ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet Versus AirSense 11 AutoSet
Posted by Andrew Senske on 12/11/2024 to
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CPAP-Supply.com - the company I founded with my dad way back in 2001 - has been serving the CPAP community for 24 years now, and one of the best things about the job for me personally is the fact that I get to talk to so many people from all over the United States every day. One of the questions I get asked most frequently now - literally every day, and usually multiple times per day - is, "What's the difference between the AirSense 10 and the AirSense 11?"
Philips Respironics Consent Decree Update
Posted by Andrew Senske on 4/11/2024 to
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On April 10, 2024 Philips Respironics shared an update on how the company is moving forward in the wake of the June 2021 recall of millions of sleep and respiratory care devices in the United States.
We're Sporting a New Look at CPAP-Supply.com
Posted by Andrew Senske on 9/13/2022 to
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Welcome to the new CPAP-Supply.com / SpokaneCPAP.com. We've moved our online store over to a new platform that's designed to give you a better shopping experience - better at your desktop, better on your tablet, and better on your phone. The
Current CPAP Machine Availability
Posted by Andrew Senske on 9/12/2022 to
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The last year-and-a-half has been borderline insanity in terms of CPAP machine availability. For more than a year CPAP machines have been in extremely short supply. There were some weeks in which we didn't have any CPAP machines in stock at all.
Daylight Saving Time - Fun Facts for CPAP Users and Other People
Posted by Andrew Senske on 3/10/2016 to
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Limited Time Offer: take 10% off cleaning items, humidifier parts (including water chambers), and machine filters through this weekend using coupon code DST in the shopping cart.
As I write this the second Sunday in March is fast-approaching. That's
Z1 Trade-In Offer - Get $100 to $200 For Your Old CPAP Machine When You Buy a Z1 or Z1 Auto
Posted by Andrew Senske, President CPAP-Supply.com on 2/12/2016 to
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We have an exciting new offer to share with you. HDM, the makers of the ultra-portable Z1 CPAP machines, have created a one-of-a-kind trade-in program. The program allows you to buy a Z1 or a Z1 Auto and send in your old CPAP machine
DreamStation and DreamMapper
Posted by Andrew Senske on 1/28/2016 to
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To say the new DreamStation CPAP machines from Philips Respironics are full-featured is an understatement. The DreamStation CPAPs are available in three different models – CPAP, Pro, and Auto. The CPAP and Pro models are fixed-pressure units, while
CPAP Compliance and New Year's Resolutions
Posted by Andrew Senske on 1/19/2016 to
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At the beginning of every new year people around the world resolve to do something positive in their lives. Many of these New Year’s Resolutions are attainable. Some are not. People resolve to exercise. People resolve to kick a bad habit, like
5 Reasons (Plus Another One) to Choose SleepWeaver
Posted by Andrew Senske on 8/12/2015 to
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The SleepWeaver soft cloth masks have always generated a lot of interest because of their unique design. In an industry in which the typical mask is made of hard polycarbonate plastic and silicone rubber, a mask made of cloth can be considered the
Nano. Pico. What's next and what's important?
