3B Medical introduces the Rio II™ nasal pillow CPAP mask. The Rio II™ CPAP mask was designed for users in search of simplicity. The mask is very compact and therefore, lightweight. Features of the Rio II™: Lightweight: The mask weighs only 2.3 ounces (headgear included), making it the lightest CPAP mask on the market. Simplistic: The Rio II™ cushions and […]
There are a multitude of effects that our daily lives have on sleep apnea. Exercise, smoking, drinking, and stress are just a few aspects of life that positively or negatively affect sleep apnea. Eating habits also have an enormous affect on sleep apnea. Eating the wrong foods day-in and day-out will create a deadly cycle of despair. Naturally, we all […]
Recent studies have shown a link between obstructive sleep apnea and memory loss. Obstructive sleep apnea affects an estimated 900+ million people in the world, making this a global concern. How Does OSA Cause Memory Loss? People think that they are having issues with memory because of not sleeping enough. However, studies point to the brain actually being injured, and […]
Sleep apnea is an issue that affects all ages. People typically associate the condition with older generations. However, teenage kids are also at risk. Obesity is a major contributor to sleep apnea. Therefore, the rise in teen obesity means a rise in teen sleep apnea. How Are Sleep Apnea and Teen Obesity Connected? Sleep apnea and obesity can be symptoms […]
ResMed AirFit™ N30i Nasal CPAP Mask With another expansion of the AirFit™ line of products, the N30i is a newly designed nasal CPAP mask. The top-of-the-head tube design is very different than previous nasal masks from ResMed; the N30i is less intrusive, more flexible, and more lightweight. Features of the AirFit™ N30i Top-of-the-head tube design allows for multiple sleep positions […]
Devices Are Keeping You Awake While you may feel the itch to constantly be on your phone, tablet, or laptop, you may want to consider putting it away in the evenings. Research has shown that stimulation from electronic devices negatively affect healthy sleep. 1. Reduces Melatonin Melatonin is the hormone your body naturally releases to stimulate sleepiness and the circadian […]
What is a Heated Humidifier? A Heated Humidifier is a device that works with your CPAP machine to provide moisture. Dry air can cause irritation throughout your mouth, throat and nasal cavity, so the humidifier helps prevent that. The temperature is adjustable, as well. There are 3 types of humidifiers: Stand Alone Humidifier: used with almost any machine as long […]
Well here we are…2019! A new year brings new opportunities and new beginnings. Get your year started right…utilize the information within the following list and CPAP better in 2019! 1. Invest in a CPAP Sanitizer Maintaining clean CPAP supplies is a crucial aspect of your therapy. Dirty supplies can lead to ineffective treatment and/or sickness. An easy way to do […]
Yes! You can use health savings accounts like HSA’s, HRA’s & FSA’s to purchase CPAP equipment. Durable Medical Equipment, including CPAP equipment and supplies, is eligible for reimbursement under all of the following health savings accounts. Overview These accounts are great for people who have high-deductible plans. They help supplement funds for medical needs when the primary insurance does not […]
The new year is fast approaching! Its never too early to scope out what the CPAP world has to offer for the next year. Here is a list of the top CPAP Machines to look out for in 2019. Fisher & Paykel SleepStyle™ Price: Starting at $1,039.00 Type: Auto-Titration CPAP Features of the F&P SleepStyle™ Auto CPAP Machine World-class […]
Germs are everywhere and that includes your CPAP machine and accessories. The Sleep8 and SoClean devices are here to keep your equipment free of these germs that cause illness and infections. Read our reviews of these 2 great products and decide on your own which one is right for you. Here is a brief breakdown and comparison of both the […]
Introducing Fisher & Paykel’s newest device, the SleepStyle™ CPAP Machine! The all new SleepStyle™ Auto by Fisher & Paykel is the latest in premium CPAP machines for 2019. This model replaces the F&P ICON series and includes new features. Additionally, the SleepStyle™ is smaller and more user friendly than the ICON. Simplicity is Key Every detail has been considered […]
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a consequence of untreated sleep apnea. Blood pressure is an important aspect of the cardiovascular system. If that pressure is too high it can lead to numerous complications that are both scary and life threatening. CPAP therapy is a proven method of treating sleep apnea. Therefore, in a way CPAP is responsible for lowering […]
