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CPAP "cleaning" machines like the SoClean are totally unnecessary. The manufacturers of the CPAP machines, like ResMed and Phillips, do not even recommend them. CPAP is a buyer beware business. Full strength vinegar to clean the humidifier reservoir, the mask, and the hose, once a week is all that is necessary.

If you end up on the CPAP try to find somebody that will give you a DreamStation machine. They are the easiest to hook up to a 12 volt cigarette lighter socket. See this link.

Shielded DC Cord for DreamStation

I hear your frustration. I think they have only given you the simple screening test that is done to justify doing the sleep study. It is not a given that you will fail the actual sleep test. Here are my thoughts:

First, if you are paying it may be worthwhile to look around to find a sleep clinic that will do a home study instead of an in lab study. Much less expensive, and the results are valid for normal uncomplicated apnea. And if you fail the sleep test, some clinics will insist on an additional titration study to determine what pressure your CPAP should be set at. If you have basic obstructive apnea that is really not necessary. It is better to just buy an automatic APAP machine which is less than $100 more, and it will determine the pressure you need.

Sleep clinics can charge outrageous amounts for a machine. On line a get started package is around $800-900 for the automatic APAP machine, hose, and mask. But, if you can buy a "used" or little used unit, or be given one, that is better still.

If you end up needing a CPAP, I normally recommend a ResMed machine. However, if you are going to use it in a truck and I expect run it on 12 volts, the Respironics Dreamstation machines are nearly as good, and they run on 12 volts. ResMed machines want 24 volts and they charge $130 or so for a 12 volts to 24 volts converter.

Hope that helps some, Any questions, just ask...

Try holding your tongue at the top of your mouth and right up behind your top teeth. And, also as you thinking, try to breath through your nose.

To be safe, you should slide the tab to the locked position on the SD card before you put it into the card reader. I think some older systems like Windows 8 could write something to the data card that messes it up. I use Windows 10 and have never locked the card, but locking the card is the safe thing to do. Just remember to unlock it before you put it back in your AutoSet machine or you will not collect any new data.

Sorry, can't help you. Perhaps you should contact ResMed.

I have never bothered to sign up for MyAir. I just go by the # of sessions in SleepyHead. I find MyAir is so high level, it is not worth the bother of looking at it. You can probably get as much information right off the machine if the advanced sleep report is activated.

It is very difficult to disable the functionality. It requires machine disassembly. See this link.

I consider the MyAir app next to useless, and the cellular service a potential invasion of my privacy. For those reasons, I use SleepyHead to monitor my results. It is far more detailed and useful. Here are my results from last night. Your need a PC or Mac, and SD card reader for SleepyHead. It works with the AirSense Elite and AutoSet, but not the basic CPAP model.

One more thought. Has your new machine been set for your Quattro full face mask? If it is set for a nasal or nasal cushion, then the higher purge flow in a full face will show up as excessive leakage. That manual I gave you a link to, should show how to set the mask type correctly.