CPAP Diaries: When am I eligible for new, clean supplies?

“It’s been six months since I started using CPAP therapy and I need new supplies.  Is there a way to quickly and easily order replacement supplies?” You can order new filters for your specific device, a new water chamber, new tubing, a new mask and headgear.  You can also order new cushions and replacement parts [...]

CPAP Diaries: Starting Therapy Again

CPAP Diaries: Starting therapy again…   I was given a CPAP several years ago but stopped using it.  At my last doctor visit I was told to start using my machine.  I am nervous to try it again.  What can I do to ease back into therapy?   Your Physician is correct.  Untreated sleep apnea [...]

Remember this guy? Shaq attacks Sleep Apnea

CPAP Diaries: Sweet Dreams on Earth Day

  “What are some simple steps I can take to improve my environment around me, and therefore my overall health and the effectiveness of my CPAP therapy?”  We often talk about saving the earth by living green.   What we don’t talk about is that by improving the environment around us, we are literately saving ourselves.   [...]

NEW! Now you can order your CPAP replacement equipment online!

Visit alpinepaptherapy.com to order your new supplies today!   Through Alpine Home Medical you now have the opportunity to order your PAP therapy replacement equipment online! Simply select the items you would like replaced, add them to your card, and checkout.   No payment is due at the time you place your order, because once that order [...]

NEW! Now order your CPAP replacement supplies online!

Visit alpinepaptherapy.com to order your new supplies today!   Through Alpine Home Medical you now have the opportunity to order your PAP therapy replacement equipment online! Simply select the items you would like replaced, add them to your card, and checkout.   No payment is due at the time you place your order, because once [...]

CPAP Diaries: Is CPAP therapy life-long?

In general the answer is yes, but not always.  Many factors contribute to Obstructive Sleep Apnea.  Each individual is unique.  You have been prescribed a specific pressure required to hold your airway open.  Factors that affect your obstruction and your prescribed pressure are; the size of your airway, excessive tissues in your airway, muscle tone, [...]

CPAP Diaries: Getting used to the air pressure.

“I can’t get use to the strong pressure.  What can I do?” Many people have difficulty adjusting to the sensations positive pressure creates.  There are two great tools you can use to help: One of the best tools while adjusting to PAP therapy is the use of your Ramp feature.  The Ramp feature allows you [...]

CPAP Diaries: Leaky Masks

CPAP Diaries:  “My mask is leaking air and waking me up.  What can I do?”    Mask leaks can occur for several different reasons: The most common reason for mask leak is the age of your mask.  The oil in your skin deteriorates the cushion of your PAP mask, causing the cushion to become less tacky.  [...]

CPAP Diaries: Dry Mouth?

Tips and tricks for CPAP use:                   “Why is my mouth so dry when I wake up?” Mouth and throat dryness can be caused by several different reasons. If you are using a nasal mask or nasal pillows it might be that you are a mouth breather. Opening your mouth while using a nasal [...]