For many CPAP users, nightly therapy can often feel more than just a little restrictive. The various cords and wires connecting your device to the wall outlet can leave you feeling chained to your bedroom. Worse yet, unexpected electricity outages put you at the mercy of your power company. But with the help of a …
CPAP Battery Packs: The Power You Need, the Freedom and Independence You Seek Read More »
You’ve been using your CPAP machine religiously for months, maybe even years. It has become a part of your nightly routine, and you couldn’t imagine not having it. But one day, you start to notice some unusual symptoms. Could you have an infection? If you or someone you know uses a CPAP machine to treat …
CPAP Bacterial Infection Symptoms to Look Out For Read More »
You just woke up and started getting ready for work but feel an annoying skin irritation on your face. When you look in the mirror, you notice redness around your face and mouth. What’s that? A CPAP rash (ugh). A CPAP rash is common when you have just started using a CPAP machine or bought …
How to Get Rid of CPAP Rash and Get Back to Normal Read More »
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 …
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 …
3 Reasons Why an Ozone CPAP Cleaner Is Better Than Washing By Hand Read More »
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? …
CPAP mask wipes: What makes them effective and easy to use? Read More »
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 …
How To Know Your CPAP Needs Cleaning With A CPAP Cleaning System Read More »
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. …
Mold in CPAP Machine? Here’s What to Do (and How to Avoid It in the Future) Read More »
If you use a CPAP machine, you might at some point encounter mold. Keeping up a strict regimen of cleaning your CPAP machine is the only way to ensure that mold does not develop in your device. But you should be aware of CPAP mold symptoms even if you are faithfully cleaning your machine. What …
Most medical equipment and machinery operate on the premise that the device’s health impacts the patient’s health. The CPAP machine that provides you relief from sleep apnea and its dangerous side effects is no different. Not cleaning your CPAP machine on a regular basis will sooner or later result in harm to the device. But …
Best Soap for Cleaning CPAP Machines and Their Parts Read More »