BiPAP if Rx over 15?

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BiPAP if Rx over 15?

Posted by D. H. on October 18, 2002 at 03:21:17:
My sleep doc told me that Bi-PAP is generally recommended if one's prescription exceeds 15. My prescription - which was 11 in 1999 - has crept up to 15. If it creeps any higher, this means they'll try to put me on Bi-PAP(?).
I'm wondering why they would want to do this even if I'm not having problems exhaling. I'm adjusted to CPAP, and might be bothered by the fluctuation.
Also, perhaps there's a difference between a new CPAP user, and a seasoned user who's prescription has crept up above 15.

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Re: BiPAP if Rx over 15? lauralee 06:21 10/18/02 (4)

Re: BiPAP if Rx over 15? rkf 05:46 10/21/02 (0)

Re: BiPAP if Rx over 15? D. H. 16:41 10/18/02 (2)

Re: BiPAP if Rx over 15? Jzak 04:57 10/23/02 (1)

Re: BiPAP if Rx over 15? D. H. 16:54 10/23/02 (0)

Re: BiPAP if Rx over 15? rkf 04:41 10/18/02 (0)

Re: BiPAP if Rx over 15? Jzak 04:14 10/18/02 (0)

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