“Sleep suffocation” is how ResMed’s CEO Mick Farrell describes the experience of waking up gasping for air caused by untreated sleep apnea. Your CPAP therapy is specifically designed to prevent this, ensuring that your airway remains open, so you can avoid those terrifying moments and enjoy peaceful, uninterrupted sleep.
Prevent “sleep suffocation” by staying on top of your CPAP therapy with our tips.
How To Stay on Top of Your CPAP Therapy
1. Make sure your CPAP supplies are up-to-date.
Ensuring the timely replacement of CPAP supplies is vital to uphold the machine’s efficacy and the user’s comfort, as these components naturally degrade over time. Keep your CPAP in top shape for the best results managing anxiety.
The recommended replacement schedule is as follows:
- Every 5 years: CPAP/BiPAP machines
- Every 6 months: Headgear, water chambers, and non-disposable filters
- 3 months or less: Tubing, masks without headgear, cushions, nasal pillows, and disposable filters
- Every 5 years: CPAP/BiPAP machines
- Every 6 months: Headgear, water chambers, and non-disposable filters
- 3 months or less: Tubing, masks without headgear, cushions, nasal pillows, and disposable filters
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2. Use a CPAP with advanced comfort settings.
New CPAP technology helps individuals adapt and adhere to their CPAP treatment with greater ease and convenience by offering features that enhance user comfort and provide real-time data monitoring. ResMed’s latest CPAP on the market is the AirSense 11, complete with:
- Auto-titration: Adjusts your pressure as you sleep on a breath-by-breath basis
- Whisper quiet: CPAP users and their bed partners can both sleep peacefully
- Advanced comfort features: Humidifier and heated tube ensure you don’t dry out
- Auto-titration: Adjusts your pressure as you sleep on a breath-by-breath basis
- Whisper quiet: CPAP users and their bed partners can both sleep peacefully
- Advanced comfort features: Humidifier and heated tube ensure you don’t dry out
Get your new AirSense 11 today for just $399 down! Invest in your mental health and quality of sleep by using the smartest CPAP in the world:
3. Ensure your CPAP mask fits properly.
This is a no-brainer—you want to have a restful sleep to maintain your mental well-being, so you will need a CPAP mask that’s comfortable to sleep in. Masks aren’t a one-size-fits-all, as each CPAP user has a different facial structure and concerns.
This is why there is such a wide selection of masks, but how do you know where to start? We help narrow down the best option for our customers in the Easy Breathe CPAP Mask Finder Quiz. This user-friendly tool will guide you to the perfect mask by asking a few simple questions about your CPAP therapy preferences and needs for your CPAP mask.
Take our Mask Finder Quiz today to get a personalized recommendation! It’s a quick and convenient way to narrow down your options, and it takes just a minute to complete:
4. Regularly clean your CPAP equipment.
Maintenance of your CPAP machine is essential to ensure its effectiveness and hygiene. Neglecting this upkeep can lead to the buildup of bacteria, mold, and other contaminants, potentially compromising your health and the machine’s performance. You can avoid these issues with daily cleanings, made easy with the Lumin CPAP cleaner, which features:
- Simple and quick process: 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 process: 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! Keep your CPAP supplies in top shape so that you can sleep soundly and safely:
5. Consult a CPAP expert about your concerns.
If you feel like you’re not getting the full benefits of your sleep therapy, one of our CPAP experts would be happy to find solutions for your specific concerns. We understand CPAP is an experience tailored to the individual, as every CPAP user has different needs, medical considerations, and lifestyles.
You can call 866-564-2252 for a one-on-one session with a knowledgeable professional who can address your unique situation. During a brief consultation with a CPAP expert, you can discuss your individual CPAP mask needs, get a free insurance check on a new CPAP or supplies, and more! We will find you the right CPAP machine and mask for you.
