What questions do you have about CPAP machines, CPAP masks, or other CPAP issues?

June 17, 2010

This blog is new and I don’t have a lot of readers yet, but I do want to make sure I start addressing the questions my readers have. As you know, the blog is for existing CPAP users — I want to help people on CPAP therapy understand what kinds of things they should be [...]

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Respironics PR System One REMstar Plus

June 16, 2010

Pressure Range: 4 to 20 cm H2O Ramp Time: 0 to 45 minutes (5 minute increments) Dimensions: 7″ L x 5.5″ W x 4″ H Weight: 3 lbs Cost: $743 without optional humidifier; $978 with Humidifier Description: The Respironics PR System One REMstar Plus replaces the M Series machines, which have been discontinued. This new [...]

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CPAP Supplies Your Insurance Provider May Cover

June 13, 2010

Many Americans suffer from sleep apnea, a condition for which only an estimated 5% of people receive treatment. There are numerous therapies that can help, the most popular and effective being the use of a CPAP machine. Some people view the cost of treatment as a barrier to getting help. However, most CPAP supplies are [...]

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ResMed S8 AutoSet™ II CPAP Machine Review

June 9, 2010

Pressure Range: 4 to 20 cm H2O Ramp Time: 0 to 20 minutes (5 minute increments) Dimensions: 4.4” x 6.5” X 5.7” (112mm x 164mm x 145mm) Weight: 3 lbs Cost: $812 Description: This machine is the latest model from ResMed in the S8 series. Featuring Easy-Breathe technology, the ResMed expiratory pressure reduction system, it [...]

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The Seldom Used, But Effective CPAP Pillow Can Be A Welcome Addition To Your Sleep Therapy

June 6, 2010

Many people are affected by sleep apnea and use a CPAP machine to afford them optimal sleep results. CPAPs, or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machines deliver a pressurized flow of air to the recipients nasal passages, thus eliminating snoring and keeping the persons throat from relaxing and closing up while they sleep. The machines are [...]

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How to Care for Your CPAP Mask

June 3, 2010

After the machine itself, your mask is the single most important component of your CPAP equipment. The CPAP machine may be what mechanically keeps you breathing each and every night, but if your mask is not comfortable you won’t be using your machine because you won’t be able to get used to wearing the mask. [...]

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How Does A BiPAP Machine Work?

May 30, 2010

The BiPAP machine is the direct descendant of the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machine created in the 1980s. This machine was generally used for people who were diagnosed with having sleep apnea. It was and is a machine that helps people get more air into their lungs while they are sleeping. BiPAP stands for Bi [...]

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Tips for Fitting Your CPAP Mask

May 23, 2010

It is important for someone who has been diagnosed with sleep apnea to sleep with a CPAP machine every night. It is not hard to use and does not require any expertise. A CPAP unit, designed to provide you with relief from sleep apnea, has three pieces of equipment that are vital for proper operation. [...]

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Why CPAP Equipment is the Best Choice to Treat Sleep Apnea

May 19, 2010

A person experiencing sleep apnea often has to go through the turmoil of selecting the right treatment procedure and this process can be quite confusing as all the forms of treatments that are available are not equally effective and they might not yield the expected results. If you consider the usage of CPAP equipment, then [...]

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A CPAP Pillow – Comfort All Night

May 10, 2010

Someone with the tendency to spend the night sleeping on their side while using a CPAP machine may find that the face mask, although comfortable and cushioned, will not only dig down into the pillow and cause leaks but also cause sore and irritated facial areas around the cheeks. This can be prevented by using [...]

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