I’ve been looking into CPAP machines for sleep apnea. They seem to help a lot with better sleep and breathing at night. But I learned that most need a prescription, which can be a hassle.
I found out some machines don’t require one, like this machine. Anyone tried something similar? How did it work for you?
Thank you
Hi Andrea to correctly use a CPAP machine and get the benefits it’s really best to be properly assessed by a sleep specialist with an overnight sleep test and then if you do need a CPAP machine, they will arrange to have it programmed with appropriate settings and monitor your progress. I don’t think using CPAP is a DIY project and I don’t imagine you would try random blood pressure medications because you thought you might have blood pressure. Similarly, sleep apnea is a serious condition with multiple health ramifications and to manage it correctly you really do need a proper assessment and appropriate management.
The machine you linked would be illegal in the USA. Not sure if that is being sold in a country like Great Britain that uses pounds for currency, or what their regulations may be. While there maybe reasons someone might want to make a purchase like that, such as being prescribed CPAP therapy in past, doing well with it and just needing a replacement unit, it would not be wise to diagnose yourself without medical evaluation and monitoring. Also, our bodies change over time and our therapy needs can change too. There are complexities to PAP therapy that are not always obvious, and require education and experience to properly treat, which is why I would not even trust my PCP to evaluate and manage for me. Definitely request medical evaluation if you suspect you have some type of sleep apnea.