I have somewhat recently been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea. My physician put me on a CPAP machine. The machine works somewhat but the mask always leaks and I rarely get a good nights sleep. I am wondering if there is such a thing as a Sleep Apnea specialist? If sol how does one find one?Any help is appreciated.

Jim

was sometype of overnight sleep study done?
it can take several attempts to find a mask that suits you, places that supply CPAPs also sell masks and should have a good range of masks of different brands and an experienced and patient fitter to help you

in general the final adjustment for mask straps should be made when you are lying down flat
is your mask now full face or nose only?

jlan0250 wrote:

I have somewhat recently been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea. My physician put me on a CPAP machine. The machine works somewhat but the mask always leaks and I rarely get a good nights sleep. I am wondering if there is such a thing as a Sleep Apnea specialist? If sol how does one find one?Any help is appreciated.

Jim

Hi Jim,

Give us a little more info.

By physician do you mean GP ?

Did anyone fit you for the mask ?

What pressure are you on ? Type of machine CPAP/BiPAP/AutoPAP ? Type of mask ?

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)

Hi Jim,

Here you go;

Doctor and Sleep Lab Certifications

Vicki


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That which does not kill you makes you stronger-Friedrich Nietzsche
Friedrich must of had apnea.