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- Mon Jan 12, 2015 12:54 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Finding the right doctor
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4644
Finding the right doctor
What is the best type of doctor to monitor cpap therapy? Is there a way I can find an expert near my zip code? I have real problems with the machine, mask etc. despite using it for over a year.
- Fri Jun 07, 2013 6:46 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: what type mask please?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 991
Re: what type mask please?
thanks. the sleep clinic I went to had an idiot who said ¨do you like this, or this?" I did not know anything and he picked a nose pillow operation and now my insurance, provider and the world think that is best for me.
- Thu Jun 06, 2013 8:04 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: what type mask please?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 991
what type mask please?
I just got hooked up yesterday. At the sleep clinic, I asked for the nasal pillow. Now they have on the report that the nasal pillow is my best option. I simply cannot keep my mouth shut and wake up with terrible mouth dryness etc. My nose has always been a wreck my whole life. Should I just give in...
- Fri Apr 12, 2013 10:29 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: sleep test - how many
- Replies: 3
- Views: 444
sleep test - how many
I had a home sleep test that showed I have severe sleep apnea. Now the doctor wants me to have a tritration test. He just gave me the prescription and said to call Cigna. Does this mean I now have to go to a sleep clinic? Why cant I just get the cpap without the tritration? What a racket...