An important part of CPAP therapy is comfort. Uncomfortable masks can lead to abandonment of CPAP therapy entirely. For most patients with sleep apnea, CPAP therapy is the go-to treatment for minimizing symptoms and improving sleep, and mask discomfort becomes a formidable obstacle. Fortunately, innovations in mask design are finding new ways to provide optimal mask comfort. 3D printing technology now makes it possible to create a CPAP mask with a perfect fit.
ResMed's myAir is a personalized therapy management platform for patients using ResMed AirSense or AirCurve CPAP machines. The app is centered around patient engagement, designed to help users visualize their CPAP therapy sleep data, provides CPAP therapy tips that assist in improving compliance and comfort, offers troubleshooting solutions to resolve basic therapy issues, and more. myAir lets CPAP users have a role in their own therapy, helping them stay confident and motivated to achieve the best CPAP success. This leads to better patient engagement and better health outcomes.
ResMed recently launched the AirTouch N30i Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask, the newest mask addition to their renowned AirTouch family. The N30i is a new and innovative nasal mask with a fabric design, made to help users feel more comfortable embracing their CPAP therapy and improving their overall sleep quality and health. It combines softness, breathability, and a high-performance, durable seal to provide exceptional comfort. Learn more about what makes this mask special, who it is best for, and more in this article.
If you notice odors on your CPAP equipment, it may be time for a good cleaning. From your mask to tubing to filters, there are many places where bacteria and mold can flourish on your CPAP equipment and cause a bad smell.
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.
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.
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.
As individuals start their CPAP therapy, they may not know what to expect. Many patients may see reduced symptoms right away. But overall CPAP therapy takes time. Patients need to be aware of their symptoms before therapy and how those symptoms improve progressively over time with CPAP machine use.
