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Sleep Apnea and adjusting to a CPAP machine: Tips?

Sleep Health | Last Active: Dec 8 7:37am | Replies (181)

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@seleeta

I have had the same experience and am not currently using my CPAP. The supplier for my Phillips Respironics Dreamstation was Aerocare. I have had difficulty with receiving assistance in adjusting to a tolerable mask, scheduling of routine overnight pulse oximetry readings, etc. After checking BBB I found they were rated “F” with countless complaints. After describing experience to my physician, she said they had many complaints reported by patients but they were reluctant to recommend another DME provider as many of those were unreliable as well. It seems we must either buy privately and negotiate insurance or Medicare rates and ask your physician to set up pressure settings as an alternative. Also, become familiar when new masks, tubing and filters should be changed out. Of note, I have not been instructed on how to set pressures. I assumed the pressure must be ordered by your physician based on your progress from their download of your results. Best of luck.

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I'm answering you and Jim. Pulmonary specialist should be the one to order a sleep study and follow up. BiPap pressure is set at the fitting for a machine. The accessories for both cpap and bipap need to be replaced periodically. My schedule is disposable filter every two weeks face cushion once a month headgear and water tank ( reservoir) and air hose every six months. A sleep study is necessary to determine which type of machine is needed. I can't breath through my nose while sleeping. Apnea means breath stops. BiPap pushes air through my gasping mouth. No one should on their own buy a machine without a sleep study and a trained professional assisting.

@seleeta Patients need clear instructions in language they understand so they can use their medical equipment properly. It is your right and I encourage you to keep asking questions. Would you be open to contacting BBB and your doctor in order to make sure you are receiving the necessary treatment?