How do you prepare for a new season when using CPAP?
Experiencing your initial seasonal transition with CPAP? Consider yourself fortunate for discovering this blog prior to its arrival! When the temperature and humidity begin to change, your CPAP settings and equipment will need adjustments. We’re here to guide you through the big changes as we shift from warm summer nights to some cooler fall evenings.
Here’s 5 tips for making your CPAP seasonal transition easier:
1. Replace your supplies that need seasonal updates.
When your supplies are old, the therapy will become less and less effective. Because this happens slowly over time, most folks end up not noticing it. Instead, they will tighten their mask a little more, thinking they just need the seal a little closer.
Eventually this leads to over-tightening that can cause pain, marks, and the annoying “hot mask” feeling. The less comfortable your CPAP supplies are, the harder it is to stay compliant and get your CPAP benefits. You can avoid this by replacing your supplies with fresh ones every season, which lines up with most insurance-backed schedules.
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2. Have a machine that automatically adjusts to the new temperature and humidity.
Your pressure needs vary through the night, but so do your comfort needs. As the environment in your room changes with air, heat or the weather each night, you’ll need a CPAP machine that adjusts to your needs. New CPAP machines adjust breath-by-breath to give the most effective settings. We prefer ResMed’s AirSense 11, which offers:
- Humidification: 7 levels of humidity and an optional heated tube ensures you don’t dry out
- EPR: Expiratory Pressure Relief reduces pressure upon exhale, avoiding high pressure mask leaks
- AutoRamp: Starts your sleep therapy at a low pressure so you fall asleep more comfortably
- Humidification: 7 levels of humidity and an optional heated tube ensures you don’t dry out
- EPR: Expiratory Pressure Relief reduces pressure upon exhale, avoiding high pressure mask leaks
- AutoRamp: Starts your sleep therapy at a low pressure so you fall asleep more comfortably
Upgrade to the AirSense 11 today for just $399 down and 0% APR!
3. Avoid seasonal allergens and illnesses by keeping your supplies clean.
Bacteria and allergens can build up on your mask every night. Weak seals and CPAP illnesses are big barriers to compliance, and resulting sinus pressure can lead to headaches. That’s why keeping your mask and supplies clean can be the difference between intolerable and effective CPAP therapy. The Lumin CPAP cleaner will keep your supplies sanitary and fresh with:
- Simple and Quick: Lumin kills 99% of bacteria in a one-touch 5 minute cycle
- UV Technology: Specialized UV-C light source targets harmful bacteria, viruses, mold, and fungus
- Complete compatibility: No adapter needed
- Simple and Quick: Lumin kills 99% of bacteria in a one-touch 5 minute cycle
- UV Technology: Specialized UV-C light source is targeted to kill harmful bacteria, viruses, mold, and fungus
- Complete compatibility: Lumin fits all major mask types and humidifier chambers
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4. Subscribe and save to be prepared for next season before it comes around.
Replacing your CPAP mask regularly is an important part of your therapy. But remembering to do so ahead of time is a hassle! Fret not, for you can automate your recurring CPAP supplies so that you have the best possible CPAP experience, on time. Subscribing to a mask means you’ll receive it automatically, plus it will:
- Keep you healthier: Reduces germs, bacteria, and viruses on your CPAP
- Maximize the lifespan: No mask will be wasted and your therapy will be more effective
- Eliminate the hassle: Never worry about when you need to order a new mask
- Keep you healthier: Reduces germs, bacteria, and viruses on your CPAP
- Maximize the lifespan: No mask will be wasted and your therapy will be more effective
- Eliminate the hassle: Never worry about when you need to order a new mask
Save 15% on any mask you subscribe to!
5. Use a humidifier while you sleep for maximized comfort.
As the summer season transitions into fall, many CPAP users might experience changes in air quality and humidity that can affect their sleep therapy. A humidifier becomes a valuable addition to your CPAP setup during this time, helping to:
- Prevent dryness: Fall air tends to be drier, which can lead to nasal and throat irritation
- Reduce congestion: Moist air helps to keep nasal passages clear, reducing the likelihood of congestion
- Enhance comfort: A humidifier can soften the air, making it feel warmer, which is particularly soothing as the cooler fall weather sets in
- Prevent dryness: Fall air tends to be drier, which can lead to nasal and throat irritation
- Reduce congestion: Moist air helps to keep nasal passages clear, reducing the likelihood of congestion
- Enhance comfort: A humidifier can soften the air, making it feel warmer, which is particularly soothing as the cooler fall weather sets in
Get your humidifier to make a seamless transition from summer to fall!
