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Bi-pap machine

Hi,
New to MG.
My MG has attacked my breathing the most and I talked to the doctor about it, and she mentioned that maybe a Bi-Pap machine may help.
Anyone have any advice or tips and feel that it has helped ?
Any brand that has been found to work better or any brands that are not worth buying ?

  1. I had to use a Bi-pap machine while in the hospital with MG. It helps a lot with breathing. After IVIG treatments, my breathing improved and I no longer needed it. At this point I still breath ok on my own. If you need it at home, you should see if you can rent it because you may not need it in the future. Be careful, your breathing problems may land you into the hospital ER. Don't hesitate if you are very short of breath.

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