# Switching from CPAP to MAD?

**URL:** <https://community.sleepfoundation.org/t/switching-from-cpap-to-mad/3837>\
**Category:** Sleep Apnea & CPAP\
**Created:** [July 19, 2026, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.sleepfoundation.org/t/switching-from-cpap-to-mad/3837 "2026-07-19T22:34:29Z")\
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**Author:** ![David123](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce73a5/32.png) [@David123](https://community.sleepfoundation.org/u/David123)\
**Post date:** [July 19, 2026, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.sleepfoundation.org/t/switching-from-cpap-to-mad/3837/1 "2026-07-19T22:34:29Z")

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Hello! I’m 82 and my CPAP is no longer working for me for many reasons. I have an appmt with a sleep MD to discuss getting a MAD in August. When I told the appmt person that I wanted to explore the idea of a MAD, he said that due to my age, weight, and absence of tissue, I was likely not a good candidate. Nothing I have read mentioned any of these limitations. I want to have my arguments ready, so can you help me understand why age, weight and absence of tissue are issues when using a MAD?

Thank you, David