[quote="Paul56 I am located in the Ottawa area but live on the Quebec side. .. The DME (VitalAire) is more of a sales agent than health care professional. . .....[/quote] Is DME the only one in Ottawa? I am in Ottawa too. There is something on the OHIP website about being covered for sleep equipment...

I'm in Canada, in Toronto. I have severe OSA, only diagnosed about two weeks ago. I'm using the loaner machine right now until I have my second appointment with my sleep doc. What are the risks of using a loaner machine? I presume one uses a new mask, but is there a risk of contracting a respirator...

As you see, I am in Canada. The section for newbies is good, haven't read it all yet. At first I was overwhelmed with all the info I have to learn, yet the posts from Mile High Sleeper helped. I had a sleep study many years ago - showed some snoring, slept all of 17 minutes. I know I don't sleep wel...