How long to try CPAP without humidifier

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skippydoo
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Re: How long to try CPAP without humidifier

Post by skippydoo » Sun Aug 19, 2012 5:52 pm

Xney wrote:Uhm dry nose, etc. are the reasons you get a humidifier. Why would you have to wait??
The sleep tech in the UK NHS said that they found that have found that if they don't treat teething problems with CPAP patients normally get used to it. Suppose its the cheapest option. They were like, at least you got the best mask we do, and didnt have to progress on that from the cheapest!

skippydoo
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Re: How long to try CPAP without humidifier

Post by skippydoo » Sun Aug 19, 2012 5:54 pm

123.Shawn T.W. wrote:Talk to your Dr ... And have him tell them you need it, they should listen to the Dr, but your just a patient ... That probably already paid for it! (Or why would they not want to SELL you one?)
Here in the UK you get the CPAP provided at no cost at all, but they presumably want to save additional cost. A few places sell them online with a private prescription required.

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Re: How long to try CPAP without humidifier

Post by Hawthorne » Sun Aug 19, 2012 6:08 pm

You should discuss a humidifier with them. I don't know if humidifiers are part of the package in the UK or not but it is sure worth checking in to.

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