RESMED for sleep apnea? Any comments?

[wkl1987]

It is possible to operate the Resmed 10 without water in the tub. You can also disable humidification in the settings. You can also purchase and use the optional side cover to replace the water chamber.

ResMed: What happens if the water tub runs out of water?

thanks man, seems like the taobao seller is giving me wrong info

 

[jianwen]

Hi everyone, i'm diagnosed with severe OSA after i've done a slp study in TTSH.
Doc recommend me to use CPAP machine. had read thru this thread from pg 1 till the last post and understand quite a few pple bought it online instead of buying from local.
Has anyone managed to claim the machine purchased with their integrated shield plan?
does the CPAP machine really help?
would like to check if anyone bought their CPAP machine locally. if yes, what brand and model?
Thanks in advance

 

[johnsonheng]

i dun know if u can hoot using simi shield plan.

but there are a lot of choice to buy from .
i own both philips and resmed.

but i suggest u get a portable one. so that u can take it over when u travel overseas.

 

[jianwen]

i dun know if u can hoot using simi shield plan.

but there are a lot of choice to buy from .
i own both philips and resmed.

but i suggest u get a portable one. so that u can take it over when u travel overseas.

Hi Johnson,
any recommended device?
after your comment, air mini looks small and portable. but not sure how it compares with airsense 10 in terms of the air supply function etc.

 

[johnsonheng]

Hi Johnson,
any recommended device?
after your comment, air mini looks small and portable. but not sure how it compares with airsense 10 in terms of the air supply function etc.

i think it ok, jsut that it has a bit more noise.

 

[wees]

Air Mini does not have a water tank for humidifier. But Air Mini has “humidx” humidification - which means you have to buy the refills. In Singapore , where the humidity is generally quite high, it should be alright not to use the “humidx” for Air Mini.
Air Mini is easy to bring when going for travel overseas .

 

[wees]

CPAP.com website is selling Resmed 10 for 399 US Dollars . Probably for a limited time period . Buying from US means that you need to ship it to US address , and then use a forwarder to ship it to Singapore.

The Resmed 10 sold in Singapore should have the ability to upload the sleep data wirelesssly (it has a SIM card) so that hospital can access the sleep data . But both the Resmed 10 bought overseas or locally should have a memory card which also stores the sleep data . If using the US bought Resmed 10, just need to remove the memory and bring it to the hospital at the next medical appointment.

 

[Mecisteus]

I am halfway reading the book Breath by James Nestor.

The book claims that nasal breathing can help with sleep apnea. Anyone tried ?

 

[jianwen]

Air Mini does not have a water tank for humidifier. But Air Mini has “humidx” humidification - which means you have to buy the refills. In Singapore , where the humidity is generally quite high, it should be alright not to use the “humidx” for Air Mini.
Air Mini is easy to bring when going for travel overseas .

Hi Wees,
thanks! in that case, i will go for Air Sense since i don't travel much.

 

[jianwen]

CPAP.com website is selling Resmed 10 for 399 US Dollars . Probably for a limited time period . Buying from US means that you need to ship it to US address , and then use a forwarder to ship it to Singapore.

The Resmed 10 sold in Singapore should have the ability to upload the sleep data wirelesssly (it has a SIM card) so that hospital can access the sleep data . But both the Resmed 10 bought overseas or locally should have a memory card which also stores the sleep data . If using the US bought Resmed 10, just need to remove the memory and bring it to the hospital at the next medical appointment.

i went down to one of the local distributor to check out the machine.
Air Sense 10 have 4G sim slot as well as SD card.
My concern on getting from local distributor vs CPAP.com
Local:
- Warranty coverage
- the machine setting and configuration
- software/firmware update for the machine
- not sure is there any annual servicing package to check on the machine functionality

CPAP.com USD399 = around SGD540 is really cheap.

 

[wees]

the Cpap.com website requires you to take a picture of the doctor’s prescription and upload it to the website. Cpap.com will set the settings based on the settings stated in the prescription. In any case , when the Resmed 10 arrives in Singapore, you can bring it to the sleep clinic and ask the technician to check the settings or to make changes to the settings (eg set to Singapore time).

The only thing to maintain that I know of is to change the filter, which should not be difficult to do . CPAP.com sells the filter refills.

will need a multi plug as the CPAP.com machine comes with a US 2-pin plug . No need to convert voltage as Resmed 10 runs on worldwide voltages.

 

[LordPringles]

Did the CPAP trial but was looking to purchase Resmed 10 either from cpap.com or 1800cpap instead of locally due to the price difference. Anyone have a freight forwarder to recommend?

And any tips of what else to purchases together with the CPAP machine for long term use? Is the ClimateLine tube worth the purchase, and should I purchase additional water tank for replacement in a few years?

 

[Beta_Tester]

You all saw the Inspire implant? Now in SGH.

 

[vbhelper]

Need to put implant at ur chests which trigger electrical pulse to pull ur tongue back
It’s kind of invasive , still prefer to use Cpap

 

[Venusys]

Try Nightlase. There are already few dental clinics already offering Nightlase treatment in Singapore.
https://www.fotona.com/en/find-a-doctor/?pos=1.352083|103.819836|50|10

Nightlase will definitely help, it opens the airway by tightening oral mucosa tissue.

 

[vbhelper]

does anyone send ur cpap for regular servicing, to test if air pressure are accurate?
how much is the servicing cost?

 

[Boltstorm]

CPAP.com website is selling Resmed 10 for 399 US Dollars . Probably for a limited time period . Buying from US means that you need to ship it to US address , and then use a forwarder to ship it to Singapore.

The Resmed 10 sold in Singapore should have the ability to upload the sleep data wirelesssly (it has a SIM card) so that hospital can access the sleep data . But both the Resmed 10 bought overseas or locally should have a memory card which also stores the sleep data . If using the US bought Resmed 10, just need to remove the memory and bring it to the hospital at the next medical appointment.

This offer is back, can I ask if anyone has any recommendation for shipping since they don't ship direct?

 

[avenuemaria]

does anyone know how long does HSA takes to approve the application? i submitted via their formSG portal and just sent a chaser to the email yesterday

i bought my airsense 11 auto cpap from 1800cpap and applied as soon as i got the fedex tracking. it's been 3 days and my fedex is in SG and stuck in customs pending the HSA approval.

getting a little nervous as fedex mentions if they don't get a resolution by 23rd they will ship it back to the US, and basically its the weekends ahead.

 

[Boltstorm]

does anyone know how long does HSA takes to approve the application? i submitted via their formSG portal and just sent a chaser to the email yesterday

i bought my airsense 11 auto cpap from 1800cpap and applied as soon as i got the fedex tracking. it's been 3 days and my fedex is in SG and stuck in customs pending the HSA approval.

getting a little nervous as fedex mentions if they don't get a resolution by 23rd they will ship it back to the US, and basically its the weekends ahead.

Mine I got the HSA approval within next business day.

1800cpap ships directly to sg?
I bought from respshop using buyandship as the forwarder. Still haven't received though item arrived in SG already. They consolidate all their shipments in HK before sending over. All in takes about 2 wks

 

[avenuemaria]

i had to call HSA general enquiries which directed me to their HSA medical device team hotline and got them to expedite the review, 30 mins later i received the email.

now i have to deal with Fedex on the HS codes and etc.

yes to answer your question 1800cpap ships directly to SG but via fedex, my cart item which includes 1 cpap, + a a spare bundle set + 1 new mask i wanted to try cost about USD 105 with fedex priority