Originally meant as a temporary solution before throat surgery, CPAP has come a long way in its 40+ years of development. In 1980, Dr. Colin Sullivan tried experimental treatment methods for sleep apnea. The recommendation at the time was a procedure that involved placing a tube into a person’s windpipe. He presented the idea of positive airway pressure to hold the airways open during sleep as an alternative.

Dr. Sullivan had first tested the idea on dogs and then tested it on people by using a modified vacuum to make the first breathing machine. They awoke the next morning more rested then they had felt in years!

Since then, breathing machines have come a long way. We’ve compiled some of the biggest milestones of CPAP development below:

1980’s: CPAP becomes available

Even with the first breathing machine’s success, it took some time for CPAP to replace surgery as a treatment for sleep apnea. By 1985, the first CPAPs became available.

Nowadays, CPAPs are much more than a vacuum hooked to a tube, and can give you personalized treatment. The newest auto CPAPs adjust your pressure to suit your needs on a breath-by-breath basis. With an auto CPAP you will…

Never have to worry about setting your pressure
Increase the comfort and effectiveness of your sleep therapy
Save money by cutting down on your sleep testing

Never have to worry about setting your pressure
Increase the comfort and effectiveness of your sleep therapy
Save money by cutting down on your sleep testing

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1990-2000’s: Auto-titration is invented

CPAP technology moved from simple breathing machines to more user friendly models. With CPAP rising as a treatment method for sleep apnea into the 21st century, sleep therapy evolved to auto-titrating machines. They are the best and most comfortable option for treating your sleep apnea through the night. Take the AirSense 11 Autoset, which comes with new features:

EPR: Expiratory Pressure Relief reduces the pressure when you exhale
AutoRamp: Starts your sleep therapy at a low pressure to ensure you fall asleep more comfortably
Humidification: Regulates humidity and temperature to match your needs and environment

EPR: Expiratory Pressure Relief reduces the pressure when you exhale
AutoRamp: Starts your sleep therapy at a low pressure to ensure you fall asleep more comfortably
Humidification: Regulates humidity and temperature to match your needs and environment

Upgrade to the AirSense 11 today for just $399 down and 0% APR!

2010’s: CPAP cleaners become accessible

To get a healthy sleep with CPAP, daily cleaning is a must. 30 years after the invention of CPAP, a more convenient way to sanitize CPAP became necessary. Early CPAP cleaners were effective, but incredibly bulky and expensive. In just a decade, CPAP cleaning technology has innovated rapidly. No longer bulky and expensive, the Lumin CPAP cleaner features:

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

Save $70 when you buy the Lumin today!

Today: Variety of mask choices expand

Heavy nasal masks used to be the only option, which caused sores and leaked easily. But masks have come a long way, and there are now a variety of mask types to fit each person’s needs. Lighter masks that form high-quality seals are all the rage. The lightweight AirFit N30 provides a strong seal without a hard frame. The N30 boasts:

QuietAir™ technology: Diffused venting breaks up exhaled air so it’s spread out lightly
QuickFit™ elastic headgear: Slip it on and off like a pair of swim goggles to fit right out of the package
Single side-clip and split bands: Added adjustability, allowing you to loosen or tighten the headgear

QuietAir™ technology: Diffused venting breaks up exhaled air so it’s spread out lightly
QuickFit™ elastic headgear: Slip it on and off like a pair of swim goggles to fit right out of the package
Single side-clip and split bands: Added adjustability, allowing you to loosen or tighten the headgear

Save $20 when you buy the AirFit N30 today!