iVAPS ST-A??

I have been on CPAP for a month. I have mild-moderate lung disease (bronchiectasis). I have some mild expiratory discomfort despite EPR 3 and my pulmonologist sent me to a sleep pulmonologist colleague.

This new doctor did not review my pulmonary function testing, was not interested in using the SD card I brought to review my pressures on my current CPAP, did not want to review my sleep studies and did not speak with my current pulmonologist. Next thing I know, the DME company calls to say an iVAP ST-A has been prescribed!

I had expected maybe he would recommend BiPAP. When I looked this up it is basically non-invasive ventilation. I honestly feel like this is using dynamite to kill a fly. He never discussed this with me. I do not fit the clinical picture of the usual patient who needs this machine. Am I wrong to be a little shocked?

eoram wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 05, 2026 3:27 pm

Am I wrong to be a little shocked?

IMHO.....no. I would be shocked as well.
You would hate being forced to breathe all night long....and that's what it would be doing.

eoram wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2026 7:35 am

,,, is it normal adjustment to wake up with a headache both days?

This is why you need to keep all these snippets in a single thread.

Morning headaches could be a sign of CO2 retention.