Need an Autopap but do not have insurance

Woody wrote:On her donation site she states she needs a CPAP but here she talks about needing an Autopap.
What does she need ? And although most of us here want a data capable machine and probably an
auto as well it could be all she needs is a basic CPAP . In that case she could probably pick one up
for little or no money. Did she have a sleep study done and what type mask will she need?

Following this thread, I've been wondering the same thing. Why is an "Autopap" NEEDED?
I'm glad somebody else was thinking this and said it, too.


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From the limited information in this thread, I would surmise it's because she cannot afford a sleep study since she's paying out of pocket? She may have had a take home study that determined the dx of OSA but I'd unable to fund an overnight titration study, in which case an APAP would be extremely helpful in getting therapy started rather than waiting until funds are available for a full PSG. Send to me that's what we advocate here isn't it? Taking control of your therapy?

And those newly dismissed may not understand the distinction between the two