My 2 month compliance appt

[Anonynose]

Had my first compliance appt. today with my ENT and it went pretty much as planned.

Nurse asked me if I thought cpap was helping, and I said "Yes, but that I also knew it was my compliance review" -- she replied back "Smart answer."

Talked to my doc a little bit, he asked if I thought it was helping ... replied yes, but off the record it's been a bit so-so... but overall worth doing. He checked my records, saw that I was easily compliant, leaks but he didn't have suggestions there, besides saying someone in another office whom I never even seen sometimes helps apnea patients.

And that was about it. I told him about this board and how it may be helpful to new patients and how my supplier was a pain (which he said all pretty much were, although he did seem surprised they didn't offer mask fittings or multiple replacements). I also commented to him on bleeps for patients who dislike masks, which he was unaware of -- basically I think he got more out of the appt than I did.

Anyway, just mentioning it as I recall at least one here being unsure how to approach their review. Seems as long as you are compliant and say that you think it's helping, you'll be good.

[ChicagoGranny]

leaks

Find your mask model on YouTube and watch some videos on fitting and adjusting.

[ejbpesca]

For 15 years my annual compliance check at a pulmonary doctor clinic was done by asking, "Do you use CPAP for at least 4 hours each day?" I replied yes and that was it for another year. 3 years ago the clinic began asking for MyAir reports which I have yet to provide. I am told each visit now they will contact my DME for a report.

I've gotten good advice here concerning CPAP therapy as well as other online sources but never from my DME, doctor, or maker of my machine. I am pretty sure the clinic that handles my CPAP prescription has very little knowledge about CPAP therapy. I mention things I've learned about CPAP and they go blank. I hope your ENT will take more interest.