questions when i pick up cpap tomorrow?

golfcrazy · Post by **golfcrazy** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 11:45 am

I was diagnosed with sleep apnea on thurs and I was told by the doc at sleep clinic that he recommended surgery(throat stapling was mentioned) or cpap treatment. I have opted for cpap as I want something to try as soon as I can to see if it helps. I would just like to pool your experience for anything I should be looking to ask or check with the equipment 2morrow? Any help much appreciated!

RiverDave · Post by **RiverDave** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 11:50 am

golfcrazy,

Click on the yellow lightbulb and read all you can before you go.

Good Luck,

6PtStar · Post by **6PtStar** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 3:27 pm

TRy to get a Auto machine if possible, with A-Flex or at least C-Flex or EPR. If all else fails be sure it is full data capability at the vewry least and not just compliance information. Needs to have a humidifier also.

If you can get that you are way ahead.

samofny · Post by **samofny** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 7:30 pm

[quote="6PtStar"]TRy to get a Auto machine if possible, with A-Flex or at least C-Flex or EPR. If all else fails be sure it is full data capability at the vewry least and not just compliance information. Needs to have a humidifier also.

If you can get that you are way ahead.

goose · Post by **goose** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:45 pm

RiverDave's right -- hit the yellow lightbulb and read, read, read.....

With the information I got from the forum I asked the doc for a specific model and got it....I'm working on different masks. I started with the mask I titrated with, the ComfortGel.

As far as masks are concerned -- try as many as the DME/insurance will allow you to try. The nitty gritty of CPAP treatment is the mask -- you'll need to find one that fits and doesn't leak (much) -- I'm sure most here will tell you it's the "Holy Grail" of CPAP. I think we're all looking for the "perfect mask".....

Most of the blowers are good and will work just fine -- the ones with C-FLEX/A-FLEX or EPR and are full data ready and are a definite plus (compliance data is essentially useless) -- but it's the mask that will make or break the treatment.

Best advice I can give is keep at it. Don't give up. Don't expect miracles -- just know that it is what you need and it is going to work as long as you don't give up....

Good luck GolfCrazy -- keep us up on how you're doing!!!

cheers
goose