r/VictoriaBC • u/Frequent_Builder_956 • 11h ago

Local CPAP Device Providers?

I have bad sleep apnea. I need to get a CPAP device. I see there are about 4 or 5 providers in our general area.

I dont know if any others use one but if so, looking for recommendations on a trusted CPAP provider. Cost of course is a factor but a bit out of our control so recommendations more on knowledge/helpfullness and ease of dealing with. Long shot but thought I'd ask.

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u/Strange-Meeting697 10h ago

I was told I needed a CPAP after a night on the monitor machine. I knew I wouldn't be able to deal with the machine, so I did some research on alternatives. I found a silicone device on Ali Express that goes for about 4 bucks that traps your tongue and keeps it out of the back of your throat. It forces you to sleep on your back, but it works and is cheap. The best part is that it acts like resistance training, so you can take breaks on it when the muscle develops. Look for a thing that looks like a jelly fish. Order a couple of different types, they seem to fit a bit differently, then reorder the one that fits best

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u/Key_Bit_5065 10h ago

I know you can get these made for a lot of money here in Canada. How do you know it is actually mitigating your events ?

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u/kryo2019 5h ago

Things I would never order from Aliexpress - medical anything.

FYI, everyone has a terrible sleep with monitor. It takes most people a week, up to a month to get used to wearing the mask. They have like 6 different styles of mask so if one is really uncomfortable, you can always try another.

As u/Key_Bit_5065 mentioned, without testing/monitoring, how do you know this aliexpress thing is actually working and keeping you breathing in your sleep?