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by daubernut
Thu Jun 20, 2013 4:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How bad does one need to be to require CPAP machine.
Replies: 13
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Re: How bad does one need to be to require CPAP machine.

Got my appointment with the respiratory specialist set for July 3rd so the ball is now rolling.
by daubernut
Thu Jun 20, 2013 10:52 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How bad does one need to be to require CPAP machine.
Replies: 13
Views: 2463

Re: How bad does one need to be to require CPAP machine.

Thanks for all your responses. We only have one sleep clinic here and thousands are referred to it annually- hence the wait. I shall journal daily symptoms to bring to my appointment when it finally happens. In meantime I have bookmarked site so I can return and report my progress and learn more. Ag...
by daubernut
Tue Jun 18, 2013 3:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How bad does one need to be to require CPAP machine.
Replies: 13
Views: 2463

How bad does one need to be to require CPAP machine.

I recently had surgery and after I awoke I was told by nursing to get myself checked out for sleep apnea. It was bad enough that they would not allow me to even have a sleeping pill when they were given out to the other patients while I was in hospital. I had an oximeter overnight home test done a c...