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Re: What can I do?

Posted by D.H. on May 30, 2003 at 06:08:54:

In Reply to: What can I do? posted by aclack on May 30, 2003 at 05:58:31:

What makes you think that he needs BiPAP? The usual reasons are (1) a very high prescription (generally over 15cmH2O), (2) Central Sleep Apnea, (3) Other known respiratory diseases, and (4) Trouble exhaling as demonstrated during titration at a sleep lab.

Whether or not he needs BiPAP, he probably needs a heated humidifier. You may want to consider one of the models with a built-in heated humidifier. These models do not cost any more that the combined price of a CPAP and a humidifier.

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