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jtfrogger · 09-17-2014, 08:15 PM

I have a CPAP and love it. I feel much more alert and less irritable with less sleep. And work health insurance paid for all or most of it. If I had to pay it all, I would still do it in a heartbeat. And that is not even factoring the long term health benefit.

I did have to switch up the masks and now use a full face mask. The respiratory people I dealt with at RANA were great. If I had tried to go on the cheap and bought it without the proper consulting, I probably would not have landed on a mask or the various settings that was right for me.

I had a dental device for a little while, but it only lasted a few months. What sucks it is was about as expensive as a CPAP, was quite uncomfortable, and wasn't covered by insurance.

When you travel, it is a free extra carry-on. It is a bit inconvenient for travel, but not that bad. When travelling to Europe, I leave it behind but use Breath-Right strips to improve my breathing. It isn't as good, but reasonable for a couple weeks.

09-17-2014, 08:15 PM	#21
jtfrogger Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	I have a CPAP and love it. I feel much more alert and less irritable with less sleep. And work health insurance paid for all or most of it. If I had to pay it all, I would still do it in a heartbeat. And that is not even factoring the long term health benefit. I did have to switch up the masks and now use a full face mask. The respiratory people I dealt with at RANA were great. If I had tried to go on the cheap and bought it without the proper consulting, I probably would not have landed on a mask or the various settings that was right for me. I had a dental device for a little while, but it only lasted a few months. What sucks it is was about as expensive as a CPAP, was quite uncomfortable, and wasn't covered by insurance. When you travel, it is a free extra carry-on. It is a bit inconvenient for travel, but not that bad. When travelling to Europe, I leave it behind but use Breath-Right strips to improve my breathing. It isn't as good, but reasonable for a couple weeks.