Sleep Apnea Treatment

Question by wb1936nl: Does Eatna Medicare cover sleep apnea machines?

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Answer by GAgirl
I’m not sure, but contact me if they don’t, I may know where you can get one for free.

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Question by stevensherm: Question for people with sleep apnea and those who have the cpap machines?
Just a couple weeks ago I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea. I got the cpap machine and have adjusted pretty well to it. My question for those who have apnea and have the cpap machines, how long does it take before you really start feeling differently from the use of cpap? I mean I have felt better since using it. Before the cpap machine on a scale of 1-10 , 1 being completely exhausted 10 being energized I always felt like a 1, but now i feel maybe a 6-7. Does it just take time for you to get use to it and to feel more and more energized throughout the day?
I have been wearing it just a week so far.

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Answer by wickedgirl1973
You haven’t had it very long so give it some more time to get used to wearing it and for your body to get used to all that sleep you’ve been missing! If you aren’t feeling better in another couple of weeks, talk to your Dr, they may have to adjust the settings.

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Question by Dick: I have a question about sleep apnea and cpap machines……?
I have really severe sleep apnea, that’s what I was told. However, when I was diagnosed I slept on my back which I never do. When I sleep on my side or my stomach I breathe better. Anyway, I have a cpap machine that was set high for me but was never really tested for me at the sleep clinic again. I know how to change the setting. I am wondering how accurate the air setting has to be in order to get a good nights sleep. My dr originally set it at 9 but I believe that may be to high. Anybody have any experience with this?

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Answer by Confuzzled
When you’re asleep, you have no idea if you sleep on your back or your front/side so just because you call asleep on your side/front, doesn’t mean to say that you don’t then turn over in your sleep.

As I’m sure your doctor has told you, sleep apnoea means that you intermittently block your airway while you sleep and this is dangerous as it starves the brain and the body of vital oxygen.

Do NOT fiddle with the settings on the CPAP machine as you could do yourself some serious harm and it’s probably not your personal property anyway!. Discuss any concerns you have with your CPAP machine/settings with your dcotor. I expect that the setting is defined by the sleep clinic and they know what they’re doing!

Oh, and lose some weight and cut out drinking in the evening as this will help to resolve your problem in many cases.

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Question by Philip Craven: What are the best sleep apnea machines?
What should a person diagnosed with sleep apnea use for maximum comfort and breathing improvement?

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Answer by Keitha Caba
The best sleep apnea machines for people with this disorder are dependent on the type of condition they have. You would need to consult a healthcare specialist for that.
There are two basic types of sleep apnea machines available today. One is the CPAP machine and the other is the BiPAP machine. The CPAP machine produces a continuous flow of air under a certain pressure that allows the muscles on your throat to open up. The BiPAP machine, on the other hand, simply determines whether there is enough air in the lungs and supplies oxygen as needed. The latter is typically prescribed to people who are obese or otherwise have neuro-muscular conditions.

CPAP machine is the most popular among the two. It is known to help alleviate difficulties in breathing for both central sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea.

To get more information on sleep apnea and possible treatments and machines, you can visit http://getmoresleep.info, this is where I got my own machine and I am very satisfied with it.

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Question by Atheist Mantis: Obstructive Sleep Apnea: CPAP Machines vs. Oral Appliance Therapy?
My father has Obstructive Sleep Apnea and will be going in for a sleep study soon so I am looking at CPAP Machines and doing research.

My father came across an add for this “Oral Appliance Therapy” thing and I am wondering if you have any info on if it works or if it is a scam.

Oral Appliance Therapy
http://www.tiredofcpap.com/

I’m looking at the CPAP Machines and if you could share your stories with me, I would greatly appreciate it!
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obstructive_Sleep_Apnea

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Answer by Chris H
The first thing to do is let your dad get his polysomnogram done and find the results of how severe his sleep apnea is.

CPAP is the gold standard for the treatment of sleep apnea, because it can be titrated or individually set on the optimum pressure to preserve your father’s upper airways at night. The brand of CPAP machine isn’t as important as having a quality titration done to arrive at the proper pressure for him, and finding the right mask type that makes him the most comfortable and likely to wear the system consistently all night, every night.

Oral devices are for very mild cases of sleep apnea. However, I would be very wary of any devices that are mail-order/internet. These devices are usually prescribed and fitted by a dentist or ENT specially trained in their use. Any device that is ‘plug and play’ without being fitted is a scam.

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