I am going on the CPAP. My doctor will give me anything I ask for. What should I ask for?

Ambrola wrote:

I am going on the CPAP. My doctor will give me anything I ask for. What should I ask for?

Hi,

Post a little more information.

What type of apnoea ? What pressure will be required ?

Are you aware that you breath through your mouth while asleep, or through your nose ?

CPAP therapy is quite personal, not a one size fits all. The most important thing is the mask...........it must be right for you. What's good for me might be a nightmare for you.

If the mask is right, everything else will fall into place. Some masks are not suitable for high pressure, some are.

Post back.

Daniel


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The untreated Sleep Apnoea sufferer died quietly in his sleep.......
Unlike his three passengers who died screaming !!!!!!

(Anon)

Here are the nuts and bolts of the report.

Overnight polysomography was recorded for 379 minutes. Total sleep time was 245 minutes, for a sleep efficiency of 66% which is quite low.
During this period numerous episodes of obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea occur. The apnea/hypopnea index prior to the institution of CPAP is 54 events per hour.
The lowest oxygen level is 80%.
Number of awakenings 13
Greater than 2 minutes 5
Number of arousals 202
Does this make any sence to anyone???

I am on my way tonight for the Tritation study.