Do You Need A Doctor’s Prescription For A CPAP Machine?
Yes, your general practitioner or family doctor can prescribe an RX for sleep apnea and CPAP therapy for you. If you think you may have sleep apnea, your doctor may first ask some qualifying questions, known as the STOP-BANG questionnaire. These questions determine your risk factor for sleep apnea and cover common symptoms, such as:
- Loud snoring
- Excessive fatigue
- High blood pressure
- Observed pauses in breathing while asleep
Depending on your answers, your doctor may recommend an overnight sleep study to confirm your diagnosis. Home sleep apnea tests, like the blackstone disposable device offered in our Complete Care Package, are becoming more popular and are generally more cost-efficient than overnight lab tests. Call us today at 706-772-0263 to get a CPAP prescription online.