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Re: DME

Posted by sleepylady on February 22, 2006 at 11:56:58:

In Reply to: DME posted by annakarenina on February 21, 2006 at 16:04:12:

Unfortunately you are going to get the same response in most instances. Many DME's are simply salespeople who frankly aren't up on all the masks, machines, and problems that we need to fix and tweak.

My advice for you is to do your research via the message boards. It all depends on what you need in a mask. If you are a mouth breather you'll need a full face mask. If you don't want one even if you mouth breath, then you'll need to use a chinstrap or I've heard where people tape their mouthes. I could go on and on and on. Basically when it is time for you to pick out your mask try on every mask they have. Make sure it's hooked up to a machine at your prescribed pressure. Be sure to simulate how you sleep so if you move a lot then move your head. This will help you in the long run. Also ask your DME if you are able to "test drive" a mask and for how long. If this DME says no, then try another one. On the upside of that, the next one may be more knowledgeable.

I have never heard of taking a mask home and then bringing it back for titration. As to the number of hours on needs to sleep with a mask???? I had my titration done in a hospital with a specialist who used a nasal mask.

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