Cpap compliance, how many days of records to renew physical?

Most dot physical doctors want 90 days of compliance, however I believe its based upon how many days your CPAP records. I almost got denied my last medical card for not being compliant. He said he'll deny me next time if Im not using it.

 

I usually take 30 days,

 

Recomended is 75% compliance (4+ hours a night) over 30 days, so 21 days straight.
Should you get a job, you will likely get a 30-90 day card. Get compliant with company policy for the 1 year card.
Apnea is currently not required, so there is even a chance you will go to a dot dr that will not ask.

 

I couldn't imagine sleeping without mine.

 

90 days?

Crap I had one pa demanding a years worth of data.

 

I think it's 30 days also. It's 30 days usual when you first get a cpap for the first time. It's really up to the doctor mine said I could send him more during the year and have them put in my file. He would like to see more he said.

 

Yes, 30 days. A note, if you have lost a lot of weight, get retested...you may not need one...

 

AMEN! I just got a new machine a week ago tomorrow. I've been on them since 2001 or so. Counting the defective one that I got back at the beginning, this is number four. I can't even get a nap without mine.

 

Hate mine. Had it for over 2 years and sleep worse with than without. Dropped a good bit of weight and probably don't need it anymore, but I have to pay for retest and I'm a cheapskate.

It also doesn't help having kids that think it's funny to fart in the air intake.