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Monthly Archives: April 2009

Can’t Breathe with CPAP Mask

Posted on April 30, 2009 by admin
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Sometimes we get calls from CPAP patients using full face CPAP masks calling in asking what to do about not being able to breathe while wearing the mask. Like aircraft pilots CPAP patients can get the sensation of not being … Continue reading →

Posted in CPAP Full Face Mask, CPAP Nasal Mask Fitting, CPAP Nasal Masks | Tagged CPAP Mask, CPAP Mask quick tips, CPAP sleep therapy, Snoring | Leave a reply

Indoor Humidity and the CPAP Humidifier

Posted on April 17, 2009 by admin
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Although the reports are rare, we have had clients call us about condensation falling onto their face while using a full face CPAP Mask. Continue reading →

Posted in CPAP Humidifier, CPAP Machines | Tagged CPAP Humidifier, cpap machine, CPAP sleep therapy | Leave a reply

Fisher & Paykel SleepStyle 254 AUTO CPAP

Posted on April 13, 2009 by admin
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The CPAP Shop is pleased to announce that we have in stock the just released Fisher and Paykel SleepStyle™ 254 Auto CPAP . We are very excited to have this item available and ready for immediate shipment. The SleepStyle™ 254 … Continue reading →

Posted in Auto CPAP machine, CPAP Machines, Fisher & Paykel | Tagged Fisher & Paykel, Fisher & Paykel CPAP Machine | Leave a reply

Cleaning your cpap mask

Posted on April 10, 2009 by admin

The first thing I always do when I receive a new cpap mask is thoroughly clean it with warm soapy water. This insures the occasional plastic smell and any dirt or dust is removed. I know that everyone is in … Continue reading →

Posted in CPAP Mask Cleaning Tips, CPAP Nasal Masks, cpap supplies | Tagged Cleaning CPAP Mask, CPAP Nasal Mask, cpap supplies

Auto CPAP Machine

Posted on April 3, 2009 by admin

Purchasing a new cpap machine can be very confusing.  There are so many choices and options.  After doing some research there are 2 basic cpap machines; Non-Auto and Auto.   The Non-Auto cpap machine remains at one fixed pressure during the night.   … Continue reading →

Posted in Auto CPAP machine, CPAP Machines, resmed cpap | Tagged Auto CPAP Machine, cpap, cpap machine, Sleep Apnea

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