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SheltieLover

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10. I hope you find the right mask for him!

Reply to Lulu KC (Reply #6)

Tue Dec 17, 2024, 07:00 PM

Dec 2024

Untreated apnea not only causes strokes & heart attaxks, but non alcohol fatty liver disease, type 2 diabetes, high cholestetol, especially extremely hibh triglicerides, osteopenia, osteoporosis, high blood pressure & who knows what else.

Pls tell him not to give up on the mask issue. Find one that fits correctly & stays on.

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Anyone have a functional, credible CPAP provider that accepts Medicare? [View all] SheltieLover Dec 2024 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 2024 #1

Pretty sure that was Phillips. SheltieLover Dec 2024 #2

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

I believe they are out of the cpap biz SheltieLover Dec 2024 #8

I think the med establishment is pushing for the device called Inspire and backing out of CPAPs in2herbs Dec 2024 #4

Totally anecdotal Lulu KC Dec 2024 #5

Ty SheltieLover Dec 2024 #9

Yes, it is n/t Lulu KC Dec 2024 #13

What health issues? Caused by CPAP? RandomNumbers Dec 2024 #19

I'm guessing they're rated low because they're hard to make work right Lulu KC Dec 2024 #6

I hope you find the right mask for him! SheltieLover Dec 2024 #10

Thanks! Lulu KC Dec 2024 #12

Excellent! SheltieLover Dec 2024 #14

I like the looks of the preg pillow, but if he is a side sleeper SheltieLover Dec 2024 #15

Hmm Lulu KC Dec 2024 #16

Take a look at all the pix on Amazon of preg pillows SheltieLover Dec 2024 #17

seconding the little nasal pillow mask. Good luck to all! PS Flonase is not meant to be long term. mahina Jan 2025 #20

CPAP Wifes husband Dec 2024 #7

Ty! SheltieLover Dec 2024 #11

CPAP Wifes husband Dec 2024 #18