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rickford66

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9. Try a dental device.

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Original post)

Sat Apr 6, 2024, 07:17 PM

Apr 2024

I've used one since 1997. My late wife said my snoring and apnea stopped immediately. The devices I've used, pull the lower jaw forward, opening the throat more. My first couple were built by my dentist after a sleep study at a local hospital, but now they are readily available online very cheap.

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My CPAP is broken --- not eligible for replacement for two more years. [View all] 3Hotdogs Apr 2024 OP

I'm sorry XanaDUer2 Apr 2024 #1

That's terrible jpak Apr 2024 #2

They can be repaired. Contact the manufacturer. PuppyBismark Apr 2024 #3

Medicare will pay to have your machine fixed. Duncanpup Apr 2024 #4

During the 5 years, Medicare should cover repairs, which might include replacing the unit. Silent Type Apr 2024 #5

Yes. Lunabell Apr 2024 #6

Kicking for visibility 👀 Drum Apr 2024 #7

Call your insurance company agent and ask MOMFUDSKI Apr 2024 #8

It looks like the problem will be solved. I don't have an agent. 3Hotdogs Apr 2024 #13

Try a dental device. rickford66 Apr 2024 #9

There are two types of apnea, obstuctive and central. Many people have both caauses. Your device may work Wonder Why Apr 2024 #11

How would the CPAP help with central apnea ? rickford66 Apr 2024 #12

You can easily find it on the net. Here is one source: Wonder Why Apr 2024 #14

The poster doesn't say which type of apnea he has. rickford66 Apr 2024 #15

I'm not trying to talk anyone out of anything. Central Apnea can be verified by a sleep test but can't be treated by Wonder Why Apr 2024 #16

I did the over night sleep lab to get diagnosed. rickford66 Apr 2024 #18

Mine constantly pushes air into my lungs. Pressure is reduced when I exhale. Wonder Why Apr 2024 #17

I had UPPP surgery I_UndergroundPanther Apr 2024 #10