This AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ and ResMed Mask offer includes: Airsense 10 AutoSet™ 4G CPAP Machine, ResMed Aitfit or AirTouch Mask (of your choice), Bonus Mask Cushion and Memory Foam CPAP Pillow for side sleepers - Total price 1599.
Offer valid between 22nd March - 2nd April, 2023. Terms and conditions apply.
It's not just about snoring, its about how many times you stop breathing during the night.
That's what etc means! As per Withings Scanwatch!
so you mention snoring but not the actual life changing aspect of not breathing?
Scanwatch is a monitoring device it doesn't actually intervene and help with anything, not sure if medical professionals would also use the data of Scanwatch.
@Tehcookiemonsta: To be fair if you have a scanwatch and it's telling you that you are not getting enough oxygen while you sleep you should probably get properly tested for sleep apnea.
@gadget: Could if you want to rely on it's accuracy, which is why i stated not sure if a medical professional would use / account for the Scanwatch's data.
All of the health tracking watches have some issues and if i'm not mistaken saturation is one they stuff up a lot.
If your willing to fork out a private test for sleep apnea based on a watch sure, however your specialist may not refer you just based on that.
@Tehcookiemonsta: Isn't the scanwatch FDA approved for SPO2? But you are correct always consult your own GP beforehand.
@gadget: Yeah i think it has ARTG approval as well, but have you seen the quantified scientists video on it where he speaks with the devs of scanwatch?
It's not approved for sleep apnea, that being said i guess it can show sleep disturbance.
@Tehcookiemonsta: You should also keep in mind that this was advice that you should try to rearrange your head positioning to keep your airways open without writing an essay. So I got a sleep study test, somebody above wrong! bulk billed at no cost. Somebody above wrong! It showed I have severe breathing disturbances laying on my back but not on my side. So my snoring, breathing disturbances and severe fatigue were not corrected by a Resmed CPAP device, which is very loud and will definitely disturb your partner, somebody above wrong. Re-positioning my pillows to elevate my head and support me in such a way as to keep my airway open has totally eliminated the snoring, the breathing disturbances and the fatigue. Go and spend $1500, all you might need to have done first is try different pillow positions. Plenty of people WRONG!
@Gary ANJ: Can you actually write something that makes sense? What are you talking about regarding head poisitioning? I didn't ever mention anything about laying on your side or back. When i mentioned private cost of a sleep study test it was in regards to the fact a specialist may refuse to refer you publically as they don't see a need, if that's the case you might need to pay. I'm well aware you can have it bulk billed, i have had a sleep study test as well.
Yes i already knew laying on your side is better for sleep apnea specifically the left, though it's weird that you mention the machine has no help.
@Tehcookiemonsta: The whole point of the post in the first place was to suggest that people try re-positioning their heads first to open their airway rather than spending $1500 on a machine that opens your airway! This worked for me 100% and we both sleep soundly without the CPAP machine keep us both awake, or waking us up several times a night in case you want to be pedantic again
@Tehcookiemonsta: Wasn't suggesting that at all. However if you snore, and you feel tired during the day despite having 8+ hours sleep, you should consult your GP. If you have the watch and it's telling you that your sleep SPO2 is low this is just another indicator.
Lol. Cool story, bro.
This machine released in 2014.
This is made by an Australian company that released the airsense 11 overseas in 2021. Why would you waste your money on this now very old model? It's a shame that resmed cannot look after their original market here.
Husband uses their travel model which is so noisy(76 decibels at 1metre distance) and refuses to buy anything until the 11 comes to Australia.
It was an Aussie company, but head office is now in the US (San Diego)
It’s medical equipment. People that need it most may not be able to wait for the latest and greatest model, and if the 10 does the job and is reliable then many or most of the users are likely going to be fine with it and it won’t be a “waste of money”. The 10 will still do it’s job whether the 11 is or isn’t available.
The Airsense 11 is basically the same as the 10, just a little lighter, has bluetooth and uses a little bit less power. IMO it's just a refresh for the sake of a refresh.
The travel one should not be 76dba, that seems incredibly loud. I've heard the mini has noise issues with the thinner tube and humidifier thing (I just travel with my regular kit so I've never bothered with it) but that's a bit nuts.
Why does its age matter? If it's a good unit, it's a good unit even if it's old.
I'm old and still spectacular.
Upvote for that last comment!
Price in title.
I use the AirSense10 and it great. Wife says she can't really hear it.
I found the ResMed masks to be so so. Ended up purchasing a Philips Respironics DreamWear mask which is so much more comfortable. Personally use the under-the-nose cushion instead of the full mask as I still seem to snore with a full mask on which doesn't help the missus.
I struggled in the past to fall asleep with a mask on but have changed our routine to put it on in the middle of my sleep. Either my wife wakes me up because I'm snoring and asks me to put it on or I wake up because I stopped breathing and put it on. This way I'm half asleep already and can get back to sleep quite easily.
I use the ResMed battery kit for AirSense 10, instead of the travel model machine, if I go camping or need my machine to be portable.
Yeah, nah. It might be a good deal if someone wanted the 4G model and pillow.
I put my S10 in flight mode because I have no reason to give Resmed my data (the sim card still records fine and I can load to PC when I want to).
If someone wants the machine and mask, it can be found for $1475 here - https://www.nswcpap.com.au/products/resmed-airsense-10-autos…
OP, since you're associated, why don't you put some deals out for mask cushion/parts or other accessories.
Agree, no need for the 4g.
