How to choose best CPAP?
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DH was just diagnosed with sleep apnea and prescribed a CPAP. Any suggestions for choosing the best machine? It looks like there are more options available online (etc.) than there are available at the local medical supply store.
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DH was just diagnosed with sleep apnea and prescribed a CPAP. Any suggestions for choosing the best machine? It looks like there are more options available online (etc.) than there are available at the local medical supply store.
March 29th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
My husband has been using a cpap machine for several years. At first he had the type that fitted a mask over his nose but he found it uncomfortable and now he uses a full face mask. I think you need something that you feel comfortable with as you’ll be using for some while! Speaking as the “spouse” opt for something that makes as little noise as possible and one where the straps are reliable. It’s a bit like sleeping with darth vader and an alarm goes off when the machine thinks he’s stopped breathing (when the mask slips for example). Oh for a quiet night!