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How do you get electricity for a CPAP sleep machine while sleeping?
Most CPAP machines plug directly in the wall. If you're talking about using a CPAP while camping or somewhere without power, you can buy batteries specifically for your CPAP machine.
Can the pressure of a CPAP machine damage a person's ears?
A CPAP machine can damage a person'a ears. The CPAP blows air into the middle ear using pressure and causes problems that are difficult to treat.
Can your cpap machine pressure be too high?
Yes. Excessively high pressures will cause the mask to leak and affect the CPAP's performance.
When using a cpap with oxygen is it normal for you oxygen level to be upon waking?
The oxygen levels achieved when using a CPAP machine will vary depending on your needs, the setting of the machine, and your normal breathing rates and body functions.
While using a cpap do you still snore?
It doesn't stop it, but it can limit the extent of snoring.A good CPAP machine will detect snoring and adjust the airflow to stop or limit the snores.
How do you connect cpap mask?
The CPAP mask is connected to the machine using special tubing also known as a hose. One end of the hose connects to an elbow or an adapter on the bottom of the mask. The other end of the hose connects to the CPAP machine output joint. It should fit snuggly, but not be difficult to attach. If it is, then you may not have the right size hosing or adapter for the mask/machine you are using and should contact your Respiratory Therapist, Physician, or CPAP supplier for help in trouble shooting this problem.
What is VA disability rating for mild sleep apnea with CPAP machine?
How many times does a person have to stop breathing during sleep to have sleep apnea?
Why do you wake upwith head cold symptoms after using your cpap machine?
It may be because you are not using a humidifier integrated with the CPAP machine. The constant flow of dry air can be quite irritating causing coughing and sore throats among other things.
Will Illinois medicaid pay for a CPAP machine?
yes
Can you sell a cpap machine online?
Yes it can be sold to either a company or as a person to person sale. A prescription is not required to purchase a CPAP machine from a person. However, most companies will not sell a machine without a prescription.
Can you put camphor in the water in your husbands Cpap machine?
Nothing should be added to the water in the humidifier. The only thing that should be put here is STERILE or DISTILLED Water. Adding anything else can cause adverse affects to the humidifier rendering it inoperable. Certain additives can also allow the growth of bacteria which would then be breathed into the lungs. There are aromatherapy options that can be used with CPAP machines by using a third party applicator system to allow the use of aromatherapy while under CPAP therapy. These can be obtained through some CPAP suppliers.
What is ramp on a CPAP machine?
Ramp is a comfort feature on a CPAP machine. The ramp function increases the pressure gradually until it reaches the prescribed pressure. Some CPAP users find this gradual increase to be more comfortable than starting with the higher pressure prescribed.
