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<blockquote data-quote="_CY_" data-source="post: 2911129" data-attributes="member: 7629"><p>that's a yes and no question .. a DME normally would require a prescription before selling a new cpap machine to you. but there are other options like craigslist but you'd better have done your research before buying. like know which specific machine to purchase and how to verify actual hours on machine. the safest is a current model auto bipap with low hours (under say 200 hours) like .. Resmed Aircurve 10 Vauto (autoset bipap) </p><p></p><p>it's always best to purchase new masks/nasal/pillow/hose which doesn't require prescription.</p><p>but procedure to sanitize masks/hoses, etc. are to place in 195f hot water for about 10 min.</p><p></p><p>you really need a sleep study to determine how bad your apnea problems is .. they will determine proper titration settings for your new cpap machine. even if you go with an autoset machine, the doctor at sleep lab will determine min/max parameters, etc. they will also determine if you've got central sleep apnea which is when your body forgets to breathe vs obstructive sleep apnea where say soft tissue collapses blocking your airway.</p><p></p><p>it's really best to start with following what a sleep doctor recommends!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="_CY_, post: 2911129, member: 7629"] that's a yes and no question .. a DME normally would require a prescription before selling a new cpap machine to you. but there are other options like craigslist but you'd better have done your research before buying. like know which specific machine to purchase and how to verify actual hours on machine. the safest is a current model auto bipap with low hours (under say 200 hours) like .. Resmed Aircurve 10 Vauto (autoset bipap) it's always best to purchase new masks/nasal/pillow/hose which doesn't require prescription. but procedure to sanitize masks/hoses, etc. are to place in 195f hot water for about 10 min. you really need a sleep study to determine how bad your apnea problems is .. they will determine proper titration settings for your new cpap machine. even if you go with an autoset machine, the doctor at sleep lab will determine min/max parameters, etc. they will also determine if you've got central sleep apnea which is when your body forgets to breathe vs obstructive sleep apnea where say soft tissue collapses blocking your airway. it's really best to start with following what a sleep doctor recommends! [/QUOTE]
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