CPAP Tips and Tutorial

Here is a complete list of CPAP tips compiled from sleep medicine doctors, respiratory therapists, and medical experts at The CPAP Shop. Use these CPAP tips and tutorials to learn more about how to use your equipment for better long-term CPAP compliance.

CPAP Tips for Beginners

Patients recently diagnosed with OSA or new to CPAP therapy, check out CPAP tips for long-term CPAP therapy compliance. Our CPAP tips for beginners can help answer common questions and clear up confusion associated with the use of CPAP equipment.

Tips for Using CPAP

Are you struggling with the proper use of your CPAP equipment? Here you will find detailed CPAP tips compiled from sleep expert interviews and data collected from CPAP users like you. We hope our CPAP tips will make your nightly CPAP therapy more comfortable and easier.

CPAP Tutorial 

Find descriptive CPAP tutorials with step-by-step instructions on various aspects of CPAP products, including CPAP masks, machines, and supplies. Our CPAP tutorials were created by equipment manufacturers, sleep therapists, other CPAP users, and our own customer support team in an effort to help patient compliance with CPAP therapy and reduce the negative effects of sleep apnea. In our CPAP tutorial section, you can find articles on general troubleshooting, common setting updates, and much more. Our goal is to help you use your CPAP equipment successfully. 

CPAP Cleaning Tips

Ensure your CPAP compliance by learning the basics of CPAP equipment maintenance and cleaning. Our essential CPAP cleaning tips and CPAP maintenance tips will also ensure that your equipment has a long and effective life.

  • What to Expect Your First Week Of CPAP Therapy

    What to Expect Your First Week Of CPAP Therapy

    July 15, 2025
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    Untreated sleep apnea can increase your risk of cardiovascular issues, including a heart attack and stroke. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is the gold standard for treating obstructive sleep apnea. It's helpful to understand what to expect when starting CPAP. There can be an adjustment, similar to starting any new type of therapy. Understanding what to expect can help you troubleshoot side effects and make it easier to adjust to CPAP. Possible issues may include those list

  • Recognizing the Red Flags of Sleep Apnea

    Recognizing the Red Flags of Sleep Apnea

    June 16, 2025
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    Untreated sleep apnea can lead to potentially life-threatening conditions. Repeated pauses in breathing during sleep causes oxygen levels to decrease and makes your heart work harder. Over time, this can lead to high blood pressure and increase your risk of developing certain complications. 

  • How to Clean Your CPAP Mask, Hose & Supplies: A Complete Guide

    How to Clean Your CPAP Mask, Hose & Supplies: A Complete Guide

    May 20, 2025
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    Using your CPAP machine every night is key to treating sleep apnea, but just as important is keeping your equipment clean! Your masktubing, and humidif

  • CPAP Mask Sizing & Fitting Guide: Find Your Perfect Fit

    CPAP Mask Sizing & Fitting Guide: Find Your Perfect Fit

    May 14, 2025
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    Choosing the right CPAP mask is one of the most critical steps towards successful sleep apnea treatment. Your mask is the crucial interface that delivers pressurized air from your CPAP machine to keep your airway open, allowing you to breathe consistently and sleep soundly. With several different types available, understanding the unique designs, benefits, and drawbacks of each can help you find the perfect match for your c

  • CPAP Mask Types Explained: Nasal, Pillows, Full Face, Hybrid & More

    CPAP Mask Types Explained: Nasal, Pillows, Full Face, Hybrid & More

    May 7, 2025
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    Choosing the right CPAP mask is one of the most critical steps towards successful sleep apnea treatment. Your mask is the crucial interface that delivers pressurized air from your CPAP machine to keep your airway open, allowing you to breathe consistently and sleep soundly. With several different types available, understanding the unique designs, benefits, and drawbacks of each can help you find the perfect match for your c

  • What Happens When You Don’t Stay Consistent with CPAP Therapy?

    What Happens When You Don’t Stay Consistent with CPAP Therapy?

    May 7, 2025
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    Not using your CPAP machine for one night may or may not lead to any immediate serious health problems. Consistent CPAP therapy provides continuing benefits, and it is better for your overall health. Failure to use your CPAP machine regularly can cause your sleep apnea to return full force, and it can bring with it some unpleasant side effects and concerning health risks.

  • Questions to Ask Your Doctor About CPAP Therapy

    Questions to Ask Your Doctor About CPAP Therapy

    May 1, 2025
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    A sleep apnea diagnosis comes with a lot of questions. You may have already researched sleep apnea online, which can sometimes lead to more questions than answers. Fortunately, your doctor is there to help with answers and guidance.

  • Pulse Oximeter and CPAP Therapy

    Pulse Oximeters and CPAP Therapy

    April 22, 2025
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    A pulse oximeter measures the oxygen level in the blood. Pulse oximeters are ideal for measuring oxygen saturation for patients with heart and lung health issues. A pulse oximeter measures the oxygen level in the blood. Pulse oximeters are ideal for measuring oxygen saturation for patients with heart and lung health issues.

     

  • How to Increase Your ResMed MyAir Score

    How to Increase Your ResMed MyAir Score

    April 14, 2025
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    ResMed MyAir™ is an app that empowers CPAP patients using ResMed compatible CPAP machines to better understand their sleep apnea and their therapy. By using MyAir, patients improved their CPAP compliance from 70% to 87%.

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    How To Change The Pressure Settings On A ResMed Airsense 10

    January 13, 2025
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    Many patients just beginning their CPAP therapy may experience difficulty getting used to the air pressure from their CPAP machine. Most often, users describe a sense of breathlessness when exhaling against their prescribed air pressure. Pressure relief on the ResMed AirSense 10 allows individuals to adjust air pressure during exhalation for greater comfort during therapy.