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Any physician (MD or DO) could "prescribe a CPAP." However, it is appropriate to have a "sleep study" performed first. Then the results will be interpreted by a Pulmonologist that specializes in Sleep Therapy. Then that person would determine the appropriate course of therapy, cpap settings, machine type, etc.
It is best to see your primary care physician first and have him refer you for sleep study and go from there.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoCPAP therapy is used for patients with respiratory or breathing problems. Typically patients with apneas, most commonly sleep apnea.
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∙ 8y agoFirst, you would have to do a sleep study to establish that there is a need. Once that is done, they will likely prescribe one if you medically qualify.
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