A CPAP Machine That Won't Stop Beeping

According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, two types of sleep apnea exist: obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea. Nine out of 10 individuals have obstructive sleep apnea, which is the most common kind.



One way of treating individuals who have sleep apnea is through a machine called a CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure device. Included in this device is a mask, tubing and a fan. The CPAP uses air pressure to open your throat and push your tongue forward. Air is then allowed to pass through your throat, reducing snoring and preventing apnea from occurring.



If your CPAP machine starts inadvertently beeping, troubleshoot the machine to stop the beeping on your own before contacting a professional about fixing it.

Things You'll Need

• Owner's manual for CPAP machine

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Instructions

• 1

  Check your mask. If you have accidentally thrown you mask off sometime during the night or if the mask does not have the proper amount of suction, causing air to escape, these could be reasons why your machine is beeping. In addition, if you are wearing a nasal mask and you happen to be a mouth breather, you could be causing the machine to beep. If this is the case, make an appointment to see your CPAP supplier to be fitted for a full-face mask.

• 2

  Check the hose for a disconnection either from the mask or the machine itself. Beeping could occur if this happens.

• 3

  Check if the auto-off feature on the machine is turned on, if your CPAP machine comes with this feature. If you're not sure if your machine has this function, consult your owner's manual or call your medical supplier. Scroll through your CPAP machine's settings until you reach the auto-off feature. Turn the setting to the "off" position if it is in the "on" position.

• 4

  Turn your CPAP machine off for five minutes. Restart your CPAP machine, which should no longer be beeping.