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trof

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2. I use a BiPAP and a nose 'pillow'.

Reply to Silver Gaia (Original post)

Fri Jul 19, 2024, 06:45 PM

Jul 19

Why is CPAP out of the question?
My BiPAP is a bi-pressure machine. Less pressure when you exhale. The nose pillow just fits comfortably under my nose. I get a good night's sleep.

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Has anyone here tried the Inspire device for obstructive sleep apnea? [View all] Silver Gaia Jul 19 OP

I was also diagnosed with this. Desert grandma Jul 19 #1

I have a foam wedge under my mattress Silver Gaia Jul 19 #5

I use a BiPAP and a nose 'pillow'. trof Jul 19 #2

It's out of the question because my doctors have deemed it so, Silver Gaia Jul 19 #3

I've been wondering also duncang Jul 19 #4

Medicare does cover it. Silver Gaia Jul 19 #6

Just today my husband's doctor mentioned it Lulu KC Jul 19 #7

It will likely be 2 or 3 months until I can report anything, so I hope Silver Gaia Jul 20 #8

My nurse practitioner was skeptical of Inspire vanamonde Aug 28 #9

Well, the ENT surgeon I'm working with is well respected Silver Gaia Aug 28 #10

Yes, the AFib is a complicating factor vanamonde Aug 28 #11

Thanks! Silver Gaia Aug 28 #12