Bi-Pap

[2malinka]

I have severe COPD and am a CO2 retainer and after a sleep study test was prescribed a Bi-Pap machine. I also am on 1/2 litre of oxygen for min 15 hours daily. Well, have been using it for over 9 nights and yet am still awake for most of the night. Wondered if anybody had experienced anything similar?

Regards

Malinka

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Good Morning, I can't give you any advise - I'm sorry - but I wonder if the helpline could give you some advise. You can call the helpline on 03000 030 555 Lines are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. Good luck, lots of love TAD xx

[imelda16]

I was told I am co2 retainer but don't really understand what that means but they put me on 02 with the mask and it has helped me sleep a lot better. They did suggest a bi-pap machine but said it takes time to adjust to wearing it. I have IPF and Asthma. I was only sleeping for a couple of hours coughing as well but I get a good few hours sleep now. Hope you get sorted Malinka some other replies may help. Good luck IMELDA

[rubyred777]

You are wearing oxygen and bi-pap

same time? My son is supposed to wear bi- pap. He won't wear it. Hes always falling asleep during the day.I guess it's a real pain to wear. Good luck with that.

Rubyxx😊😊

[2malinka]

Fortunately, there is a tube fitted onto the bi-pap so it is just the nasal covering without having prongs up my nostrils. I am going to the hospital for a review of Nippy so maybe they can give me more advice. You can have either a nasal or the facial. It might be worth asking advice from the hospital that supplied your son's machine?

Good luck

Malinka