CPAP machine!
It's been a month since I started using CPAP during sleeping. Initially, it was hard to get into sleep with the mask and hard to wear mask during sleeping. I sometimes took the mask off during sleeping. Now it is getting better.
SPO2 with CPAP
I continue to collect SPO2 data during sleeping, I still see SPO2 drop below 90% once or twice a night sometimes. It is not everyday, however, it is still happening. Before using CPAP machine, I tried a couple things to improve the symptom. Some of them are probably helping to improve, but I still saw SPO2 drops a few times a night.
On the other hand, I do not have any symptoms I had before. They are gone! Even without CPAP, it was really improved. However, I have been using CPAP machine for now.
Insurance coverage!
My insurance covers 90% of cost using CPAP. Originally, I was told that I had to buy the machine after a trial. However, it is still renting it. Based on the explanation, it will be rental base for a while and will switch to purchase it later. So, the due for using CPAP is not much! The initial cost is around USD $ 15 and monthly due is probably less than USD $10 for now.
However, I have to use it more than 4 hours a day and if it is less than 70% of total days, then the insurance company will stop covering it. During summer, I probably go camping a couple times where I could not use it due to no power source. Therefore, I have to use it as long as I stay home. Also, it might be hard to do some other experiment without CPAP for now. The CPAP machine keeps sending the data through a cellular network and doctors, insurance carrier will be able to check the usage daily !
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