If you are a new CPAP user, it can be hard to know how essential certain CPAP products are. Moreover, if you are an experienced CPAP user, it can be hard to know what products you should replace regularly. The truth is that you need to maintain your CPAP system, which requires back up parts and hardware. This is why it can help to have a nice organized list of the top products CPAP users like you buy regularly.
Filters
You’d be surprised, but many CPAP users don’t know their CPAP even has a filter. CPAPs work by taking in air from the surrounding air. If that air is dusty or carrying pollen, much of it will get trapped in your CPAP’s filter, so that it doesn’t become trapped in your lungs. Usually, you want to replace your CPAP filter every few weeks, or at least when it becomes dirty.
Replacement Headgear
Another top buy for CPAP users is headgear. Just like socks, or anything that you wear on a regular basis, your headgear can start to stretch out or wear down. Stretched out headgear needs to be super tight to get a good seal and that can be very uncomfortable. Just like you like your socks nice and snug, but not too snug, it should be the same for your CPAP headgear!
DreamWear Mask System
Usually, it’s a pretty safe bet that a product with the word ‘dream’ in its title will be great. However, most products don’t really offer what they promise. With the DreamWear mask system, it absolutely does. Like it assures you, when you wear this mask, it will feel like you aren’t wearing a mask at all, which is why people love it so much. It was voted CPAP user’s favorite mask.
SoClean 2
It’s important to keep your mask system and your CPAP equipment clean. However, there aren’t a lot of products you can use, except wipes, water and a little soap. Even then, it can be hard remove all the bacteria, mold, and other gunk. With the SoClean 2, you can be confident in this magical system’s ability to destroy 99.9% of bacteria, viruses and mold.
Standard Tube
Tubing is another popular product, because you want to change your CPAP tube every few months. Eventually your tube will start to wear from constant bending. Oftentimes tubes develop tiny holes that prevent you from getting the pressure you need. Plus tubes are the hardest part to clean. The dark, warm and moist tube is the perfect place for bacteria to hide. Stock up on a few standard CPAP tubes, just to have backups.
Replacement Cushion and Nasal Pillows
Overtime, your CPAP mask cushion will start to get worn out, which will not only look unappealing, it will also feel uncomfortable. In some cases, it may start to cause chaffing or breakouts. If you are using a nasal pillow mask, you may have to stock up on some nasal pillows. Nasal pillows are especially important to replace because, well, they’ve spent time near and around your nose.
AirSense 10
The AirSense 10 is our best selling CPAP. The AirSense 10 is a premium CPAP machine that automatically adjusts the pressure according to minute patterns in your breathing and even body movements. It is also a smart CPAP, which means you can track your therapy and make adjustments as needed. Plus with a rating of 4.5 starts, it’s close to perfect.
ClimateLine Tubing
We talked about standard CPAP tubing, but what about something a little more advanced. If you use a heated humidifier, you may experience something called rainout, which occurs when the condensation from your CPAP tube splashes back in your face. One night with ClimateLine and you’ll say goodbye to rainout forever.
Wipes
There is a very simple reason why keeping CPAP wipes in your stash is very crucial if you are a CPAP user. There is also a very simple reason why CPAP wipes are a very popular product. Wipes make it very easy to clean gunk off your CPAP mask. Ideally, you want to complete a quick wipe down before you use your CPAP at night or in the morning after you complete treatment.
Water Chambers
You may not realize it, but if you have a CPAP with heated humidification, you may have to change out your water chamber. Most of the time, you only have to do this once a year, but it is a nominal cost to save yourself a lot of trouble and future expenditures in the future. The last thing you want is to let your chamber to get so old that it leaks.
