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PR Dreamstation Preheat Mode Missing
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PR Dreamstation Preheat Mode Missing
Hello,

I'm a week into CPAP therapy and dealing with congestion when I take the CPAP off. I have been attempting to try different humidity settings to see if it would help. I discovered I do not have a preheat option on my machine. I have a PR Dreamstation Auto CPAP with heated tube and humidifier.

Any idea why I'm missing this feature?

Thanks.
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RE: PR Dreamstation Preheat Mode Missing
This is a feature of Resmed machines, and I thought Philips had it in the Dreamstation. There is a lot that functions better and easier on a Resmed Airsense 10 Autoset, like an auto-pressure algorithm that actually prevents events rather than reacts to them, a true bilevel implementation of exhale pressure relief instead of the weird flex, and an auto-on and off function that actually works quickly. Had you joined here before getting a machine you would have insisted on a Resmed rather than Philips. Your Dreamstation will work fine, but get a clinical manual and see where this feature hides.
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RE: PR Dreamstation Preheat Mode Missing
My Dreamstation has the preheat option, but my husband's does not.  Mine's newer than his - got it at the very end of December 2019.  Maybe yours is an older model, even if your just got it.
Machine:  ResMed AirCurve 10 Vauto
Mask:  Bleep DreamPort Sleep Solution
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RE: PR Dreamstation Preheat Mode Missing
LBTRS,
You may have to "enable" the preheat option while in the Clinicians Menu. If you need that manual, order it here:
https://www.apneaboard.com/adjust-cpap-p...tup-manual

My daughter had a DreamStation and it had a preheat option.
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RE: PR Dreamstation Preheat Mode Missing
It is weird that all the documents and instructions mention this feature but mine doesn't have it.
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RE: PR Dreamstation Preheat Mode Missing
(03-12-2021, 03:03 PM)OpalRose Wrote: LBTRS,
You may have to "enable" the preheat option while in the Clinicians Menu.  If you need that manual, order it here:  


My daughter had a DreamStation and it had a preheat option.

You're right, I had to turn on "advanced menus" in the clinicians menu. Thanks so much.

I did order a ResMed Airsense 10 Autoset since that seems to be the favorite around here. Really appreciate everyone's help so far.
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RE: PR Dreamstation Preheat Mode Missing
Your welcome, glad it worked out.
Don't forget to update your profile when you get your new ResMed.
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RE: PR Dreamstation Preheat Mode Missing
Mine doesnt have the Humidity option and i cant seem to locate where to add that piece.
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