Got cpap

[Pacifier]

I was recenytly diagnosed with sleep apnea and I was told to start with cpap and then move over to bipap. My question is if bipap is better, why not start using it? Or is there another reason for this. I'm not second guessing my doc, just trying to understand the situation

 

[Charlie]

I have a Bipap machine, and was started on it. I would ask the doctor about it, because insurance usually only covers 1 machine - not 2 unless you have great insurance. If there is a medical need they might not want to force you on a machine that does both...so I would definitely ask

 

[snoozy]

I have a Bipap machine, and was started on it. I would ask the doctor about it, because insurance usually only covers 1 machine - not 2 unless you have great insurance. If there is a medical need they might not want to force you on a machine that does both...so I would definitely ask

Plus one on this. Ask your doctor and trust him. You're not the first person he's ever diagnosed for sleep apnea after all.

 

[Pacifier]

Plus one on this. Ask your doctor and trust him. You're not the first person he's ever diagnosed for sleep apnea after all.

Oh no, I'm noy doubting my doc at all, but I found it curios and weird which is why I asked. I'm due for a checkup next month, so I'll try to get some answers there.

 

[InventActive]

I was recenytly diagnosed with sleep apnea and I was told to start with cpap and then move over to bipap. My question is if bipap is better, why not start using it? Or is there another reason for this. I'm not second guessing my doc, just trying to understand the situation

nope, you're not second guessing your doctor at all. you're just being a good, informed patient, which is exactly what they'd want.
BIPAP is not necessarily "better" across the board, it's more specialized and often used when CPAP isn't fully effective or tolerated. you need to consult the doctor if you really want to use it

 

[Pacifier]

nope, you're not second guessing your doctor at all. you're just being a good, informed patient, which is exactly what they'd want.
BIPAP is not necessarily "better" across the board, it's more specialized and often used when CPAP isn't fully effective or tolerated. you need to consult the doctor if you really want to use it

That's the thing. It's not like I want to use the one or the other, I was just curious about the differences and if bipap is better across the board or cpap is good in some instances. I still haven't had my apontment, so I haven't been able to talk to my doc about this to get a clearer picture.

 

[Thespreader11]

I've done a butload of researching and reading when I was diagnosed a while back and there's a reason why people start with cpap, mostly. The main reason why it's be recommended is because it's easier for people to tolerate and is cheaper, which is what insurance companies love. Bipap on the other hand is often for some specific cases or people who don't tolerate cpap, yes, there are cases, so I'm guessing your situations is either not too terrible or your doctor is playing it safe.

 

[xxtremee lightning]

@Thespreader11 pretty much said everything you need to know. CPAP is the usual starting point for most because it works for a lot of people without jumping straight into the more complex setup.