Monthly Archives: April 2018

Getting the Most Out of Your CPAP Supplies

Now that you have your CPAP machine, your line of defence is to use your machine every day. Better sleeps mean better health. But there’s more to CPAP life than merely using your machine. By understanding what your CPAP supplies have to offer, you can take advantage of the opportunities for comfort. Consider some of…

Cleaning Tips For Your CPAP Mask

Take a look at your CPAP mask. You wear it every day, but have you ever thought about what it is made of? Generally, your mask cushion is made of silicon, which is a gentle material that usually does not irritate your skin. But that softer material also means that it has a shorter lifespan….

Integrating CPAP Into Your Nightly Routine

Do you have sleep apnea? Then you know how important it is to get a good night’s sleep. Sure, it is one thing to get a CPAP machine – it keeps your airways open when you sleep – but there is another significant factor involved in your treatment: how to integrate your CPAP therapy into…

To Humidify or Not to Humidify?

If you use a CPAP machine, take this quick quiz – do any of these sound familiar? My CPAP machine: Makes me sneeze. Gives me a dry mouth. Makes my nasal passages burn. Gives me either a stuffy or runny nose. Has an empty water chamber well before I wake up. If you have answered…

All About CPAP Hoses

About CPAP Hoses There are several components that comprise a basic CPAP machine, and one of those is the tubing, or hose. The hose is the piece that connects the machine to the mask to deliver the pressurized air that treats your sleep apnea. The proper hose will deliver the correct amount of pressure that…