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Will Illinois medicaid pay for a CPAP machine?
yes
What is VA disability rating for mild sleep apnea with CPAP machine?
How many times does a person have to stop breathing during sleep to have sleep apnea?
How do you get electricity for a CPAP sleep machine while sleeping?
Most CPAP machines plug directly in the wall. If you're talking about using a CPAP while camping or somewhere without power, you can buy batteries specifically for your CPAP machine.
Can the pressure of a CPAP machine damage a person's ears?
A CPAP machine can damage a person'a ears. The CPAP blows air into the middle ear using pressure and causes problems that are difficult to treat.
Can you sell a cpap machine online?
Yes it can be sold to either a company or as a person to person sale. A prescription is not required to purchase a CPAP machine from a person. However, most companies will not sell a machine without a prescription.
Does Medicaid cover cpap therapy?
Yes. Medicare will typically cover 80% of the cost of the machine rental, as well as 80% of covered supplies(headgear, masks, filters etc). Medicare guidelines do not allow for the purchase of the machine. The remaining 20% is the responsibility of the patient or secondary insurance.
Can your cpap machine pressure be too high?
Yes. Excessively high pressures will cause the mask to leak and affect the CPAP's performance.
What is ramp on a CPAP machine?
Ramp is a comfort feature on a CPAP machine. The ramp function increases the pressure gradually until it reaches the prescribed pressure. Some CPAP users find this gradual increase to be more comfortable than starting with the higher pressure prescribed.
While using a cpap do you still snore?
It doesn't stop it, but it can limit the extent of snoring.A good CPAP machine will detect snoring and adjust the airflow to stop or limit the snores.
When using a cpap with oxygen is it normal for you oxygen level to be upon waking?
The oxygen levels achieved when using a CPAP machine will vary depending on your needs, the setting of the machine, and your normal breathing rates and body functions.
Is the air from a CPAP machine the same as oxygen?
A CPAP machine pulls the ambient air from the room, through a filter, and introduces it into the patients airway. It is basically assisting your normal breathing habit to improve quality outcomes. In other words it is the same oxygen you are breathing when you take the mask off. Having said that there are some instances in which a physician with prescribe oxygen therapy with a cpap machine. Then oxygen from either a tank or a generator is added to the ambient air via a shuttle/shunt connected to the tubing.
How do you connect cpap mask?
The CPAP mask is connected to the machine using special tubing also known as a hose. One end of the hose connects to an elbow or an adapter on the bottom of the mask. The other end of the hose connects to the CPAP machine output joint. It should fit snuggly, but not be difficult to attach. If it is, then you may not have the right size hosing or adapter for the mask/machine you are using and should contact your Respiratory Therapist, Physician, or CPAP supplier for help in trouble shooting this problem.
