SleepRes V-Com | Inspiratory Comfort, Reduces Air Flow | Helps New Users Acclimate | Quick and Easy to Install

Ive been on CPAP therapy for 10 years. This long term use has caused the development of central apnea, disordered breathing, and etc. I read a research article about this device and decided to give it a try. Best 30 bucks ive ever spent, my breathing was more stable, it was quiet, and after 8 hours on the first night, my machine detected 0 obstructive events and 0 central events. Thats certainly never happened before.I used on my resmed 11 autoset, with nasal cushion headgear. I am a lower pressure 4-7cm with no EPR, and standard response. If you require a higher pressure it may make a little noise? Barely detectable for me. Breathing was comfortable, exhale felt normal. My o2 monitor detected no drops in o2.Incredible results for a piece of plastic, thank you to whomever developed this.

Ouch I feel cheated . The whistling noises made the animals in my house come running

I saw Dr. Noah's talk on this device at the 2023 Philadelphia Sleep Conference. He said to put it on as soon as you're about to fall asleep. When you're first getting tested for OSA, your fear is having to sleep with CPAP. Once you become acclimated to CPAP, your fear is sleeping without CPAP.Initially trying to use it felt worse than when I first started on CPAP. Like many people, I initiate therapy before I'm ready to fall asleep because I'm terrified to wake up at 3 a.m. not wearing it and not having worn it. In the talk, Dr. Noah warns against this, stating that you should put on your mask just as you're drifting off.That said, I woke up feeling like I could stomp Godzilla. No sinus headache, energy for days, clear-headedness, no feeling of "The best part of waking up--is going back to bed" sung to the tune of that old Foldgers commercial. This is only the first use, so if I have other problems, I'll update the review. As of now, it's looking like a winner.One thing. As another reviewer said, the instructions are very bad. They're meant for physicians, sleep techs, and DME specialists. That said, I have the ResMed AirFit P10 and the AirSense 11 machine, and the V-Com only goes one way between the mask and hose. A nice picture would be nice though, since if you aren't familiar with the terminology, it's a little confusing.

It's ok. But the muffler one is better. I kept both.

It fits and works fine on my standard size tubing.

Tried the $30 nonreturnable V-Com last night for the first time. Felt like I was suffocating! I couldn't get enough air! Increased pressure up to 16 and still not enough. Exhaling was no issue. After 40 minutes I took it off and felt so much better. I've been using either APAP or CPAP for 9 years and this was the worst experience yet. Only reason I tried it was because of positive feedback all over the web and I noticed my events have been creeping up last few months. I read a review somewhere that said it felt like they were breathing through a milkshake. I agree. Haven't felt breathing that hard at rest since my first round of COVID. I may try again but am very reluctant.

Nothing completely eliminates the sound from inhalation but this device - together with a muffler - makes a big improvement.

I have no idea why other people like this product. It may work well for them, but it made breathing worse for me. My CPAP is set for 16, and breathing in may have been a little biteasier with the V-Com but much more difficult exhaling. I couldn't clear out all the CO2 that I should have or needed to. I had three uncomfortable nights before removing it.Importantly, nobody talks about this other issue. My ResMed 10 did NOT stop automatically when I removed my full face mask with the V-COM attached, it continued until I pressed the on/off button on top of the machine. Much less convenient at night, in my opinion.Fortunately, the V-Com can be returned without a hassle to Amazon. Therefore it may be worth a try. After all, everything about CPAP use is trial and error.