My wife says I snore a lot and I feel tired during the day, so I suspect I might have sleep apnea. I really don't want to go through a full sleep study. Can you get a CPAP machine without first doing a sleep study?
8 months ago
No beta, you should not buy a CPAP directly. A proper sleep study is needed to find the exact pressure settings your lungs need, otherwise it can cause breathing discomfort.
8 months ago
Getting the right diagnosis is important for a peaceful sleep. It is always better to go through the proper tests rather than rushing. Take care of yourself.
9 months ago
My father wanted to buy a CPAP directly to stop his snoring, but our family doctor strictly advised against it. We did the overnight sleep study, and only then the doctor prescribed the exact pressure levels.
6 months ago
No, a sleep study is legally and medically required to get a CPAP prescription.
5 months ago
I was also trying to skip the sleep study because it sounded so scary with all those wires, but I realized using a CPAP with the wrong settings can be really risky for the heart. Please do the test first!
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4 months ago
It is not advisable to self-prescribe such machines. Please undergo the sleep test as recommended by doctors, and try doing gentle Bhastrika pranayama in the mornings.
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