When I was diagnosed with sleep apnea, the doctor said my blood oxygen level was normal. Do I need a the CPAP?!
Question: 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.?Health Question & Answer
Answers:
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!Health Question & Answer
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.Health Question & Answer
Dude! This is medical question. If you're unsure, do some web research or see another doctor for a second opinion.Health Question & Answer
No you don't need it for sure.Health Question & Answer