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Cold and flu season is here. For many people, this is the time of year to start taking extra vitamins, get their flu shot, and take other precautionary measures to avoid getting sick.For individuals who use CPAP machines to control obstructive sleep apnea, however, caring for their device must also become a key part of [...]

Using a CPAP machine can be a highly effective way to control your obstructive sleep apnea. But sometimes, having a CPAP machine blow a steady flow of pressurized air into your breathing passages all night can cause other issues. Dry air can cause CPAP users to experience dry mouth, dry or runny noses, chapped lips, [...]

On September 6, 2022, Philips Respironics issued a new recall covering five of its CPAP and BiPAP masks. In the wake of last year’s major recall of Philips Respironics devices, it can be understandably stressful learning of yet another recall that could affect your sleep apnea therapy.As one of the biggest brands in the CPAP [...]

Just about everyone feels grouchy and irritable after a poor night of sleep. Being overly fatigued could cause you to lose your temper more quickly, even with things that don’t normally bother you.Most people will feel better after getting a full night’s rest that helps them recover from that night of poor sleep. But for [...]

One of the most important parts of successful sleep apnea therapy is ensuring that you have the right type of CPAP mask. While the CPAP machine itself is essential for providing a steady flow of pressurized air throughout the night, the mask is what actually delivers the air to your breathing passages.That pressurized air is [...]

A CPAP machine plays a vital role in helping you mitigate sleep apnea. By providing a continuous flow of pressurized air throughout the night, a CPAP machine keeps your airways from closing off. This ensures that you will enjoy uninterrupted breathing and sleep soundly all night long.While a CPAP machine can help you feel much [...]