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Re: CPAP? APAP? What's a newbie to do?

Posted by SleepyTimeGal on January 17, 2007 at 12:51:13:

In Reply to: CPAP? APAP? What's a newbie to do? posted by SleepyEyez on January 17, 2007 at 09:18:17:

I am solidly in the APAP camp. My reasons for purchasing it -- insurance would not cover -- is that I have breathing difficulties with mild asthma and severe seasonal allergies. If insurance will cover the APAP, I would go for that, nothing else. If you find, after monitoring your nightly stats, that a steady pressure meets your needs, you can always set the APAP to function at a fixed pressure.

Machines don't "all do the same thing." What a stupid comment from a supposed professional!! It's enough to make one lose faith in the medical profession. Bipaps have different inhale/exhale pressures; autopaps adjust pressure as necessary during the night.

Not all doctors are in favor of autopaps and will try to talk you out of one. You have to go with your gut instinct, truly. Good luck. It doesn't sound like you're dealing with particularly brilliant people.

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