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Wifes husband

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7. CPAP

Reply to SheltieLover (Original post)

Tue Dec 17, 2024, 05:17 PM

Dec 17

I have had one since 2007. Wonderful device. Takes about a week to get used to it. Most important thing is to keep it clean. You have to follow the cleaning instructions religiously.

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Anyone have a functional, credible CPAP provider that accepts Medicare? [View all] SheltieLover Dec 17 OP

A year or two ago there were some shortages of CPAP equipment and some had to recall machines because of problems. Silent Type Dec 17 #1

Pretty sure that was Phillips. SheltieLover Dec 17 #2

Yes, Phillips and one other. I just saw where Phillips is not accepting anymore orders after 12/31/2024. Silent Type Dec 17 #3

I believe they are out of the cpap biz SheltieLover Dec 17 #8

I think the med establishment is pushing for the device called Inspire and backing out of CPAPs in2herbs Dec 17 #4

Totally anecdotal Lulu KC Dec 17 #5

Ty SheltieLover Dec 17 #9

Yes, it is n/t Lulu KC Dec 17 #13

What health issues? Caused by CPAP? RandomNumbers Dec 20 #19

I'm guessing they're rated low because they're hard to make work right Lulu KC Dec 17 #6

I hope you find the right mask for him! SheltieLover Dec 17 #10

Thanks! Lulu KC Dec 17 #12

Excellent! SheltieLover Dec 17 #14

I like the looks of the preg pillow, but if he is a side sleeper SheltieLover Dec 17 #15

Hmm Lulu KC Dec 17 #16

Take a look at all the pix on Amazon of preg pillows SheltieLover Dec 17 #17

seconding the little nasal pillow mask. Good luck to all! PS Flonase is not meant to be long term. mahina Jan 9 #20

CPAP Wifes husband Dec 17 #7

Ty! SheltieLover Dec 17 #11

CPAP Wifes husband Dec 17 #18