Sleep Apnea Treatment

Question by King Tut: I am pretty sure my dog has sleep apnea.?
I have tried using a CPAP machine on him, but when i wake up he is always just chewing on the mask. i tried adding paper to the sides to make it more for a snout and not for a nose. How can i get him to understand this is best for him and not a really expensive chew toy. also he snores and I have considered putting him down if he snores again. Thank you.

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Answer by Claz
This might be better answered if you post it in the pets section under dogs – sorry I cant be any help.

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Question by oblivion*: i’m pretty sure i have Sleep Apnea. advise?
i know i need to schedule a sleep study, but the idea just makes me nervous. Also, can anyone tell me whether or not you can sleep comfortably while wearing a C-Pap mask? i don’t know how i could sleep with that on my face…

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Answer by Violin2
I work in the cardiology department at the local hospital. We get tons of patients who come in with sleep apnea. What I’ve heard from people is that C-pap masks are a total nuisance in the beginning but you start getting used to it and shortly it’s like it isn’t even there, I just hope you’re not a tummy sleeper! HOwever, whether it’s comfy or not, it is still STRONGLY advised to still wear one.

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Question by slik: Can I just order a CPAP machine if I’m pretty sure I have sleep apnea? Do I really need a dr. sleeping study?
My girlfriend has watched me sleep, and is pretty certain I have sleep apnea. I am not insured, and a sleep study costs greater than the costs of getting a CPAP machine. So I’m thinking I might as well just order the CPAP machine, that will be necessary if the tests confirm that I have sleep apnea. What are the potential negative consequences of me just ordering a CPAP machine over the internet and treating myself?
I realize the standard is to do it through a doctor. But it’s a lot of money. And I want to see if there are any dangerous consequences to me just ordering the machine on ebay, and administering it to myself.

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Answer by nickie_2free
No, you will first have to be seen by a doctor and he has to diagnose you with sleep apnea, and then request a sleep study. You then have to go to the over night sleep study and the will send the report to the doctor and he will order the machine with the proper settings for your particular case. Hope this will help you. I also use a CPAP.

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Question by fred6636: Im not sure (yet) If I have sleep apnea..?
My doctor thought I did for some reason and set up a
sleep doctor appt. I HAD NO SYMPTOMS TILL SHE SAID
ANYHTING. NOW I have day drowsiness all of a sudden !
Can this apnea thing be controled with weight loss?
(assuming I have it which we do not know-yet)

Im 5 9 260 male in great health 50 as of last Tue

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Answer by chieromancer
sleep apnea is very common. it can be very dangerous to your health. a night at the sleep clinic is best. chronic daytime sleepiness is one sign.

there is a book called “the promise of sleep” you can look into. he has a scale that says the faster you fall asleep, the more likely it is you have s/a.

overweight is a factor, losing can help.

and happy birthday.

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Question by lilly101200: I’m 80% sure I have sleep apnea. Can I get a machine and use it without going through a doctor?

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Answer by JP
No,you need to go thru a Dr. What makes you think you have sleep apnea?

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