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Cpap-sleep apnea technology has a huge tech cheaper change
Posted on 8/25/23 at 4:52 pm
Posted on 8/25/23 at 4:52 pm
Acesses to cpaps has been controlled by the sleep clinic permission system, where a first test to see if apnea exists and a second test to determine cpap pressure setting. Tests can run a couple thousand dollars to insurance companies.
Technology has changed, almost all cpap's are now automatic settings based on your sleep position, atmospheric pressure, elevation and nasal congestion. Far more accurate than the second study to determine a manual pressure setting.
If your PCP recommends an updated sleep study to verify pressure setting, better to buy a new automatic machine.
I avoid the insurance approach because they rent, buying out right pays for itself in 11 months with five year machine life.
An auto cpap at CPAP.COM is currently listed at 650 dollars invoice to customer
Technology has changed, almost all cpap's are now automatic settings based on your sleep position, atmospheric pressure, elevation and nasal congestion. Far more accurate than the second study to determine a manual pressure setting.
If your PCP recommends an updated sleep study to verify pressure setting, better to buy a new automatic machine.
I avoid the insurance approach because they rent, buying out right pays for itself in 11 months with five year machine life.
An auto cpap at CPAP.COM is currently listed at 650 dollars invoice to customer
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Posted on 8/25/23 at 4:55 pm to Trevaylin
Can you buy one without a prescription?
Posted on 8/25/23 at 4:55 pm to Trevaylin
When my cpap crashed out, I will try to remember your website.
Posted on 8/25/23 at 4:59 pm to Trevaylin
:mingo:
Posted on 8/25/23 at 5:01 pm to Trevaylin
Good to know. I keep waiting for mine to die, but it's been rock solid for years. I'll bypass the re-testing if possible.
Posted on 8/25/23 at 5:02 pm to LSUSkip
CPAP.com requires a prescription but one from your pcp is accepted and that's what I have on file at their Houston location. Now that its automated pressure control and you pay outside of insurance coverage your pcp should feel okey.
Insurance companies hate durable medical equipment coverage and its almost always better to buy direct at wholesale than mess with in-network coverage, list pricing, deductibles and paperwork
Insurance companies hate durable medical equipment coverage and its almost always better to buy direct at wholesale than mess with in-network coverage, list pricing, deductibles and paperwork
This post was edited on 8/25/23 at 5:06 pm
Posted on 8/25/23 at 5:16 pm to Trevaylin
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Trevaylin
Do we get a 10% discount for entering your username?
Posted on 8/25/23 at 5:27 pm to Trevaylin
I use a CPAP and have been considering a new sleep study since it has been over 10 years since the last. I also suspect my old machine is not putting out as much as it should.
With the newer technology, you dont even set up the output on it? How does it know what the output should be? I'm confused.
With the newer technology, you dont even set up the output on it? How does it know what the output should be? I'm confused.
Posted on 8/25/23 at 5:31 pm to Trevaylin
Do y’all do bipaps too?
Posted on 8/25/23 at 5:32 pm to dkreller
It’s automatic as far as I know. It can sense how much you need. Several years ago autopaps became a thing. Doctors and sellers tried to say they needed to calibrate and Rx a range but I think it was all bullshite. Found an extra for my dad that didn’t need an Rx online and bought it for him. Works just fine.
Posted on 8/25/23 at 5:34 pm to SuwMwf
I mean I guess I understand and am tempted to go buy one but how do you know everything is working fine without having your sleep monitored while using it?
Eta I don't understand the science behind it all but I imagine too much pressure is a bad thing.
Eta I don't understand the science behind it all but I imagine too much pressure is a bad thing.
This post was edited on 8/25/23 at 5:36 pm
Posted on 8/25/23 at 5:35 pm to Trevaylin
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Acesses to cpaps has been controlled by the sleep clinic permission system, where a first test to see if apnea exists and a second test to determine cpap pressure setting. Tests can run a couple thousand dollars to insurance companies.
To be fair, insurance company will go a year to 2 years before allowing another sleep test. In the meantime your cpap will be killing you as you may actually need a bipap
Posted on 8/25/23 at 5:37 pm to Trevaylin
I’ve been a respiratory therapist for over thirty years, I still don’t see how people sleep with all that shite on their face… 
But I get it helps.
I've used bipaps for years that prevented pts from being intubated which work awesome for pt’s, but regular home use seems crazy to me..
But I get it helps.
I've used bipaps for years that prevented pts from being intubated which work awesome for pt’s, but regular home use seems crazy to me..
This post was edited on 8/25/23 at 8:31 pm
Posted on 8/25/23 at 5:38 pm to Hangover Haven
It took time getting used to it.
Posted on 8/25/23 at 5:47 pm to Trevaylin
Anybody try that new surgical implant (maskless) approach to sleep apnea?
Posted on 8/25/23 at 5:50 pm to Klondikekajun
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Anybody try that new surgical implant (maskless) approach to sleep apnea?
I'm thinking about looking into it. I just can't get used to my bipap and the mask itself. I always wake up in a couple hours with the mask ripped off. Any tips for training yourself to use it?
Posted on 8/25/23 at 5:52 pm to Trevaylin
Can't you just lose weight? Like I've never heard of a skinny or fit person having to connect themselves to oxygen to sleep.
Posted on 8/25/23 at 5:53 pm to Trevaylin
Bookmarked.
I have a cpap and I virtually must use it ,but I know it is a racket. You'd figure you should be able to buy one without any prescription and adjust settings as you wish.
I have a cpap and I virtually must use it ,but I know it is a racket. You'd figure you should be able to buy one without any prescription and adjust settings as you wish.
Posted on 8/25/23 at 5:54 pm to Trevaylin
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This post was edited on 10/11/23 at 11:12 am
Posted on 8/25/23 at 5:55 pm to LoneStar23
A CPAP doesn't connect you to "oxygen".
And I'm in the "normal weight" range for my height
And I'm in the "normal weight" range for my height
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