Sleep apnea

Well, when I was tested, I was tested in Phoenix. However at that time, I was living up above Flagstaff, at the Grand Canyon. Now THAT is a big difference in elevation!

Also, most machines now do an "automatic" correct for elevation changes. Otherwise any OTR trucker using them would likely have a problem due to the constant change in locations and altitudes where they are using the machine.

 

Confirming what Big Don said.. all modern CPAP have automatic altitude adjustment.

If you have questions about sleep apnea or CPAP check.. awake.truckersforacause.com

Its a support group for truck drivers with sleep apnea.. run by drivers for drivers.

 

How do I "Demonstrate that Apnea is controlled"? THis is one of the things required of me to pass my Physical with PAM. I have no idea what it is. THanks

 

Did he have it when he started working for them? How do you know if you have it without spending over 3 Grand? Is it just snoring or what?

 

My husband is supposed to get a sleep study done. He got a 3 month physical card as well. IF he is told he needs a C-PAP machine, how will he be able to get a readout to get his 1 or 2 year physical card?
Insurance kicks in Dec 1st, sleep study & new physical need to be done by 12/20th. Can this be done?

 

That depends on the company. I know some have sleep centers close, send you, take the costs out of your check, and when you need the 30/60/90 day readout for the physical, you'll have it. You don't mention the company, so, unless he doesn't need the CPAP, you will run into a time problem. From what you say, it sounds like you are trying to wait on insurance to kick in so it will pay for the sleep study...check very closely. Deductibles and 80/20 mean you will probably pay most of it.

 

When has sleep apnea become apart of the DOT physical?
If my doc tries to pull a "you need to have a sleep apnea study done" stunt that will be the last time he will ever see me in his office again.