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How to pick a machine - Waldorbigbill - 06-11-2017
I was recently told I need a machine. My insurance will pay 50% of it. After I started looking into it I might be better of purchasing the machine out right myself vs the insurance as it seems most place jack them up for the people with coverage. I the machine I like is the ResMed 1o auto. I have also seen a few other ones but I keep coming back to that one. Is there any one who could give me the pros and cons of that and a few other machinches?
RE: How to pick a machine - justMongo - 06-11-2017
Here's something to read on machine choices:
http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/index.php?title=Archangle:Machine_Choices
Beware of correct machine titles also. I believe you are referring to the Resmed Airsense 10 Autoset.
Probably the most popular machine out there.
RE: How to pick a machine - tedgreen - 06-11-2017
"Resmed Airsense 10 Autoset for her" is probably the best machine currently available. Note that the "for her" model is preferable, even if you are a man.
RE: How to pick a machine - zonk - 06-11-2017
Both ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet and Philips Respironcis DreamStation Auto are great machines, you cannot go wrong with either
Not sure which machine is the greatest, but I go with ResMed as I'm most familiar with
The best thing I like about ResMed machine is the display on the screen of daily sleep report which provide me with comprehensive data at a glance
RE: How to pick a machine - justMongo - 06-11-2017
(06-11-2017, 05:13 AM)tedgreen Wrote: "Resmed Airsense 10 Autoset for her" is probably the best machine currently available. Note that the "for her" model is preferable, even if you are a man.
Ah, but I said most popular.
One could debate as to whether the for her algorithm is best. (And it may well be.)
It's a bit slower on the attack that the non-for her.
RE: How to pick a machine - tedgreen - 06-11-2017
The regular Airsense 10 autoset now has a response setting of "comfort" or "normal". Comfort will have a slower response to events. In some countries, the "for her" model still has some additional features compared to the standard model.
RE: How to pick a machine - trish6hundred - 06-11-2017
Hi Waldorbigbill,
WELCOME! to the forum.!
Good luck to you as you start CPAP therapy.
RE: How to pick a machine - Sleepster - 06-11-2017
If for some reason you need to upgrade to a more expensive machine your insurance will cover at least part of that, but only if you use your insurance for your first machine.
RE: How to pick a machine - Waldorbigbill - 06-11-2017
Thank You
RE: How to pick a machine - Sleeprider - 06-11-2017
The Airsense 10 Autoset With SlimLine Tubing (37207) is on sale from a seller on Amazon for $440. That's a bargain that will let you easily afford an upgrade to climateline tubing ($40) if you decide you need it. You can mess around looking for better deals, but I'd be all over this.