with the new machine? Are you able to discuss the problem with your sleep medicine doctor or therapist?
I think it may be the mask. I feel like there is no ventilation. I use the full face mask that goes with the machine. With the Dream Station I could feel air venting from the mask. With this face mask, I do not feel any air releasing from it. Should there be air ventilation from the face mask?
I had a similar issue when trying different masks. Some of the masks have different types of pressure release vents. I'm currently using a ResMed AirFit F20 full face mask and it does have the vents on the hose connector to the mask. I didn't want to use the recommended mask for the replacement ResMed AirMini CPAP machine that replaced my Dreamstation Go. I was able to find an adapter for the CPAP hose connector that allowed me to use a standard CPAP hose and any mask I wanted to use.
Can you use the same mask you did for the Dreamstation?
I may have to get an adapter. I will try that. Thank you!
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1 ReactionHi 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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1 ReactionGood info, but I have already put it to the max setting. My old settings were higher than the max of this machine. As far as I can tell this machine is not even appropriate for me. This is the 3rd reboot from the VA. I was very happy with my first machine which I had for about 9 years. The second machine they issued out was pretty good, although they changed the masks which were not as good. They changed them out after l0 - 11 years. This machine has been just constant battle for the nearly 3 years I have had it. Guess will see who gets the next contract and maybe it will be better.
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1 ReactionFor bloat, try stopping using salt in your food? Works for me.
Careful about max setting.
It is not advisable to use a higher setting than needed. Doing so can cause Central sleep apnea. Suggest making an appointment with your Sleep Specialist MD. GOOD LUCK!