Well, I've had the tests done and had my follow-up with my doctor today and he's prescribing a CPAP machine for me.  I have to find a medical supply place close to me and see what they have to offer.  I have absolutely no clue where to begin when picking a machine.  I know I'm going to have to go for the bigger nose/mouth mask as I went thru 3 different ones when I was at my last study.  As far as machines go, I have no idea what kind, options, or styles to get.  I think I'd like to get one with a humidifier as I get dry throat a lot.  What is there to know about the ones with data cards?  Also, any other options I should look for?  Any recommendations at all?  I think they said the setting should be best around 14, but I'm not 100% sure.  

Thanks for the suggestions/help in advance!

Jim

I like my DeVilbiss IntelliPAP; it is available both as a straight CPAP and as an autoPAP.  Software is available for it, it is very quiet, and if you use a humidifier it docks onto the bottom of the CPAP so that it becomes a very compact integrated unit.  The humidifier is under the CPAP rather than beside it, so it is much less likely that humidifier water will spill or splash into the CPAP.

http://www.devilbisshealthcare.com/index.jsp



IntelliPAP with Humidifier



Software and Module (it uses a standard SD Data card to transfer data from the CPAP to computer)