Taking a shower or bath in the morning is a great way to start your day. Your CPAP equipment needs a refreshing dip and good hygiene routine as much as your body does. Regular maintenance of your CPAP machine can help it function properly. Hoses, humidifiers, and masks can be a breeding ground for bacteria […]
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There are so many CPAP machines available on the market, but of course, all options are not created equally. The two most common types of CPAP cleaners are ozone CPAP cleaners and UV CPAP cleaners. Which type of cleaner should you use? Out of these two, ozone CPAP cleaners are used more often than UV
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A CPAP machine is an excellent tool for combating sleep apnea, and, like other great tools, it requires regular maintenance to keep it (and you) in good shape. When utilized correctly, you should use your CPAP machine an average of 8 hours a night. During that time, your machine is exposed to air present in
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It’s no secret that keeping your CPAP equipment clean is essential for your health. But do you clean it properly? Which cleaner do you prefer? UV or ozone CPAP cleaner? A contaminated or improperly cleaned CPAP machine can cause sinus and respiratory infections and even some allergic reactions. According to a case study published in
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Imagine you are on vacation, and after a long day of sightseeing, you are finally ready to sleep; you reach out for your mask and realize it’s been a few days since you cleaned it. You don’t have the energy to hand wash or the time to use your CPAP cleaner. What do you do?
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CPAP machines are designed to send pressurized oxygen into airways to help sleep apnea sufferers breathe evenly and consistently during sleep. Patients often face problems because this air, because it does not have any moisture, can be too dry and cold. These problems include sneezing, dry mouth, burning of nasal passages, runny nose, allergic and
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Cleaning Your CPAP Mask With Baby Wipes?? Read this before you reach for those wipes again
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CPAP machines are an effective way to combat sleep apnea. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) systems gently push oxygen into your airway passages via a breathing mask. The machine recreates a carefully calibrated atmosphere to help you breathe. An attached humidifier uses a tank of water to diffuse moisture into this oxygen to replicate the
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Mold is a microbial organism that is quite common in nature, both outdoors and inside homes. Mold grows in places that have an abundance of oxygen and moisture. While outside molds have the function of breaking down any nonliving organic matter, indoor molds are a serious health concern and should be avoided at all costs.
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The word mold can trigger a lot of fear and anxiety, as it should. Mold requires only scant amounts of organic matter in the presence of moisture, air, and darkness to begin growing. Unfortunately, these factors are available in significant quantities within your home as well as inside your CPAP machine. CPAP mold is one
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