ResMed Airsense 10 Auto For Her

Airsense 10 Auto – If you are contemplating buying one of these devices, I encourage you to speak with your Doctor and have a formal sleep study conducted. My Doctor referred me to a sleep specialist who conducted a in home sleep study. For this study I attended the Specialists office at 7:30pm at night dressed in my PJ's, where I was fitted with a device that had multiple sensors, that were attached all over my body. I could comfortably drive home wearing it, and whilst it did take longer to settle that night, I had my usual nights sleep. Some offer this service as an in home service and come to your home to fit the device. (just ask what's available) There are also in clinic options available, it will just depend on your situation and Doctors recommendations.

I took the device off the next morning and returned it to the Specialist centre and recieved my results a few days later. The results of this sleep study will depend on thre treatment options, I can only tell you my experience. I was diagnosed with mild sleep aponea, basically I didn't stop breathing, my breathing was just restricted, hence I snored like a freight train.

I was referred through to a sleep technician who assisted me with a one month trial of this machine at a cost of $200, cost may vary depending on who you go see. The machine was setup for me based on my sleep study and I was provided training on how to use it. During the trial I was provided the opportunity to test different masks (there are so many) to find what best suited my personal needs. Best $200 I have ever spent and I advise anyone thinking of buying this device to do the same. There are male and female version of the AirSense10 (Female is white/Male is Black) however only the female device is listed through product review.

As I found out through reasearch and my trial there's a little more to sleep aponea machines, The airsense 10 is what they classify as an automatic machine, What this basically means is that the machine adjusts the air pressure for you. Again this is all based off clinical result from your sleep study, that's why it's so important to do one. In fact, it's a question you get asked when you buy a CPAP Machine.

It took me about around 1-2 weeks to become accustom to the device, as it is pushing air into your airways to keep them open during your sleep. I experienced dryness in the airways which was fixed by small adjustments to my machine.

Another question I am asked often is what type of mask? I use the Resmed AirFit F30i

Again this will be determined on many factors such as, do you breath through your nose or mouth or both when you sleep. I can only talk from my experience with these masks, I tried just nasal masks which were uncomfortable for me due to the shape of my nose and a minor obstructed septum. I tried full face/half face/front hose connection and top of head connection. I found the top head connection to be the best for me, the reason for this was when I moved during my sleep my mask would not move. I found with the hose connected directly to the mask, when I moved during the night the hose would get caught and my mask would shift creating a leak and eventually me waking. The Resmed AirFit F30i is perfect as it allows for both nose and mouth breathing, has a soft silicon shell and top of the head connection. I know quiet a few people who use this mask.

I tried all of the gimmicks (rings, head bands, mouth guards, nose things) mouth guards worked on and off but I found them really uncomfortable and my jaw was often sore from being force forward during the night to keep my airway open.

RESMED Airsense 10 is the only thing that has fixed the problem for good, no more wood chopping for my family druing the night and an added bonus, my wife and I sleep in the same bed.

Great Cpap Machine – If you are reading this review ladies, I am sorry to hear that you need a CPAP machine. Yes sleeping something strap to your face is not fun & the look?? Let's not go there, it's not something you want to reveal to on your first date! It will take a lot of getting used to but persevere & you will get there, only taken me years. These machines aren't cheap & they are pretty much the same price throughout online. I looked for ages & waited for the right EOFY sale. Bought mine for $1331.10 (amazing!)

I was using a fixed pressure Fisher & Paykel CPAP machine for about 5 years..... My sleep specialist told me the auto ones are a waste of money but I am glad I still went ahead with the new auto CPAP. Wasn't effective in the way that I was getting heaps of events per hour EG Over 30. Plus it was an ugly looking machine, I did not like the look of it & heavy to travel with.... Since I got the Resmed Airsense auto for her, it has been major improvement, now with under 10 events per night if there is no leak in the nasal mask. Also a gorgeous looking machine & QUIET. My hubby no longer complains as much LOL My hat off to him, he has to put up with a noisy sleeper. Wish I had got this in the first place. Resmed isn't cheap but I think it is worth it.

BTW, if you are buying a Resmed machine & you join the Resmed sleep vantage club, it adds another year onto your machine's warranty, making it 3 in total so make the effort!

Good luck!