Comments on: Can anyone recommend treatments of sleep apnea?

By: Just Me

Just Me — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:54:59 +0000

Lincare is one of the only national based DME’s but you can really use anyone. In my opinion the best DME’s are sleep labs that do both. Technicians are much more educated and helpful with the units and the mask fittings than business’ that just provide the equipment. Mostly because we actually use the equipment and we see how the masks and units work on a nightly basis. No other DME’s that are not sleep lab based are going to be as knowledgable. Respironics have been great units in my lab but we also use Resmed units that are just as great. You may have gotten units that are refurbished or used. There is another unit out there now called Adaptive Servo Ventilation but you have to fail bipap and have complex or central sleep apnea to qualify for one. But they are spectacular units and not all sleep labs are using them yet. Most sleep labs are great at working with insurances and you when it comes to equipment. I would seek a better lab and possibly a different Board certified sleep physician. We have two wonderful ones here in Montana and a great sleep lab. We have many patients from all over. But Seattle is a ways away and it may not be as convenient for you. Sorry and good luck
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By: Michele

Michele — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:08:59 +0000

Hi, I’m glad to have read this. Just because your insurance has no out of network providers does not mean squat. Your dr office could above there call of duty and request an in net work authorization to get you where you need to go. Respironics is a great manufacturer, Apria like to hand out used DME equipment. I work at a sleep lab/DME company. We have a sleep lab as well as DME and all that we need is a dr rx to sell you a machine or heated humidifier. The only thing with us being internet sold all over the world, we dont bill insurances. You must pay for it up front and then we can send you a form to bill your own insurance, we fill it out. We don’t bill Kaiser as they usually don’t cover DME or medicare, as we are not providers. Feel free to contact me for more info. We are not a company that sells you stuff and you’re on your way. Our tech is happy to speak with anyone of our customers. It’s all about customer service. Check out CPAPWORLD.COM
P.S., dont keep changing your pressure, suggest an automatic CPAP, its a little pricier but it will sence the amount of air you need while sleeping.
Also, use distilled water only, if you are using a heated humidifier. What type of mask do you use? Do you breathe through your mouth or nose? MAking sure you have the right mask is important too.
Keep in mind, Dr are Drs, not many specialize in sleep. I also use a CPAP!!!
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By: Leahkl

Leahkl — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:38:59 +0000

I also use a Bi-Pap are you connected to a O2 concentor, are u asthmatic,. Also have they suggested you try one with distilled water, warm air I really feel for you because no one understands how hard it is to sleep when you can't really breath. My sleep clinic tried full mask half mask one with heated water.. My machines comes from Apria, try finding a referral company who might be able to connect u with other resources. I hope this helps.Let me know email Luvsmusiz@yahoo
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