CPAP and BiPAP Machines

Snoring is a breathing problem that affects sleep quality

Do you snore?  Many Americans do, but most never seek medical attention for snoring.  People who snore have a partially blocked or narrowed airway when lying down.  When the airway is blocked, not only is the obnoxious snoring sound made, but your lungs are not getting enough air.  And, your brain is not getting enough

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How to help your partner stop snoring

Getting your partner to stop snoring can be impossible.  You probably start with a gentle nudge, which quickly escalates to a full force shove to get him or her to change position.  Finally, you get some peace and quiet.  You fall asleep.  An hour later, the process starts over.  (And they never wake up, do

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Amara View: A new kind of full face mask from Respironics

The newest innovation for full face mask wearers is the Respironics Amara View.  Full face masks deliver air to the mouth and nose.  The Amara View CPAP mask is designed to fit under the nose, so that it doesn’t block your field of vision while wearing it.  If you wear glasses want to read a

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How often should CPAP parts be cleaned or replaced?

The full benefits of CPAP therapy for sleep apnea are only achieved when you CPAP machine is properly maintained.  There are a number of parts and accessories that require regular cleaning and/or replacement to ensure you get the maximum benefit of CPAP therapy.  In this post, we’ll give you some general guidelines on how often

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How to prevent “rain out” (water in tubing)

Last week, we talked about using a heating humidifier to prevent dry mouth with CPAP therapy.  One caveat to using a heated humidifier is the risk of condensation inside the tubing, a problem referred to as “rain out.” Rain out happens when there is too much moisture in the air or when the ambient temperature

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