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by LISA DAVIES, LIS

It might seem surprising to some that it's virtually impossible to get CPAP machines without a prescription as a motorized oxygen mask doesn't qualify to most as being on the same plane as actual medication, but it really is. If you're searching for a way to find and use any model of CPAP machines without a prescription there are some things you should consider first before going ahead with such a plan.

The first thing to think about is that it's true that you can purchase just about anything and everything online these days, and that includes items that by law shouldn't be sold or that legally require certain paperwork for you to purchase, such as prescription medications. Legally you must have a prescription from a doctor in order to purchase a CPAP machine but of course if you type " CPAP machines without a prescription" into your internet search engine you're going to get a wealth of options.

Any site that sells you a machine without a prescription is doing so illegally, and of course if you purchase such a machine without a prescription you are also doing something illegal.

The next thing that many people wonder about is why you can't get CPAP machines without a prescription. They're just oxygen, right? The reason for this is your own protection. CPAP machines are not usually dangerous but keep in mind that their function is to push air into your lungs on a continuous basis. Machines have certain pressure settings that need to be adjusted to your own particular needs, just as medications are taken in certain doses that are adjusted to each person individually.

Using CPAP machines without a prescription or further instruction from your doctor is like buying any prescription medication and just taking it blindly without any thought as to how much you need, how much is too much and therefore dangerous, and so on. The wrong pressure on your machine means you could damage your lungs and not enough pressure means the machine is ineffective.

So before you go ahead with your plans of shopping around for CPAP machines without a prescription, remember that a prescription is always issued for your protection. If you have any condition that warrants the use of a CPAP machine you should be under a doctor's care and supervision anyway, so make an appointment and get your condition taken care of properly!

A Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, or CPAP machine, is something that is typically used by those who have problems breathing especially at night. This means those with sleep apnea, the temporary cessation of breathing caused by tissue around the mouth and neck collapsing in the mouth's airway, cutting off the oxygen during sleep. Also, those with multiple sclerosis, ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease, severe asthma, or any other condition that impairs their lung function and breathing at night may be prescribed the use of a CPAP machine. What is this device and how does it work?

The term Continuous Positive Airway Pressure gives the first clue as to what a CPAP machine is and how it works. Using a slight amount of pressure this machine forces or delivers a positive flow of oxygen to a person's nose and mouth throughout the night. While the word "pressure" might seem a bit frightening, the pressure is adjusted for each patient's individual physical needs and is typically only enough to push the oxygen into his or her system; there's no need to think that this is going to over-inflate your lungs or cause damage in any way. A CPAP machine operates by having a mask that resembles the oxygen masks you see in hospitals and doctor's offices connected by tubes to the body of the machine. A patient slips this mask over his or her nose and mouth and this allows them to continue breathing throughout the night.

Some are a bit put off or hesitant to use the CPAP machine when it is first recommended to them because of how bulky the mask looks. In truth, it might be a bit uncomfortable at first but many who use this machine report being very accustomed to it after only a few nights, and the relief they get from the use of the CPAP machine far outweighs the slight discomfort they feel.

It's important to realize that you should not use a CPAP machine unless you've been advised to do so by your doctor. There are many places online that sell these machines without needing a doctor's note or prescription, but using an incorrect setting for its pressure can irritate your lungs at night. You also don't want to rely on a CPAP machine if instead you should be concentrating on treating a certain medical condition or on losing weight or whatever else may be causing your breathing problems.

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