BiPap, Trilogy Machines and COPD

Posted on August 23, 2018

"I started using a BiPap machine to sleep with. I find it great until I wake up and remove it. Then I spend several hours overcoming shortness of breath. Anyone else experiences this too? - member of MyCOPDTeam

On MyCOPDTeam, the social network and online support group for those living with COPD, members talk about a range of personal experiences and struggles. BiPap and Trilogy machines are one of the top topics most discussed.

Here are some question-and-answer threads about BiPap and Trilogy machines:

Anyone using Trilogy?

Does anyone use a Trilogy or BiPap machine at night?

My question is what is the real difference between a BiPap machine and a Trilogy machine?

Here are some conversations about BiPap and Trilogy machines:

I use a Trilogy machine at night and I have to take some time to re-adjust to breathing without it in the morning.

Does anyone use a Trilogy machine and do you think that it helps?

I'd like to know the pros and cons of the Trilogy machine.

Can you relate?

Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to MyCOPDTeam today and start the conversation. You'll be surprised just how many others may share similar stories.

Feel free to ask a question here.

A MyCOPDTeam Member

A person goes on BiPap because they are retaining Co2. After 27 years of this disease I became a retainer but have never had sleep apnea.

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