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That world is larger than you might think . I get 15 minutes with my primary Doctor today. An hour to get there , to have weight , BP , temp and oxy check. My doctor hesitates to speak about my COPD. Tells me I need to talk to my pulmonologist . They do the same thing at his office . No new ideas or treatments . I have asked for a bipap . Wants me to spend the night in a sleep center . ( His sleep center) That I will not do. They do have self adjusting bipap machines. I guess he does’t know that. We do the best we can where we are . Blessed Be, Crystalina
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Why do you think you want/need a bipap machine? Do you have, or think you have sleep apnea? If that is the case, you really need to have a sleep study (it doesn't matter whether it's done in "his" sleep center or not). Sleep apnea is serious and can cause you lots of problems if not treated so you are only hurting yourself by refusing. Without a sleep study they wouldn't be able to set the machine at the proper pressure, or you may only need a Cpap instead. (I know, I have one). If you're a Medicare recipient, Medicare pays for it.