palerider wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 27, 2021 7:54 pm

But, during REM, it's over 9. and you had some significant O2 desats.

But does Medicare pay attention to any data other than AHI? Or are you suggesting that a lab study might show higher total AHI on the basis of what you're pointing out?
Thank you.

Well....it depends on what the score actually was and how borderline it might have been along with any comorbidity factors you may or may not have as to whether there is much chance at all of your meeting the criteria for Medicare to pay for the machine or not. It's a long shot as to the chances of...

ChicagoGranny wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 27, 2021 11:00 am

njride wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 27, 2021 5:20 am

so Medicare wouldn't pay for a new machine

Hasn't your machine been recalled? See thread near top of index page. Can't you get a new machine via the recall?

Yes, if I want to wait a year or so for the Philips backlog.

Pugsy wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 27, 2021 6:41 am

Request a copy of that home sleep study results. See exactly what it said.

I'll try to get a copy, but I'm curious how that might affect my decision. BTW thanks for the explanation about the difference between the two scores.

... When you get a second test (for 'titration') it's to see how many apneas are prevented by cpap at a given pressure level on the machine to let the doctor set that pressure on the machine you end up with at home. That's your prescription setting... To clarify: The doctor was not referring to a s...

What is the relation between the AHI displayed on my Dreamstation machine and the AHI score that I would be getting in a sleep lab? I have mild apnea now (it used to be moderate) but still definitely benefit from cpap. The doctor ordered a home study device for me but "it didn't show apnea" accordin...

I would utilize the mask trial and try different ones. Use feedback from other members to narrow your choices maybe but the most important person is you. A mask that one person loves...you may hate. http://www.cpaplibrary.com/mask-trials.html That library is a great resource. Who sponsors it? Anywa...

I've used nasal pillow style masks exclusively forever (ADAM -> Breeze -> ComfortCurve -> Optilife). I have an opportunity to buy a new mask and want to buy an alternate style for those nights when I am congested and could use some mouth breathing. (Ordinarily I automatically keep my mouth closed.) ...