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Hi all: I just found out I have obstructive sleep apnea to go with the restless legs syndrome and Parkinson’s. The CPAP machine and service costs a lot more - almost double - than ordering the machine itself. Do you find the service worth it, especially for first timers? My somnologist sent me to the service provider.

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Hi, I have used my Mesmed Airways machine for two years and have done the following:-

Changed the tiny cheap white filter, had a new cushion as my one split after 8 months and cleaned it regularly with cheap washing up liquid! Any questions please just ask.

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