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An Overview of CPAP Supplies and Parts

CPAP Supplies and Parts

If you are newly diagnosed with sleep apnea, your doctor may have prescribed a treatment called a CPAP machine, which stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and exhibits a continuous air flow through your system to prevent sleep apnea episodes. If you are new to the CPAP then you may be feeling a little overwhelmed…

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…

Vacationing with CPAP – What You Need To Know

When you go on vacation, what do you pack? Seasonal clothes, travel documents, extra cash, and your CPAP machine. Yes, that wasn’t a mistake. If you suffer from sleep apnea, then taking your CPAP machine with you on vacation is important. After all, don’t you want to be as alert and fresh on your vacation…

Choosing the Right CPAP Mask

CPAP masks come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and prices. But with choice comes a dilemma: which mask is the right one for you? Here are some common questions and answers that may help: Q. How do I choose the right mask? A. Ultimately, it comes to research. Research as many different masks and…

Why Do I Need to Replace My CPAP Parts and Accessories?

Why Do I Need to Replace My CPAP Supplies? If you are using a CPAP machine for your sleep apnea therapy, then you are aware of the initial costs to purchase the machine and its accessories. But do you realize that you have to replace some of its parts on a regular basis? And why?…

What Supplies Do I Need For My CPAP?

After being diagnosed with sleep apnea, you need to start your treatment. That probably means getting a CPAP machine to help you sleep at night. But did you know that you need more than just the CPAP machine to treat your sleep apnea? You also need accessories that can offer convenience, comfort, and safety in…

CPAP 101

CPAP is a common type of therapy for those suffering from sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition where your airways frequently close while you try to sleep. This causes many short yet frequent interruptions while you sleep, affecting the quality of that sleep as well as the quality of your waking hours. CPAP stands…

Spring CPAP Tips

With spring just around the corner, this new season means less bulky clothing, more time outside, and for some people – spring allergies. If you use a CPAP machine to address your sleep apnea, then dealing with both sleep apnea and spring allergies may make you want to hibernate! However, there are ways you can reduce some…

Maintaining Your CPAP Machine

If you have a CPAP machine, then you know how important it is to your daily life. And just like your car, your furnace, and your dishwasher, your CPAP machine and its accessories also need regular maintenance to make sure they function as well as possible. It doesn’t take much – simply a little time…