RE: Eustachian tube problems with balance
(07-21-2012, 07:22 AM)neil-v1 Wrote: (07-17-2012, 04:43 PM)zonk Wrote: (07-17-2012, 03:05 PM)neil-v1 Wrote: No, I had no problems with being dizzy before they put my machine to 20.
According to AASM titration protocol if pressure threshold of 15 cm H2O is reached - switch to Bi-level
How do I switch to Bi-Level???
I believe Zonk was talking about a Bo-Level machine, a BiPAP. WE have CPAP, APAP (Auto), BiPAP (Bi-Level), VPAP (Variable), and it seems I am missing one, but I just woke up! If your sleep study shows a pressure threshold of 15 they should prescribe a bi-pap according to standard protocol.
As always, YMMV! You do not have to agree or disagree, I am not a professional so my mental meanderings are simply recollections of things from my own life.
PRS1 - Auto - A-Flex x2 - 12.50 - 20 - Humid x2 - Swift FX
RE: Eustachian tube problems with balance
(07-21-2012, 07:22 AM)neil-v1 Wrote: How do I switch to Bi-Level???
You would need to switch machines! Bilevel (BiPAP) machines are more expensive.
If you have pain and your doctor says all is normal, you need a new doctor.
Do you have insurance? If so, you can go to their website and find a list of doctors, ENT doctors, and sleep doctors who are in their network.
Do yourself a favor and find a new doctor!
Sleepster
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