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After waiting a couple months for the appointment, I went to an in-lab sleep study at a hospital and got the results back after two weeks. Now I have to wait a couple more months to speak with a sleep specialist (they are all that busy in my area with no sooner availability) presumably in the hopes of getting a *PAP Rx or discussing other treatment options. Once I get an Rx for the machine then I'm sure I will have to wait several more months to get one due to the supply shortage. I feel like the medical system has failed me as I suffer for months and months - with basically only one viable treament option (*PAP). While I applaud the effort, it seems like the real disruption would be in addressing the bottlenecks of machine production and Rx gatekeeping.


I'm sorry to hear that it's taking so long to get treatment! Through virtual consults and at-home testing along with CPAP alternatives, we're looking to help improve access.




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