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Is cpac mask safe to use?
I have gone thru with a sleep test in a clinic and they asked me to use cpac machine since m snorring during sleep and my oxygen get down to 81 several times during sleep. Should I start using cpac machine for better and healthy sleep
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Yes, definitely if sleep study has already been done and you are being diagnosed with OSA,use a CPAP mask accordingly fitting your face without any leakage,get the pressure settings adjusted or you can use an auto CPAP,plus if your sats are dropping,you may need oxygen support as well depending on ur situation.
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Depends upon your AHI value.
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consult a pulmonologist with report for further evaluation
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Yes you should take it
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes.you will definitely see the difference. Pl consult pulmonologist for suitable cpap.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
9 yrs exp
Begusarai
yes definitely..its CPAP..use mask according to your breathing pattern..there are nasal and full face masks both available
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