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Respiratory Disorders (Expert Forum)
sleep disorder
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sleep disorder
by blly357, May 28, 2005 12:00AM
I went to sleep lab back in 1998 and i have severe sleep apnia (apnea) i was put on a cpap machine and an oxygen concentrator with 4 L/min. of oxygen mixed with the nasal cpap. Is there any chance i'll ever get off of it or is that a life time thing?
Or is there a new treatment i can check into,Since it was been 7yrs. i've been on this treatment.
Thank you ... Billy.
Or is there a new treatment i can check into,Since it was been 7yrs. i've been on this treatment.
Thank you ... Billy.
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Jun 10, 2005 12:00AM
, Jun 10, 2005 12:00AM
Generally a CPAP machine is used indefinitely to treat sleep apnea, so it is a lifetime thing. There is a chance of getting off of it if you have had an appreciable weight loss that has decreased your body size.
Member Comments (2)
by elephant mom, Jul 12, 2005 12:00AM
Hi, I have been using a cpap for about 2 months now and i get pain and redness on the bridge of my nose. What can I do to stop the pain?