ResMed is arguably the face of CPAP. This article explains how they came to be the powerhouse they are today. Timeline 2,000+ years ago: First records of sleep apnea symptoms 1836: Charles Dickens inspires first term for sleep apnea, “Pickwickian syndrome” 1877: London Physician gives first known detailed description of OSA 1965: First “apnea” recorded using a polysomnograph […]
This article teaches you the issues that alcohol presents to people with obstructive sleep apnea. You’ll go over what alcohol does to your body. Then, you will review some factors that relate to sleep apnea. Alcohol is seen as an “initiation” of sorts in our present culture. The majority of high school students just CANNOT WAIT to turn 21. Drinking […]
A Home Sleep Test, or HST, is an effective and convenient way to get tested for OSA. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious medical condition and, therefore, should not be taken lightly! Here is the process! The HST Process is Simple: Order the HST kit from the 1800CPAP website. We’ll ship the ApneaLink™ Plus device to you overnight, as […]
The short answer, Yes, your child can have pediatric OSA. Sleep apnea can affect young people of any age, ethnicity, and genetic makeup. This article will go over some risk factors and consequences. as well as treatment options for you and your child. Precautions must be taken, but your child could grow out of any Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) issues. SDB’s can […]
Did you know that truck drivers, and other commercial drivers, are a risk on US roadways when they do not adhere to obstructive sleep apnea treatment? This article discusses DOT regulations, how sleep apnea affects drivers and driving, some risk factors, and symptoms. Lastly, you can review some F.A.Q.’s. “An American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) survey of more than 800 […]
Did you know that your body does a lot more than simply relax during sleep? Well, some of your body’s most productive work is done while you’re sleeping! What is Sleep? Sleeping is your body’s way of recuperating the energy used each day by your mental and physical activity. Neurotransmitters signal parts of the your brain that its time to […]
Veterans day, November 11th, is a day of remembrance. Americans remember the sacrifices that the brave men and women before us endured so that we could be a free nation. We remember our victories and our defeats. We honor our veterans! In honor of this Veterans day, here are some of the 1800CPAP veterans. These products have proven themselves on […]
If you’re a sports geek like I am…you are ecstatic about what the next few months is going to bring! The MLB World Series was epic, the NFL and College Football seasons are well underway, the NHL and NBA are just getting going, and NCAA Basketball is just around the corner! To me…this is the best time of the year […]
PTSD and sleep apnea are linked according to a study done that involved military veterans. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder affects hundreds of thousands of people across the nation. Those people, consequently, find it difficult living a normal life. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder A traumatic life experience, or witnessing a traumatic event can lead to ongoing effects. As a result, PTSD sets in. […]
Sleep Apnea Exercise…Really? This article will discuss some exercises you can do to strengthen your respiratory muscles. First, ill explain a little about how the respiratory system works. Then, you will read through some tongue & jaw exercises, as well as breathing exercises that will help manage your sleep apnea symptoms. What does an athlete do to get […]
Recent studies have shown that sleep apnea can lead to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s. Sleep apnea is a beast all its own, but Alzheimer’s disease is a burden you most likely have a greater understanding of. It is a brutal disease that you would not wish upon anyone… What is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that […]
October 21st was National Check your Meds Day…weird holiday, I know. However, there is some merit to the reasoning behind the idea. Millions of people take daily prescriptions, most of which are required for them to function properly. It is important to be educated about those medications: know what they are made of, the side effects the medicine causes, how […]
ResMed’s top-of-the-line reputation has taken another leap into CPAP greatness. Introducing the AirFit™ F30 Full Face mask! ResMed AirFit™ F30 The new AirFit™ F30 is part of the ResMed family of full face CPAP masks. Designed to cover the nose and mouth to allow the user to breathe through either while sleeping. F30 series is more lightweight and comfortable than […]
The end of summer and warm weather has officially set in! No more days at the pool with the kids…no more days spent on a boat under the sun…no more daylight savings… The end of warm weather also means the end of having that extra hour of daylight. Regretfully, that “extra” hour of sleep that we think we get is […]
My how the year is flying by! Halloween is right around the corner; Thanksgiving and Christmas are looming. The fall season brings about hoodies & sweatpants, bonfires & s’mores, and hayrides & cider… Consequently, the summer/fall changeover also brings stuffed noses, congestion, sinus problems, and over-agitated sleep apnea symptoms! Obstructive sleep apnea is a beast of a condition, […]
The color pink has become a beacon of hope among women, activists, and supporters around the country, especially during the month of October. The tenth month of the year, of course, is breast cancer awareness month. In recognition, I am going to highlight all of the “For Her” products that we offer. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month… CPAP/BiPAP […]
Obstructive sleep apnea has many terrible side effects, one being brain damage. No, not the brain damage you’re thinking of…(the vegetative, unable to take care of yourself, type) More like damage to grey and white matter that cause impairments to cognition, mood, and daytime alertness. CPAP therapy has shown to reverse the damage done to the grey and white matter […]
A recent study claims if you have both Type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea, you’re at a high risk of developing an eye disease that causes blindness. The disease, diabetic retinopathy, is a common condition among type 1 & 2 diabetes patients. Type 2 Diabetes Diabetes is a problem with your body that causes blood sugar levels to rise […]
Choosing the right CPAP mask does not have to be a frustrating process. This guide describes easy solutions to common problems, and previews all types of CPAP masks so you can find the perfect fit! Three main types of CPAP masks: Full Face CPAP Masks Nasal CPAP Masks Nasal Pillow CPAP Masks There are two types of Specialty Masks, as […]
The Fisher & Paykel Eson™ 2 Nasal CPAP Mask is a fantastic sequel to the original Eson™. Improvements and adjustments have been made all around including the frame, headgear, and diffuser; more than 20 design improvements in all. The Eson™ 2 was designed for ease of use, to improve on a mask designed for performance and comfort. Fisher & […]
SoClean or VirtuCLEAN CPAP Sanitizer Imagine…You get in your pajamas, ready for a good night sleep. It’s been a long, exhausting day and you want nothing more than to crawl into bed, put on your CPAP mask, and start counting the sheep. Sounds fantastic doesn’t it? Now, imagine that same scenario, but with some bacteria, mold and germs that are […]
How Apnea Played a Role in Leia’s Death Carrie Fisher, known for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise, made the news this week when it was released that sleep apnea played a role in her untimely death. Throughout the years working as a sleep technologist I can attest to the long running Darth Vader jokes from patients when I […]
It’s that time of year again where we spotlight some of the best CPAP mask reviews on the market for 2016 and look ahead at new CPAP mask deals coming on the market for 2017. Name brand companies like ResMed, Philips Repsironics and Fisher Paykel continue to dominate the market with new sleep apnea therapy interfaces but some lesser […]
Sleep Apnea Linked To Shoulder Pain Apnea and Aches Could my sleep apnea be the cause of my shoulder pain? Anyone who has crossed over to the 40 years and older club will tell you that you start feeling your age. Recently I began experiencing pain in my elbow caused by tendinitis or otherwise called “tennis elbow”. I thought nothing of […]
Stern Show “Wack” Packer Needs CPAP Hey Now. While listening to some Sternthology on the Howard Stern show a few weeks ago I came across one of the shows that highlighted the first time the “Wack Packer” Bigfoot was introduced to the show. He was on a panel of people that were being interviewed for consideration of becoming a member […]
Home Sleep Study Cost and Options It’s that time of year again when people with health insurance will notice their deductible is about to roll over. Insurance is one of those words that feel like a safety blanket to protect you against high out of pocket cost for unexpected tests or treatment but in a lot of cases you are […]
What Does Your CPAP Machine and Your Furnace Have in Common? Last week the motor in my furnace burned out and like any normal person my first thought were “How much is this going to cost me?” and “Should the motor in my furnace burn out after just 8 years?”. I have always been diligent about changing the filter and […]
New Respironics DreamWear CPAP Mask In a scene that could best be described as a “mission impossible” security clearance situation our staff that attended the APSS June sleep conference in Seattle this year were able to get a sneak peak of the Dream series of CPAP products by Philips Respironics. This included the DreamStation™, the new series of CPAP and […]
Finding Your New CPAP Products Just Got Easier! Regardless if you are new to CPAP or you have been a long time user you may not be aware of all the new cpap products available to you. Many people that are initially provided equipment from a DME (durable medical equipment) company are given the lowest costing mask because insurance reimbursement is the same […]
Apnea Disorder Sleep Apnea is a serious medical condition that affects up to 18 million people in the United States. Up to 4% of Americans have an undiagnosed case of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea causes a number of health problems such as stroke, heart disease, high blood pressure, and other serious issues. If left untreated, sleep apnea can increase a person’s […]
Do you suffer from sleep apnea? If so, you’re not alone. Around 18 million Americans are estimated to have this condition, which causes you to stop breathing for anywhere from a few seconds to even a minute. Left untreated and undiagnosed, it can be dangerous and increase the risk of heart disease by three times and a stroke by four […]
A Storm is Coming. Are You Prepared? Affordable CPAP Battery Solutions for Camping and Travel Excited to say it has arrived! A New Revolutionary CPAP Backup Power Supply & Travel Battery that will ensure continuous therapy all night long in the case of an overnight power outage. How does it work you ask? The CPAP Machine will run off the […]
Forget Winter, the Biggest Small Thing in Sleep Medicine is Coming! I may be getting ahead of myself by posing the question about compliance considering this project is still in its funding phase but for the sake of keeping this topic trending let’s kick the tires on this CPAP…. or mask…. or whatever new classification it will create. So what […]
12 Times CPAP Made A Guest Appearance in Television A lazy Sunday afternoon playing Words with Friends or some other addicting phone app when one of my kids screams out “CPAP”. I pull my nose out of my iphone and with a confused look to see my 9 year old pointing at the television where an episode of iCarly is […]
Snoring Mouth Guards or CPAP? When did the phrase “As Seen on TV” become the gold standard barometer of a quality product? I just heard a commercial on satellite radio with a bold message to “get rid of your CPAP and fix your snoring and sleep apnea with a mouth guard”. If you are willing to believe this I have a […]
The Best CPAP Mask for Your Nose It can be very frustrating trying out different CPAP masks every night just trying to find the best CPAP mask for you. There are so many different types it can lead some people to just give up on CPAP therapy completely. While every other CPAP user that you know may tell you their […]
Sleep Apnea Statistics Sleep apnea effects up to 22 millions people however most of these people are unaware they suffer from it. Sleep apnea statistics say that as much as 80% of the people that have this sleep disorder have been undiagnosed. An even more alarming stat is that only 50% of the people diagnosed with disordered breathing actually use […]
Sleep Apnea and Depression Researchers have already established that the estimated 18 million Americans who suffer from sleep apnea are four times more likely to have a stroke and three times more likely to experience heart disease if gone untreated. Treatments like CPAP machines can reduce these risks, and according to new research, treating sleep apnea may actually reduce the […]
Simple Hacks to Improve CPAP Comfort One night in the sleep lab while preparing the hook-up (sleep technician talk for applying electrodes and sensors) I witnessed something I had never seen in my 8 years as a sleep medicine professional. Before I tell you what it is I would like to give you a little bit of background on this […]
9 Things About Testing That Will Make A Sleep Technologist Bite Their Tongue Sleep technicians are scrub wearing, caffeine chugging, electrode toting nocturnal inhabitants that roam the halls of sleep clinics and hospitals during the haunting hours of the night. If seen in the light of day they are often confronted with the same awkward question; “So, you basically watch people sleep all […]
How Much Sleep Debt Do You Owe? You may have a credit score above 700 but that doesn’t mean that a debt collector is not calling to you every day in the form of daytime sleepiness, fatigue and irritability. The creditor in this scenario is a little company called “Your Mind and Body”. How much of a sleep debt are […]
I had to fight nausea a few times when I was handed a excessively dirty CPAP mask. We have seen our fair share of stomach churning dirty CPAP masks come into our store over the years. I often ask myself how or why someone would continue to use such a dirty piece of equipment, especially something that comes in contact with their […]
A look at the lighter side of sleep apnea therapy and treatment! 1. Your friends and family will make every sci-fi character reference that comes to mind when they see you with your mask on. Darth Vader has been the longest comparison but Bane has been the most popular in recent years. Let’s also not forget the elephant trunk reference […]
ResMed AirSense 10 Series Review The new AirSense reminds me of a story. A few years ago I was at a sleep conference in Minneapolis talking to Fisher and Paykel representatives over dinner and drinks about their new technology, SenseAwake. After hearing the sales pitch about this new algorithm my immediate interpretation of their description of this technology was to refer […]
Ever Wonder Why Doctors Take Vacation in July? I saw a major trend every year during the summer months at the sleep disorders center I worked for as a Director of Lab Operations. Referrals were down and patient schedulers’ were feverishly making phone calls to patients to try to get them in for follow up appointments and re-evaluations. Ever go […]
How Many Hours Do I Need? Sleep and Age Sleep is essential to having a healthy and productive life, but getting enough is not always very easy. Many people believe that eight hours of sleep is the ideal amount of rest that everyone needs each night to feel their best, but research has shown that is not true. Individual people […]
It may seem strange to see the words pregnancy and sleep together in the same sentence since they so rarely coexist. Between all of the hormonal and physical changes, getting rest can seem like a very rare occurrence. Each trimester has its own challenges, and feeling tired is a factor in just about every single stage. The First Trimester The […]
Improve My Sleep with These Tips It is important to get a good night’s rest, but so few people manage it consistently. Any insomniac can tell you that sleep is so much more than just laying down to go to sleep. There are, however, certain behaviors and practices that can help you not only fall asleep, but stay asleep. 1. […]
Sleep is more than just time to rest after a busy day. It is, in fact, when your body has a chance to regenerate and heal, and it is a necessity for the overall health of your body. While we drift off into dreamland, important healing processes are taking place inside us. What happens while you sleep? Sleep is a […]
Depression with CPAP Therapy Many people experience depression and the feelings of sadness and hopelessness it brings. The chemical imbalances that cause depression can result in a loss of interest in things that you use to enjoy, days full of fatigue, and sleepless nights. Depression can affect every aspect of your life if left untreated and depression with CPAP can be […]
Sleep apnea is a common disorder that plagues more than 18 million Americans every year. This condition causes the back of the throat to collapse during sleep, which constricts the airflow that delivers life-giving oxygen to vital organs such as the heart and the brain. If the airflow is restricted often enough, the blood-oxygen levels in the body decrease to […]
My Name is Jason and I Snore…Loudly Many of us are all too familiar with being banished to the couch or spare bedroom because of our embarrassing little problem; heavy snoring. Maybe some of you are the butt of your golfing buddies’ jokes about that upcoming trip where one poor soul gets the short end of the straw to share […]
New ResMed AirFit F10 Full Face Mask Say Hello to My Little Friend Has the CPAP therapy market turned gangster? The trend seems to be “family” of masks and these “families” seem intent on knocking each other off? You have the Mirage family, the FX family, the Comfort Series family, the Blue family and now an Air family. Throughout the […]
CPAP and Weight Loss While driving my 8 year old son to baseball practice last week I heard what may be the best marketing angle for a commercial on the radio. It wasn’t your typical “We are the Best” or “Our Product Will Do This Better than Anyone Else” it was a simple warning (repeated in a stern voice) that […]
Is the Swift FX CPAP Mask Going Away? In recent weeks we have seen the launch of the AirFit P10 (ResMed 62900) and AirFit P10 for Her (ResMed 62910), a nasal pillow mask series released by ResMed. With much hype surrounding this new mask because of it’s similarity to the “All Time Great”, ResMed Swift FX and added features like […]
CPAP Machine Reviews 2013-2014 Buyer’s Comparison Guide to CPAP & Auto CPAP Machines Two years ago we brought you a CPAP education page that offered to compare all the different brands CPAP machines and Auto CPAP machines (APAP) and for new users it provided a great starting point when evaluating which CPAP machine to purchase. Well, 2013-2014 brings the new […]
Confessions of a Sleep Technologist “Laugh and the world laughs with you, snore and you sleep alone.” Anthony Burgess 1.) We fully understand you are sleep deprived and in many cases you don’t even want to be at the sleep lab. We get it, your spouse, doctor or employer MADE you come in for this test but please don’t take […]
7 Common CPAP Problems Users Face In 2004 I was working CPAP consultations at our sleep lab when a little old couple walked in for their follow up appointment. I immediately remembered them from their nights at the sleep lab because they reminded me of my grandparents and the way “Mrs. Smith” took care of “Mr. Smith”. It had been […]
Odd Sleep Facts 1.) What Do My Dreams Mean? There’s not a clear cut answer and some experts argue that we dream to fix experiences in long-term memory, meaning we dream about things in our life worth remembering. Others argue the point that we dream about things worth forgetting – to eliminate overlapping memories that would otherwise clog up our […]
ResMed Quattro Air: Have We Crowned a New Champion For Best CPAP Mask? I spend a lot of time on the sleep tech Facebook pages trying to stay “in the loop” with what sleep techs are facing these days (besides a decline in studies due to home sleep testing). What I have noticed is there seems to be ongoing posts […]
Best and Top Rated CPAP Masks on the Market. Jason Smith, RPSGT 6/17/2013 Halfway through 2013 we take a look at current CPAP products that are considered to be top rated. A big question has always been how do we determine what is top rated. Do we sleep with every mask that’s out there? Not quite, but Mark comes pretty […]
Home sleep apnea testing market continues to grow as more and more insurance companies decline reimbursement for in-lab diagnostic polysomnograms. This is not recent news and it doesn’t take much more than common sense to know that the average person that thinks they may have sleep apnea or been told they have sleep apnea is looking for the most cost […]
I have found myself writing a lot of blogs that cater to people that have already been diagnosed and treated for sleep apnea which really isn’t fair to the greater percentage of the population that are unaware they even have sleep apnea (80-85% still remain undiagnosed). For most people it’s not too hard to identify that they suffer from sleep […]
CPAP Mask Reviews: Compare and Shop In the early 1900s during the automotive boom there were literally hundreds of different automobile manufacturers and models of cars. You wouldn’t know that today and it’s hard to rattle off more than a dozen because many of these car companies went under or were absorbed by other manufacturers and their models released into […]
Thankful for CPAP In honor of Thanksgiving, we are giving our list of 30 things for 30 days of November we are thankful for. 1.) Our loyal customers (guess that’s a given, huh) 2.) Selling ResMed CPAP products lower than anyone else online. 3.) That we can offer the average person affordable CPAP machines, masks, and supplies even when they […]
Need More Sleep? #JustLetMeSleepALittleLonger I do not want to work out this morning. Period. End of Story. I want to pull the covers back over my head, reset my alarm clock for one more hour of precious sleep. Within 30 seconds I can come up with 14 excuses as to why I don’t need to, why I shouldn’t, and why […]
It says C-P-A-P, not C-R-A-P. Do you call it “soda” or do you call it “pop”; or maybe you call it “soda pop”? Whatever you call it, it’s always weird or awkward to hear it called by something else yet you know what that person is referring to when they say it. We encounter this everyday at 1800CPAP.com when customers […]
We have a holiday weekend approaching and it’s hard to not look ahead to all the fun activities we have in store; good food, fireworks, some good music and maybe some spirits or two. School is staring back up, swimming pools are closing and each day is going to get darker a little earlier. With that being said, I’m not […]
Cuts to CPAP Reimbursement and CPAP Replacement Schedule Hold on to your hats; it’s an election year and the hot topic is still healthcare reform and reimbursement cuts. So what does this mean to the average CPAP user? Considering most commercial insurance providers typically follow Medicare standards, the complete landscape of how often you get new CPAP supplies and the […]
I see a lot of diagnostic sleep tests come across my desk and it’s not uncommon to see Mr. John Doe have an AHI (apnea hypopnea index) on average of 30. What does that mean, AHI = 30? Many people get that number confused with the amount of times during the night that they quit breathing but, and this is […]
We are seeing an amazing increase in self pay home sleep apnea testing from people that work in the transportation industry and it’s not surprising as to why. The hot topic of conversation in the industry has been a law to mandate sleep apnea testing, CPAP therapy if the test was positive and compliance reporting for truckers that have elevated […]
Best Nasal Pillow CPAP Masks for Compliance Someone once told me that to keep the reader’s attention when “blogging” to start off with a story or a joke. So I’ll give you a quick story before I begin my ramblings about best nasal pillow CPAP masks and the way they have changed sleep apnea sufferer’s compliance. Please note this story has […]
Myths About CPAP and Sleep Apnea I can set my watch everyday by the 9 am phone calls or emails about the same CPAP questions that come up and though some are very entertaining (insert hour long phone call from the man claiming to be a NASA scientist), most can be easily answered in this blog. Every so often we like […]
CPAP & Red Wine: Hangover Cure Recent studies have suggested that consuming red wine may significantly benefit your health; and millions everywhere parlayed this data into “Sure I’ll have another glass; it’s doctor recommended”. One sentence into this blog you may be wondering how drinking red wine remotely relates to CPAP and sleep apnea. Great question, but this blog is […]
Sleep Apnea and Death I would like to start off by saying I am a huge fan of Discovery channel hit series Deadliest Catch and the personalities of the cast and crew that have entertained us for years. There are not many jobs out there where millions of people enjoy watching you simply do your job and work. I doubt I would be able […]
DME, Your Insurance and CPAP Replacement Supplies Cost We pride ourselves on providing you with the best equipment at the lowest prices with superior service and support. 1800CPAP.com would like to offer you some advice about using insurance for CPAP replacement supplies cost and what every CPAP user should know about their equipment options. Ask yourself this, “Do I want […]
Used CPAP Machines to Buy or Sell 1800CPAP.com offers a variety of options for people looking to purchase used CPAP machines, Auto Adjusting CPAP or BiPAP from ResMed, Philips Respironics, Fisher & Paykel! The pre-owned CPAP inventory has 3 different product categories; Pre-Owned, Open Box Specials, and Floor Models. 1800CPAP.com’s CPAP and BiPAP machines are certified pre-owned, gently used and pass a rigorous 11 point […]
S9 VPAP Adapt: Treating Central and Complex Apnea Finding a place to buy a ResMed S9 VPAP Adapt SV (part numbers 36037, 36047, and 36057) and get a good price can be as rare finding that pot of gold at the end of a rainbow with a leprechaun sitting on top of a unicorn. This is a type of device manufacturers prefer not […]
CPAP Machine Repairs It seems every day we receive calls from CPAP users that have a malfunctioning CPAP or BiPAP machine that needs repaired or serviced. It sounds to me that some of the home health care companies are dropping the ball when it comes to explaining how CPAP warranty and repair should be handled if their patient ever finds […]
Are Auto CPAP Machines Better Than Fixed Pressure CPAP? There has been an on-going debate in the field of sleep medicine about Auto CPAP machines being used to establish CPAP pressures versus a patient coming back in to the sleep lab for a CPAP titration. Which of these protocols are better? What is the cost analysis of these two processes? […]
