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Originally Posted by robin620
Yesterday I had an appointment with a sleep specialist. He didn't specifically say I HAVE sleep apnea, but said I should come in for a sleep study to be fitted for a mask. I'm afraid I move around so much in my sleep that a mask would keep coming off - many nights I can't keep covers on.
He described what a mask will do, and it sounds to me that it will just take care of my asthma over night. Wouldn't it be easier to just take care of my asthma all the time (which I'm trying to do but it isn't an exact science) and not worry about sleeping with a mask on?
I don't want to go through all the expense of a sleep study - which is only partially covered by my insurance - if I can take care of things in other ways.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
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Robin, asthma and apnea are two different things. I have both. My CPAP was just delivered today but the one night experience I had at the sleep center was wonderful! The mask they used was just a nose mask that pivots really easily on the hose. It also has a humidifier so that your sinuses don't dry out during the night. I can see that will probably help any congestion I have because of the asthma but I will still need to use my nebulizer regularly as I was instructed.
You really do need to have that study. If you don't, there's no other sure way of knowing whether you do have sleep apnea or not. They hook you up to a bunch of little wires and that is what feeds them the proper information. They are not at all uncomfortable!
I recommend the study highly and if you need a CPAP, by all means ask for a nose mask if that's what's best for you. Once in a while there are people that will breath through their mouths regardless.
Guess you can tell I'm all excited about getting my CPAP!
I am so looking forward to a full night's sleep!
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