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APAP or BIPAP
How is it decided what machine I need?
At present I use a S9 Apap with the EPR set at 3 but I feel that a Bipap would be better for me.
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An APAP with EPR is almost Bipap.
The Sleep Centre would know from their readings if you would be better with another type of machine, if you had a home study you need to take it up with your GP and raise it with your Sleep Centre.
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