Posted by Andrew Senske on 5/12/2015 to
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Ever wonder how manufacturers come up with product names? Often we just take them for granted, as if the name of the product was just somehow intrinsic to the product itself. We don't think about product names too much. Or maybe we do, but we do it
2014 Top Products
Posted by Andrew Senske on 12/18/2014 to
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As the year comes to a close and we look back on the tens of thousands of CPAP products we sold throughout 2014, it's kinda fun to reflect on the top-sellers and the products we hear people raving about. Here we'll share the most popular items in a
ResMed AirView Compliance Reporting
Posted by Andrew Senske on 11/7/2014 to
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If you haven't checked out the new AirSense 10 CPAP machines from ResMed yet, they're definitely worth a look. The AirSense devices have advanced features that many other CPAP machines don't have. One of those features is wireless communication with
CPAP & Medicare
Posted by Andrew Senske on 10/6/2014 to
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It's always easy to come up with a CPAP article to write about. All I have to do is think about the common questions we field on the phone every day. One of the most common questions relates to insurance, and whether Medicare will pay for CPAP
ResMed's New Machines - AirSense™ 10
Posted by Andrew Senske on 8/28/2014 to
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ResMed released their new line of CPAP flow generators on Monday, August 18, 2014. The AirSense™ 10 line of CPAP machines will replace the previous S9 model line, which is now nearly five years old. The new AirSense™ machines boast a handful of
Humidity for Traveling
Posted by Andrew Senske on 4/7/2014 to
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If you've ever traveled with a humidifier you've probably wondered if there's a better way. While traditional heated humidifier units effectively serve their purpose of increasing comfort and compliance among CPAP users, they're also a handful to
ResMed Protects Patents, Empowers Rivals
Posted by Andrew Senske on 10/10/2013 to
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If you're wondering where the popular travel-sized Zzz-PAP CPAP machine went, you're not alone. The Zzz-PAP device, manufactured by Apex in Taiwan, was a best-seller and an option often chosen by CPAP users looking for an inexpensive CPAP machine.
Health Insurance Changes Increase Costs
Posted by Andrew Senske on 7/18/2013 to
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As a small business owner who pays 100% out-of-pocket for health insurance the recent and upcoming changes to our health care laws in the United States are of particular interest to me. Over the last few years I've seen my insurance premiums rise
5 Things We Like About the Wisp
Posted by Andrew Senske on 5/3/2013 to
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The Wisp nasal mask was first announced by Philips Respironics in November 2012 and then was subsequently released to brick-and-mortar stores in December 2012. It wasn't until April 1, 2013 that internet-enabled retailers were able to advertise the
CPAP Prices and Brand Image
Posted by Andrew Senske on 3/20/2013 to
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Most of us lead busy, productive lives and value our time. Time working productively. Time with our family. Time with our friends. Time teaching our kids how to grow into responsible young citizens. It would be tough to argue that time should be
A View Inside a Respironics REMstar Pro CPAP Machine
Posted by Andrew Senske on 1/5/2007 to
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A few weeks ago I was looking around our stock room when I came across a non-functioning CPAP machine sitting on a shelf. It was an old REMstar Pro with an E-24 error, usually associated with some sort of water damage (figure 1). With the same level of curiosity I had with machines (radios, tvs, video games, etc.) when I was a kid, I found a screw driver and opened up the machine.
ResMed's Internet Selling and Advertising Policies
Posted by Andrew Senske on 1/3/2007 to
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Since October 2006 ResMed has been enforcing controversial policies regarding the sale of CPAP equipment over the internet. While I believe the fine folks running the show at ResMed are acutely
A Closer Look at CPAP Pressure
Posted by Andrew Senske on 12/27/2006 to
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Some patients read to me their CPAP prescription over the phone before they fax it over. They say the numbers and letters as if it's all Greek to them and usually follow up by saying something
An Introduction to Sleep Apnea
Posted by Andrew Senske on 12/18/2006 to
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Definition of Sleep Apnea
The Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia describes apnea the following way:
"" Apnea , cessation of breathing. Periods of apnea in which breathing ceases for a
You Can Adjust the Pressure on Your CPAP Machine
Posted by Andrew Senske on 12/17/2006 to
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Remember the last time you went to the pharmacy to pick up a prescription? You walked up to the counter, handed over the script, waited a few minutes and received a full bottle or package of something - pills, liquids, whatever. ""Take the prescribed dose once per day for ten days, with food"", the pharmacist said.
A Travel CPAP Guide
Posted by Andrew Senske on 12/12/2006 to
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I remember bedtime as a kid growing up in Spokane, WA. My room was down a short hallway from my parents' room. I'd sleep with my door mostly open, and they'd sleep with theirs nearly shut - just open