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Sleep Apnea and adjusting to a CPAP machine: Tips?

Sleep Health | Last Active: Apr 27 5:03pm | Replies (180)

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@lolaemma

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.

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Thank you for your suggestion. To clarify, my pulmonologist recommended the Brand and Model of my machine after reviewing the results of my sleep study. Unfortunately, the DME company she forwarded the order to for the machine and later follow-up overnight pulse oximetry after initial adjustment period with CPAP in place, replacement mask, etc. have been difficult to coordinate. Again, BBB have rated this company with a “F” score in the State of Florida. My pulmonologist adjusts pressure at my follow-up appointment.