Asegurarse de que dispone de la máquina de CPAP adecuada es esencial para el cumplimiento del tratamiento y la calidad general del sueño. Con más de 22 millones de personas que necesitan un dispositivo de CPAP, hay muchas opciones disponibles en función de las preferencias personales y la comodidad. Para tomar la decisión correcta para usted, es útil saber ... Seguir leyendo "
Contact pressure sores are usually associated with those who are bed-ridden, but this painful condition can also happen after using a CPAP mask. Not only is it highly uncomfortable, it can also interfere with your sleep apnea treatment. Today, Advanced Sleep Medicine Services is going to offer three common reasons why contact pressure sores happen—and … Seguir leyendo "
Why do I need a prescription for CPAP? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US classifies CPAP devices as Class II medical devices with possible risks. Therefore, their sale requires a medical prescription. While the process for obtaining a prescription (not to mention insurance approval) for CPAP and supplies can be burdensome, working … Seguir leyendo "
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre la compra y el alquiler de un dispositivo? Tanto si está a punto de utilizar su primera máquina de CPAP como si es un usuario experimentado a punto de adquirir el último modelo de CPAP (¿ha visto las nuevas máquinas con módem inalámbrico?), es importante que conozca estas opciones. ¿Quién determina si pago por mi ... Seguir leyendo "
Our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Said Mostafavi, suggest that CPAP users suffering from nasal congestion consider that allergies may not be the cause. In addition to seasonal allergies, changes in climate or a common cold can cause difficulty breathing at night with CPAP. A less know cause of nasal congestion will affect some CPAP users 6 to … Seguir leyendo "
We’re asked this question on a daily basis. Usually, it’s one of the following reasons: 1. You’re a CPAP user and would like a new machine. If your CPAP machine is more than a few years old, you may be interested in a new machine. Most insurances will cover a new CPAP every 3 to … Seguir leyendo "
Have you ever woken up to water in your mask? Ever noticed a lot of condensation in your tubing? Has water in your hose ever stopped you from using your CPAP? This is known as CPAP rainout. What is rainout? And why does it happen? What’s the big deal with moisture in the air? The … Seguir leyendo "
What is a CPAP Water Chamber? The water chamber is the removable container that holds the water in your humidifier (see the clear plastic tub on the left below). Using a humidifier can make a positive difference to your therapy comfort and experience. By warming and moistening the air you’re breathing, it helps prevent you having … Seguir leyendo "
Most CPAP machines now include a fully-integrated (top image is the newest ResMed CPAP with a built-in humidifier) or easily-attached humidifier (second image is an earlier device with a detachable humidifier with the water chamber removed). In this post we’ll explain the benefits of humidification and tips for making your CPAP therapy as comfortable and effective … Seguir leyendo "
CPAP shouldn’t slow you down when you travel. It’s crucial to use CPAP every night, even when you’re away from home. In the second post in our series about the top challenges of travelling with CPAP, we cover what to pack (you can check out our first post here: Getting through airport security with a CPAP). … Seguir leyendo "
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