If you’re positive you have sleep apnea do you HAVE to get a sleep study done or can you just buy the machine?

Money is an issue and I dont have insurance. I’m also interested in anyone’s experiences in using manual vs. automatic machines. Thanks!

Sleep apnea – doctor recommends having part of the soft palate removed – has any one had this done? Results?

My husband went to the Ear Nose and Throat doctor to discuss options to improve his quality of sleep and lessen his snoring. The doctor wants to perform a tonsillectomy, re-set his deviated septum, and surgically trim his soft palate. We’ve got a second opinion scheduled for next week, but my husband is understandably nervous. [...]

Has anyone had a sleep apnea study done, do you know if they let you take something to help you sleep?

I have enough trouble sleeping away from home, i cant imagine doing all strapped to wires and stuff.

My husband had a sleep study done last night to determine if he has sleep apnea?

He did not like the idea about using a CPAP mask. Is this the ONLY treatment for sleep apnea? If it is, will he have to use it for the rest of his life? Any body that uses something different? Thank you