Dear All,
Why do we have to consult a sleep specialist doctor if we have an automated CPAP? They have a tendency to call you often and charge exorbitant amounts.In fact one wanted me to procure a manual one so that visits could be regular.
I have a S 9 Resmed Autoset machine which pretty good. N10 Resmed nasal mask. I am maintaining min pressure 5 and max 17. AHI has come down below 2 with an odd reading at 5.8. Since I am new to the forum and as a CPAP machine advice solicited.
Regards
Rags
Sleep Apnea/snoring
Re: Sleep Apnea/snoring
Most of us with auto machines do not depend on physicians for sleep advice,,,we do it ourselves. Personally, I have not seen my sleep doctor since I got my machine 8 years ago. When I wanted a new machine I had my PCP write the prescription. I have a local DME that keeps my prescription on file and supplies me with any supplies that I need.
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Re: Sleep Apnea/snoring
I haven't seen mine in about 3 years.p_rags55 wrote:Why do we have to consult a sleep specialist doctor
If you have Medicare, I believe you have to go once per year.
Re: Sleep Apnea/snoring
Thanks LSAT and Christine.
Your replies are reassuring.
Regards
Rags
Your replies are reassuring.
Regards
Rags
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Re: Sleep Apnea/snoring
Darned if I know........p_rags55 wrote:Dear All,
Why do we have to consult a sleep specialist doctor if we have an automated CPAP? They have a tendency to call you often and charge exorbitant amounts.In fact one wanted me to procure a manual one so that visits could be regular.
I have a S 9 Resmed Autoset machine which pretty good. N10 Resmed nasal mask. I am maintaining min pressure 5 and max 17. AHI has come down below 2 with an odd reading at 5.8. Since I am new to the forum and as a CPAP machine advice solicited.
Regards
Rags
Could be they see you as a source of income for them.
I cut my sleep doctor loose after a couple of visits after I started therapy.
As long as you have a data-capable machine and the software, you can figure this out for yourself and optimize your own therapy.
Your minimum pressure may be too low and your pressure range may be too wide.
Den
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