The CPAP Shop

  • Products For Common CPAP Problems

    Products For Common CPAP Problems

    October 7, 2024
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    Sleep apnea is a condition where a person’s airway collapses during sleep, which leads to periods where the individual stops breathing. According to the National Sleep Foundation, more than 18 million Americans are affected by sleep apnea. This increasingly common sleep disorder is linked to several comorbidities, including high blood pressure, heart disease, and increased risk of death. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the preferred treatment for sleep apnea, but adherence remains low.

  • Is It Legal To Drive A Car While On Oxygen?

    Is It Legal To Drive A Car While On Oxygen?

    October 1, 2024
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    Managing a respiratory illness shouldn’t mean being stuck at home with oxygen therapy. That’s why portable oxygen concentrators have become so popular. Oxygen therapy patients enjoy the freedom to go about their daily lives while receiving the oxygen they need. These freedoms include driving.

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    ResMed AirMini Autoset Travel CPAP Machine Review

    September 30, 2024
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    Our ResMed AirMini™ Review revealed that ResMed has listened to travelers using CPAP, and responded!  One of the biggest complaints among CPAP users is the size of their unit. Not only do larger standard units make traveling more difficult, but the alternative of vacation or business travel without their CPAP could be a health risk. Traveling with sleep apnea just got a lot easier! ResMed...
  • Exploring The Stages Of Sleep Cycles

    Exploring The Stages Of Sleep Cycles

    September 24, 2024
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    Sleep is an important part of our lives. Without enough of it, our bodies collapse with fatigue. However, different people do sleep differently and their bodies require different amounts of sleep. Some people can sleep as little as 5 hours a night and function just fine day to day, and some people require more than 9 hours of sleep to function properly. Age is also a factor in the amount of sle...

  • CPAP Mask Leaks: Causes and Solutions

    CPAP Mask Leaks: Causes and Solutions

    September 18, 2024
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    A leaking CPAP mask can mean poor CPAP performance. If your mask poorly fits it is more than just a comfort issue, it may be causing leaks that reduce the effectiveness of your CPAP machine. Mask leak is a leading reason why 45% of former CPAP users quit their therapy. 

  • EZ Distilled Water Filter System for CPAPs Review

    EZ Distilled Water Filter System for CPAPs Review

    September 12, 2024
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    The EZ Distilled Water Filtration System is a convenient and easy-to-use solution for producing distilled water for CPAP and BIPAP machines’ humidifiers. This product effectively removes calcium, manganese, and other contaminants from tap water, and it is ideal for use in machine humidifiers while at home, traveling, or on the go. This filter system is compact, simple to use, and cost-effective.

  • How To Get Used To A CPAP Machine?

    How To Get Used To A CPAP Machine?

    September 9, 2024
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    Snoring is one of the signs of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a medical condition causing the sleeper to stop breathing and, in turn, increases the risk of stroke or heart attack. About 12 million Americans have been diagnosed with (OSA).The most common treatment for moderate or severe OSA is a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine which is used with a mask that is worn while ...
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    What Is The Best BiPAP Machine?

    September 3, 2024
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    A BiPAP BiLevel, BPAP, or VPAP machine (all common nominees) is for a patient with sleep apnea who needs two separate pressure settings - a higher pressure for inhalation and a lower pressure for exhalation. In cases where the inhalation pressure is very high, many patients find it too difficult to breathe out against what seems like a gale-force wind. If you have a BiPAP prescription, you may want to learn more about BiPAP machines by doing a BiPAP comparison to determine which BiPAP machine is right for you.

  • Fisher & Paykel Solo Pillows CPAP Mask

    Fisher & Paykel Solo Pillows CPAP Mask Review

    August 28, 2024
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    The Fisher & Paykel Solo Pillow CPAP Mask is a brand new mask, featuring both AutoFit™ and AutoLock™ technologies, that allow simple mask usage and fitting for all users. This mask brings sleep apnea patients a new era of comfortable and simple CPAP therapy. 

  • Hair Loss and CPAP Therapy

    Hair Loss and CPAP Therapy

    August 19, 2024
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    CPAP therapy is the most preferred treatment for sleep apnea by doctors. This non-invasive therapy helps patients achieve better sleep and better health. However, there can be side effects. Some patients may experience hair loss with CPAP therapy. While the risk is small, it raises understandable concerns with patients. Staying informed can help with solutions so that your CPAP therapy is not compromised.