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Thanks for your input, finally decided on a CPAP machine. Any suggestions on authorized stores (either local, on-line, US-included) that carry parts and filters for the Resmed unit? TIA.

CanadianMoFo wrote: His MD at the sleep clinic will fill out the ADP application and with the vendor they will submit it to the Ontario government for payment of 75% of the basic cost of the perscribed device. The client pays the other 25% directly to the vendor, as well as any upcharges for different masks and such.

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tkl wrote: Your SLEEP Dr gives your grandfather a prescription for a machine with the settings. You bring it into Shoppers or store of your choice and the CPAP specialist there does the rest. Government covers 75 percent of the cost. I suggest you do some research on the machine but so far my elderly relative has no complaints. Her machine is idiot proof, can download sleep data, has humidifier, super silent.
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I got the respironics system one, and I monitor it using the open source Sleepyhead software. I am using it part-time (stupidly) since about 2 years but I am now almost using it everynight and I can see the benefits. I have more energy throughough the day and feel generally better. Whenever I do a good night of 7h+ sleep with the CPAP on, my lungs feels bigger and filled, compared to empty when I am not on the CPAP.

The only downside is that it takes a while to get used to. Mine is an automatic pressure system so it's better I guess but it took me almost a year of part-time use to finally do full nights. Also, get a good mask because the first mask I had was not doing the trick at all, I had several leaks.
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zalapski wrote: Thanks for your input, finally decided on a CPAP machine. Any suggestions on authorized stores (either local, on-line, US-included) that carry parts and filters for the Resmed unit? TIA.
You won't really need anything to begin with as everything is new. You basically need to decide whether you want a better , less bukier mask than the one that you machine will come with. I have found the prices at the stores are really overprices. The prices online as long as they're a certified seller are much cheaper. We bought an overpriced one retail at the time because we wanted to use it right away instead of waiting for it to ship.

The nasal pillow masks are so much lighter and smaller and it doesn't cover your whole mouth. This costs $ 250.00 retail, $ 200.00 with a discount and much less online.

http://www.respshop.com/nasal-pillows-m ... p-119.html
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How can one get the discount for the nasal pillow mask?

I noticed the website you provided requires a US prescription for all mask purchases.

tkl wrote: The nasal pillow masks are so much lighter and smaller and it doesn't cover your whole mouth. This costs $ 250.00 retail, $ 200.00 with a discount and much less online.

http://www.respshop.com/nasal-pillows-m ... p-119.html
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zalapski wrote: How can one get the discount for the nasal pillow mask?

I noticed the website you provided requires a US prescription for all mask purchases.

They're classified as medical equipment but there are exceptions. You would have to decide if it's worth it to you with shipping, poss duty. I happen to have an Amerifriend/relative. If you cross border shop, you may be able to do it yourself.

"However, for masks there is an exception to the rule. We can sell you all the parts to the mask without a prescription just not the complete mask put together. You will notice on our site masks without headgear. You can purchase these CPAP Masks without a prescription. If you have any questions regarding this please email us "rx@1800cpap.com

http://1800cpap.com/cpap-machine-mask-p ... olicy.aspx

http://1800cpap.com/cpap-masks-pillow-style.aspx
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looking to bite the bullet on a auto CPAP respironics. what do you think?


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Seems like about the same price you'd pay if you went through the ADP funding for the unit. However you don't have to go for a sleep study or qualify for the Auto machine that you want, so its a more direct way in that sense.

Don't forget the hundreds in fees and taxes that will be collected on delivery if its shipped by UPS or FedEX from the US.

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Neat. What's the website to order from?
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CanadianMoFo wrote: Neat. What's the website to order from?
a member recommended respshop.com, and so far proven excellent sales, shipping etc...
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Wallly wrote: I have one like that, failed at 18 months
lucky or unlucky for me that is comes with a three year warranty?
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packardbell wrote: lucky or unlucky for me that is comes with a three year warranty?
Lucky if you used a cc .
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Sore throat?increase your humidity/moisture level. Im a therapist working in this field and have seen this symptom before.
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Supermanx898x wrote: Sore throat?increase your humidity/moisture level. Im a therapist working in this field and have seen this symptom before.
6 year bump bud.

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