BiPAP vs. CPAP
One of the most confusing parts about sleep apnea is knowing all the different types of products and how they differ from each other. In particular, one of the biggest challenges is understanding the difference between a BiPAP and a CPAP machine. The AirSense 11 is ResMed’s latest release in CPAP technology, and the AirCurve 11 is ResMed’s most recent BiPAP model.
To help discover which machine is best for you, we’ll be going over the biggest differences between these two types of devices and the treatment they give!
What’s the difference between a AirSense 11 and a AirCurve 11?
The AirCurve 11 is a BiPAP
First, BiPAP stands for Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure, and it is a relatively common device used to treat sleep apnea. Both BiPAPs and CPAPs treat sleep apnea with Positive Airway Pressure. BiPAPs are more advanced in how they provide it, so that they can treat more severe forms of sleep apnea, including central and complex sleep apnea. With central or complex sleep apnea, your breathing is affected by how your brain regulates breathing during sleep. BiPAPs deliver two different pressure levels – one for inhaling and one for exhaling – throughout the night to help control your breathing. BiPAPs can also reach higher pressures than CPAPs for severe cases of obstructive sleep apnea, where your throat isn’t open enough while sleeping.
The AirSense 11 is a CPAP
CPAPs are best at treating less severe sleep apnea, usually obstructive sleep apnea (the most common version of sleep apnea). For those with less severe or non-complex sleep apnea, CPAPs will suffice by delivering one constant pressure through the night. This lets you regulate your own breathing but makes sure your airways aren’t collapsing in on themselves, as is common with untreated obstructive sleep apnea. Auto CPAPs, like the AirSense 11, even regulate this constant pressure up and down to be the minimum you need at any time of the night. All of this might sound uncomfortable to use, however, both modern BiPAPs and modern Auto CPAPs have a variety of comfort and control features to address your personal sleep apnea. Some folks with moderate sleep apnea even choose a BiPAP as a luxury CPAP option, since a BiPAP can handle almost every type of sleep apnea!
What do you need to consider with AirSense 11 vs. AirCurve 11?
1. Make sure you have a prescription handy.
No matter the circumstance, you’ll need a prescription to get a new machine. What machine you need is made clear with your sleep study and prescription.
Instead of booking an appointment and waiting days or weeks, we have an easier and quicker alternative. Our CPAP Prescription Renewal Program, or CPAPRx, allows you to renew your CPAP prescription…
- Without having to wait for a doctor’s appointment or take another sleep study
- From the comfort of your own home
- In as little as one business day!
- Without having to wait for a doctor’s appointment or take another sleep study
- From the comfort of your own home
- In as little as one business day!
Upgrade today and get a FREE CPAP prescription renewal ($99 value) without a trip to the doctor.
Click below to add the machine and CPAP Prescription renewal to your cart with code CPAPRXSAVE applied.
2. Check if your insurance will cover the costs.
When you’re new to sleep apnea treatment, a machine and supplies can be overwhelming to acquire, but insurance schedules help that process. It’s important to replace your supplies regularly to keep effective therapy the whole night through.
Full face cushions are recommended for replacement every month, and nasal options (both cushion and pillows) require changing every 2 weeks. Luckily, this is also the same schedule that most insurance providers are willing to cover replacement supplies. Using insurance for your CPAP supplies is convenient not just because it saves you money, but also because it helps you adhere to a replacement schedule.
Your CPAP machine and supplies could be yours for $0! Allow us to check with your insurance provider for you to find out what is covered (for free!). Click below to get started:
3. Why the most advanced CPAP?
Now is the perfect time to upgrade your CPAP! At Easy Breathe, we believe that you should get the best night’s sleep as easily and conveniently as possible. That’s why we’re recommending ResMed’s AirSense 11 with our best deal.
The AirSense 11 features:
- Auto-titration: Smart algorithm automatically adjusts your pressure
- Advanced comfort features: 7 levels of humidity and an optional heated tube ensures you don’t dry out
- EPR: Expiratory Pressure Relief reduces the pressure when you exhale, avoiding high pressure mask leaks
- Auto-titration: Smart algorithm automatically adjusts your pressure
- Advanced comfort features: 7 levels of humidity and an optional heated tube ensures you don’t dry out
- EPR: Expiratory Pressure Relief reduces the pressure when you exhale, avoiding high pressure mask leaks
Upgrade to the AirSense 11 today for just $399 down and 0% APR!
Just authorize your payment info via the link sent to your email after ordering.
4. Why the most advanced BiPAP?
The AirCurve 11 is perfect for BiPAP users. It operates at a wide pressure range of 3-25 cm H2O to ensure that you get the perfect pressure level at all times. ResMed’s AirCurve 11 VAuto has a number of luxury features, including:
- Pressure Support: Keeps a consistent difference between inhalation and exhalation pressures
- Auto EPAP: Dynamically adjusts pressures, ensuring only necessary pressure is delivered for optimal therapy
- Cycle Sensitivity & TiControls: Adjustable settings synchronize therapy to individual breathing patterns
- Pressure Support: Keeps a consistent difference between inhalation and exhalation pressures
- Auto EPAP: Dynamically adjusts pressures, ensuring only necessary pressure is delivered for optimal therapy
- Cycle Sensitivity & TiControls: Adjustable settings synchronize therapy to individual breathing patterns
Upgrade to the AirCurve 11 today for just $399 down and 0% APR!
Just authorize your payment info via the link sent to your email after ordering.
Still Have Questions About the AirSense 11 and the AirCurve 11?
If you still have questions or would like more information, just give us a call at (866) 564-2252 or visit easybreathe.com to chat in, and one of our representatives would be more than happy to help!
