When I was diagnosed with sleep apnea, the doctor said my blood oxygen level was normal. Do I need a the CPAP?
He said my oxygen levels were normal and that he prescribed a CPAP. If my oxygen levels were normal, is there any point in using the CPAP?
The doctor told me that I had apartial airway collapses during the sleep study.
Tagged with: cpap • oxygen levels • sleep • sleep study
Filed under: Sleep Apnea Symptoms
Sleep apnea means you stop breathing when you are asleep. The CPAP machine forces you to continue breathing along with providing more oxygen. So the only reason to use the CPAP machine is so that you won’t stop breathing in you sleep. And die. DUH!
No you don’t need it for sure.
Dude! This is medical question. If you’re unsure, do some web research or see another doctor for a second opinion.
your oxygen level may be normal awake but not asleep if you have sleep apnea you need to wear it,I have sleep apnea and for the first 3 years I wore it when I wanted to and now my lungs are damaged Im on oxygen 24/7 I really ruined my life by not wearing my c-pap,Now I wear it with out fail even when I take a nap,It can cause lots of problems later in life if you dont wear it,heart high bloodpressure,lungs,just wear it it will save your life.