How often should a person with sleep apnea see his doctor?  About 6 years ago I was able to DRAG my husband to the dr to be checked.  I was even able to DRAG him in for the sleep study.  And since he's sleeping better, he hasn't complained about using the cpap machine and mask. He uses it religously!  But I haven't been able to get him in for a checkup.  
 
I want him to be checked AND he needs a new mask, tubing, etc..... But I can't get him to go see a dr again.  He SAYS he feels fine.  So I'm trying to order his stuff all online.  
 
Thank you,  
Dorothy Hughes
hughes_dorothy@hotmail.com

If apnea is the only problem .At least every two years depending on age. Calll doctor should really come from him.  Personally my wife demanded a checkup and yes i said all the same things that he is saying . I did what the she told me to do and I found out that i was in serious trouble and was only one step from death. " see what women are here for!" It has been doc after doc for a very long time now, do not let him get in my position. Call your doctor and ask them as to what they think [ considering age]


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Hi  Dorthy Hughes

I agree with dutch-ny after suffering from mini-strokes I found out that I was in serious trouble with my sleep apnea.  I had only been using my CPAP for little over a year.  Things can change so quickly.  It is alway good to make sure your CPAP machine is working well, and if you have a newer model have them take a print out as to see how well your husband is doing on his CPAP machine.   Gerri

Dorothy,

My sleep doc. insists on yearly follow-ups.  Something has always changed so I end up getting yearly sleep studies.  The follow-up visits are especially important if anything has changed such as his weight (up or down), any meds., life situations (work, moves, jobs, etc.)   It is also very important, as was mentioned, that his equipment get checked.  CPAPs start breaking down after about five years and most insurance companies will replace them every five years.  That will keep him on top of the technology, CPAP wise.

Vicki


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That which does not kill you makes you stronger-Friedrich Nietzsche
Friedrich must of had apnea.