Doctors Answers (3)
Yes. Very important to be retested once a year. This will optimize your overall health to make sure that your pressures during sleep have not worsened.
Yes. You should undergo repeat assessment to assess your current status and CPAP needs. So much can change in 10 years, and these changes can have an impact on your sleep apnea or the CPAP pressure that is required for your treatment. There also have been significant advances in CPAP technology, so you do not have to use antiquated equipment. Check with your doctor or insurance provider to identify an accredited sleep center in your new region.
Yes, most insurances will have to have an updated sleep study to demonstrate that you still have sleep disordered breathing and then a new mask and machine with then be in order. CPAP machine usually have ashelf life of 3-4 year maximum. You should exchange your mask for a new one every six months.
