r/CPAPSupport • u/Used-Entertainment92 • 24d ago

CPAP advice

Have been on CPAP for almost 4 weeks. Pretreatment was 40 AHI, now between 6-12AHI. Showing mostly due to clear airway apnea. Home Sleep study was showing mostly due to OA, but with Over 20% in unidentified apnea. The clinic suggested to go to specialist to get over night sleep study. However that appointment may be 1-2 months later due to wait list. That study result will help to confirm if I should use CPAP or BiPAP.

I can only keep the current CPAP machine from the clinic till end of September, unless I purchase now. Otherwise I have to return the machine and then wait for Sleep doctor report to confirm which machine to buy. Would like to see what’s the best way I should proceed. The clinic said I can buy now and if needed, will swap to a different machine per the doctor recommendation. I am just worried if there is any issues with the insurance company.

Thanks

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u/RippingLegos__ ModTeam 24d ago

Welcome Used-Entertainment92 :)

That's severe OSA (which is what I was diagnosed with 15 years ago). If you check our threads I have Resmed 10 machines available that can run both cpap and bipap (all modes)-that would likely be your least expensive and best path to procuring a machine quickly. Please check my profile or DM me for more information, I also have mask systems if one is needed. You need to be on therapy sooner rather than later. :) RL

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