Sleep Apnea- CPAP question?
May 12th, 2011
I was just diagnosed this week with sleep apnea and have to go in to the sleep lab in a couple of weeks to get a setting for a CPAP machine. My question is about aquiring the machine itself. Do I aquire one myself or does the sleep lab send a catalogue or “provide” (at my insurance company’s expense) a CPAP machine?
the sleep lab will get it for you and fit it to you.
they may give you options for brand and features.
be sure to get the humidifier!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 12th, 2011 at 12:49 pm
They are available at health stores, like a drug store but with wheelchairs, scooters, diapers, long-handled sponges, canes etc.
I hope that your Insurance pays a portion of it. It is under Extended Health benefits.
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May 12th, 2011 at 1:06 pm
My wife had to go a medical supply store to buy it. The sleep center showed her how to use it and set it up to the proper setting. I suppose you can order one if there isn’t a store nearby. Our insurance didn’t cover the cost of the machine only the test. It cost at the time $500, ouch
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May 12th, 2011 at 1:34 pm
I too just went on a CPAP machine. My sleep lab did everything for me and my cost so far has been minimal. Rest assured, it’s the best thing that has ever happened to me. I can’t believe the difference in my life!!! 🙂 It is a little miracle.
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