$1429 machine/mask bundle from here - https://www.thecpapclinic.com.au/products/airsense-10-autose…
$1330 for just the machine, no mask - https://www.thecpapclinic.com.au/products/resmed-airsense-10…
- both with free additional humidifier tub and heated tube.
I got this kit about 6 months ago from NSW Cpap. No issues whatsoever (as someone said above, the Philips dreamwear is good stuf).
Thanks for the link.
Those who got treated for sleep apnea and use a CPAP has your life changed drastically? Thinking of getting a sleep study done.
yep. I never had any dreams for the longest time until I started using CPAP machine (airsense 10 for the last 5 yrs). I was told this was due to not getting deep sleep before cpap. Get yourself a sleep study and rent out machine and try it out. Takes a bit of time to find the right mask/cushion fit. Good luck
Oh wow, I never thought of that but yeh I can't remember the last time I've had a dream and I always wake up feeling groggy and tired. Curious did you need to get a referral from your GP also any of it covered under medicare/private health?
You need usually a prescription to get a machine from a shop. Insurance will only pay for new machine. You could DIY it with a second hand machine - is not difficult. The main thing is to determine if you are stopping breathing, which is pretty obvious to someone watching you. That then leads on to your blood oxygen level dropping below 96%, which you can see with a proper SP02 sensor which logs its data (a smart watch usually won't do this).
Sleep study will produce quantified data but if you have the obvious symptoms it's kind of obvious you have sleep apnoea. Sleep study will give you a AHI score, which a CPAP machine will also give you. A proper sleep study will also put you into a CPAP machine and adjust the titration but many don't do that - it's left for you and whoever sells you the machine to work out. Whack it on 5 and 20, all Auto……
Note there is obstructive sleep apnoea and central sleep apnoea. These have slightly different treatment regimes.
People talk about masks and how they are different. The machines themselves differ too. I found the Resmed a bit aggressive and couldn't sleep the night through. Fisher & Paykel sleepstyle was much less so and i could sleep right through with it (using the same resmed mask on both).
I did a study 15yrs ago. Had an AHI of 29 (Moderate sleep apnea, 1 short of severe).
I tried 100s of different devices including a CPAP back then and couldn't find anything that helped. It wasn't until 2 years ago I thought I'd try a machine again and did a trial for 6 weeks of the AirSense 10 but this time I went and purchased the Philips Respironics DreamWear mask after reading other peoples stories of uncomfortable masks and struggles with CPAP machines. It's a much more comfortable mask in my opinion and one where the tube comes out from the top of your head rather than your nose/mouth. Allows a bit more freedom to roll around in bed.
There are other masks out there and its going to be an individual choice but I do recommend trialing the AirSense 10 on a weekly plan with the default mask at first and see how you go.
When I do use the CPAP machine I sleep uninterrupted. My issue is I normally take a while to fall asleep and with the mask on it doesn't help so I wait until I wake from an apnea or my partner wakes me from my snoring and then put it on half asleep already. I rarely have apnea episodes anymore so this process works for me, probably not for everyone.
If in doubt, get a sleep study done.
I had one done 20+ years ago, and then as part of a clinical trial. It's not comfortable, but they confirm if you need CPAP, and you need that to claim back from your health insurance.
I remember pre-CPAP that I would quite often have trouble staying awake (easily nod off) during afternoon meetings (we always blamed a big lunch).
After CPAP, that wasn't an issue anymore.
It is hard/uncomfortable to use at the beginning - you aren't used to it, so takes a while to adapt.
If you can put up with the treatment, then it can make a difference.
Of course, YMMV.
My own sleep aside, another driver for me has been helping my wife get better sleep by cutting down my snoring which would wake her as she’s a light sleeper. Only been using the machine a week but so far she’s happy with how it’s going.
Remember it is not only so you sleep better and can function during the day but also untreated it is associated with high blood pressure, arrhythmia, stroke and heart failure.
Yes I've been putting off getting a sleep study done for a long time now, I think it's time to get one done as my sleep has gotten progressively worse and worry I might develop some heart issues later on.
If I’m diagnosed with sleep apnea and don’t have private health, will I be able to claim back the cpap machine if I purchase private health now? Or I have to wait the 12 months?
I’d assume what they cover and wait times would depend on your provider and policy.
Cant claim at all. Well i wasn't able to anyway as they said its not considered medically necessary even though i have officially been diagnosed with sleep apnea
If your PHI covers a CPAP machine you will get some back. I got $1000 back on mine. Only paid about $1300 for everything.
Also I can use my PHI to buy new masks and gear as needed.
What company is that, please?
I have been able to claim on my health insurance but had to provide a letter from a Doctor. 80% back to a $500 limit per year.
After getting advice in a previous deal I just received approval from EnableNSW for an Airsense 10 Elite for just a $100 fee.
Original test Ahi has to be above 30 iirc.
Might be worth checking out if in NSW.
Other states may do something similar.
OzB hot tip for CPAP users - If, like me, you get a sweaty head at night and the strap starts to get a bit grotty/stinky after a while, don't machine wash it as they just fall apart. New official ones seemed to be $80 last time I checked. Whilst the official ones are good quality what you can do is grab some cheapass neoprene ones of eBay (or your other favoured online cheap Chinese tat merchant) and just consider them consumables and bin them as needed. Something like this https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/133811878824
Thanks mate
Any other Resmed airsense 10 deals around?
What's your experience when it comes to P10 and P30?
I am on a trial at the moment. P30 seems to be louder than the P10?
Me too, on trail
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