Thread: bipap c-pap
View Single Post
Old 09-27-2013, 11:54 PM
grassahop grassahop is offline
New Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 2
10 yr Member
grassahop grassahop is offline
New Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 2
10 yr Member
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by redtail View Post
I have been using a c-pap machine for the last few weeks, and went in to get it changed as I was having trouble breathing out against the constant pressure.

The lovely lady in charge listened to me, then decided to change the c-pap, from I think cflex to aflex, I can't be too sure about this, as I'm new to it all its all very confusing.
Well the change over worked wonders for a few days, no probs breathing out. Now I'm noticing I'm having trouble breathing out, and not wanting to use it because its so tiring, so havn't been.

I was wondering if anyone knows about the difference between the 2, and just how bad do you have to be to try out a bipap machine.

I see my specialist in March, he is a consultant physician, I see him for out of the ordinary things, like my not sleeping well and waking tired, and would like to go to see him full of information, he is willing to try things out, and willing to listen, but I don't want to look like an idiot.

Sorry its a long post, and thanks for reading it.
Kate
I was just placed on a bipap machine last week,,,,,,the dr said that my sleep apnea was " severe"...that when I had the sleep study done, I stopped breathing 53 times EACH HOUR !....so, that's how bad you have to be to be put on a bipap machine, also I was registering alow oxygen level during the daytime, so I am also on oxygen 24 X 7.....
grassahop is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote