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Supplies for a CPAP Machine

Sleep apnea, a breathing disorder that occurs during sleep, can be effectively treated with the use of CPAP, which means continuous positive airway pressure. Patients can purchase CPAP machines with a doctor's prescription after having undergone a sleep study at a hospital or sleep disorders clinic. Although a prescription is needed to purchase a CPAP machine, supplies can be purchased from a local home health care products dealer or from an online CPAP supply dealer.

  1. CPAP Filters

    • A CPAP machine's effectiveness is measured by the air quality that the patient breathes while sleeping. The best way to ensure that you are breathing safe and clean air is to change your CPAP air filter regularly. Because CPAP air filters are exclusively designed to fit each brand, make sure you know the exact make and model of your CPAP machine before you go filter shopping. CPAP filter types include disposable, reusable and bacteria filters.

    CPAP Hoses and Tubing

    • Air travels from the CPAP machine to the face mask and into the airway through hoses and tubes. CPAP hoses range from 3 to 5-feet long, depending on the type of machine and length of hose that the patient prefers to use. In order for a CPAP machine to work properly, hoses and tubes must not have any cracks or holes. However, hoses and tubes can become worn and cracked overtime. CPAP hoses are a sectional design, consisting of a series of tubes. If your CPAP hose has a tear, you can simply purchase a replacement tube, rather than an entire hose. Being able to purchase tube sections help to keep maintenance costs low for CPAP users.

    CPAP Mask Parts

    • Doctors fit sleep apnea patients with CPAP masks, also known as headgear, to ensure comfort and ease of use. CPAP masks are made of plastic and cloth parts that exhibit wear and tear over time. The most important part of the face mask is the nose pillow or nose cushion, which rests on the nose comfortably and pushes air through the airway during sleep. Replacement parts include nose cushions, nose pillows and face mask straps and clips. Additional accessories to enhance comfort and to reduce noise are also sold by CPAP supply dealers because certain CPAP machine models may not come with the additional accessories initially.

    CPAP Machine Parts

    • Some CPAP machine models run on electricity, while a few models are powered by rechargeable batteries. CPAP supply dealers sell replacement power cords, battery packs and cells, converters and inverters for the various models that allow sleep apnea patients to power CPAP machines in battery-powered vehicles and boats.

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