<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=unicode"> <!--#include file="/SSI/metatags.html" --> <meta name="robots" content="index, nofollow"> <title>CPAP Supplies | CPAP Newsletter - July 2005</title> </HEAD> <BODY> <DIV align=center></DIV> <div align="left">&nbsp;<IMG src="../CPAP_Images/Newsletter/July_05_Header.gif" alt="" width="700" height="176" hspace=0 border=0 align=baseline> <BR> </div> <TABLE style="WIDTH: 701px; HEIGHT: 111px" cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=10 width=701 border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD width="100%" colSpan=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">Welcome to the CPAP Supplies Plus/Direct Newsletter where you will find information on the latest and greatest products to hit the CPAP industry.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>We hope that this information is helpful and informative.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>If you have any questions about anything mentioned in this newsletter or with CPAP in general, please give us a call, toll free, at 877-791-3195 and we will be glad to help.</SPAN></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width="100%" colSpan=2> <HR> <A href="http://www.cpapplus.com/CPAP_Supplies/WebsiteSpecial.html"></A><IMG src="../CPAP_Images/Newsletter/Company_News.gif" alt="" width="200" height="30" hspace=0 border=0 align=baseline><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"><BR> As an addition to our new website, we have brought back the filter comparison chart to make shopping for the filters that you need even easier than ever.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>Keep checking the website for the new features that we continually add every day.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>The filter chart can be found at http://www.cpapplus.com/CPAP_Filters/Cross_Ref.html<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </SPAN></SPAN> <BR> <HR> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width="100%" colSpan=2><IMG src="../CPAP_Images/Newsletter/June_05_NewProducts.jpg" alt="" width="265" height="74" hspace=0 border=0 align=right>CPAP Manufacturers are continually developing and improving CPAP related products every day.&nbsp; Below you will find information on the new products that have be introduced into the market.<BR></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width="15%"> <P><IMG style="WIDTH: 91px; HEIGHT: 127px" height=194 alt="" hspace=0 src="../CPAP_Images/CPAP_Masks/HC431.jpg" width=150 align=baseline border=0><BR> <IMG style="WIDTH: 107px; HEIGHT: 80px" height=158 alt="" hspace=0 src="../CPAP_Images/CPAP_Machines/HC230.jpg" width=203 align=baseline border=0><BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <IMG style="WIDTH: 93px; HEIGHT: 81px" height=192 alt="" hspace=0 src="../CPAP_Images/CPAP_Machines/S8_Escape_Only.jpg" width=237 align=left border=0><BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <IMG style="WIDTH: 91px; HEIGHT: 111px" height=332 alt="" hspace=0 src="../CPAP_Images/CPAP_Masks/DreamFit.jpg" width=275 align=baseline border=0><BR> <BR> </P></TD> <TD width="85%"> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Fisher &amp; Paykel is extremely happy with their introduction of the HC431 Full Face mask.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>This mask's unique features include an under-the-chin design that helps fit a wide range of patients and assists in keeping the jaw closed throughout the night.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>Also, three cushion sizes included in every package eliminate sizing issues.</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><A href="http://www.cpapplus.com/CPAP_Masks/Full_Face_Masks/HC431/HC431.html">http://www.cpapplus.com/CPAP_Masks/Full_Face_Masks/HC431/HC431.html</A><BR> <o:p></O:P></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Fisher &amp; Paykel has released the HC234 CPAP Machines with humidifier.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>This machine now features a user-friendly LCD screen on the top of the machine for ease of use.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>Additionally, F &amp; P has added a ramp feature to this unit so that you can slowly adjust to your therapy pressure as you fall asleep.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>Check it out at:</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><A href="http://www.cpapplus.com/Machines/CPAP/HC220LE/HC234.html">http://www.cpapplus.com/Machines/CPAP/HC220LE/HC234.html</A><BR> <BR> <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">Coming Soon - HC604.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>This new model from Fisher &amp; Paykel will feature a heated tube and larger diameter water chamber to allow for increased humidity.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>The heated tubing has coils within it to warm the tube surfaces.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>This eliminates most, if not all, condensation buildup within the tubing walls providing a more quiet and comfortable sleep.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>We will pass along more information as it becomes available.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; <BR> </SPAN></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">ResMed has announced the next release in the S8 lineup of CPAP machines.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>Due out end of July, beginning of August, the S8 compact will be equivalent to the very successful S7 Lightweight machine but at 1/3 of the size and 1/2 of the weight.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;&nbsp; </SPAN>This machine can be your best traveling partner for your summer vacation.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>Buy your S8 today at: <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"><A href="http://www.cpapplus.com/Machines/CPAP/S8_Escape/S8_Escape.html">http://www.cpapplus.com/Machines/CPAP/S8_Escape/S8_Escape.html</A></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Puritan-Bennett has introduced the DreamFit interface.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>The unit is designed similar to the popular Breeze Sleepgear with Dreamseal with an interesting twist.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>The cushion features a soft bellow chamber between the frame and the cushion which allows and active sleeper to maintain a secure seal throughout the night.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>Check it out at:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;&nbsp; </SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><A href="http://www.cpapplus.com/CPAP_Masks/CPAP_Masks/DreamFit/DreamFit.html">http://www.cpapplus.com/CPAP_Masks/Nasal_Masks/DreamFit/DreamFit.html</A><BR> <o:p></O:P></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">Coming Soon - Respironics is indicating that they will be releasing a new BiPap ST model.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>With a name like Respironics behind the product - we are sure it will be very successful.</SPAN></P></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width="100%" colSpan=2> <P> <HR> <IMG src="../CPAP_Images/Newsletter/June_05_Update.gif" alt="" width="217" height="26" hspace=0 border=0 align=baseline><BR> <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) and OSA-The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure has reported that the use of CPAP therapy is more effective in reducing patient blood pressure than standard medication.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;&nbsp; </SPAN>Copies of the JNC7 Reports are available at <A href="http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/">www.nhlbi.nih.gov</A> .<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>This information is further substantiated by the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine 2003;(13):1233-41 which stated patients participating in a study showed reduced blood pressure, reduced Coronary artery disease and Congestive heart failure.</SPAN><BR> <HR> <BR> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">As always we hope that you find this information helpful and informative.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>We thank you for choosing CPAP Supplies Plus/Direct as your supplier for CPAP equipment and accessories.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>Also, don't forget,&nbsp;it's pollen &nbsp;season; Change your CPAP filters regularly!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; Also, t</SPAN>ubing should be replaced every 30-60 days!</P> <BR> Happy 4th of July!<BR> The Staff at CPAP Supplies Plus/Direct<BR> <BR> <HR> <P>You are receiving this email because you have signed up to receive information about CPAP therapy in our website.&nbsp; If you wish to be removed from our mailing list, please email <A href="mailto:remove@cpapplus.com">remove@cpapplus.com</A> with the phrase "Remove Me" (without the quotes) in the subject line of the email.&nbsp; Since this is an automated removal system, all requests that do not contain "Remove Me" in the subject of the email will be ignored.&nbsp; Please do not reply to this email.&nbsp; Send all inquires to <A href="mailto:info@cpapplus.com">info@cpapplus.com</A>.&nbsp; 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