Nov 15th 2022
When to Replace CPAP Supplies
CPAP therapy is one of the best treatments for those suffering from sleep apnea and other sleeping disorders. It helps to ensure you get a good night's rest and protects against the long-term health effects sleep apnea can cause. However, the component parts of your CPAP therapy, such as your CPAP machine and masks, will wear out and need to be replaced over time. Luckily, CPAP Liquidators is an online retailer for the best CPAP and BiPAP therapy equipment and supplies. Learn when you should replace common CPAP equipment items, and shop online today!
Your CPAP or BiPAP Machine
Your CPAP or BiPAP machine works hard all night long, 365 days a year, delivering you pressurized air so you can sleep better. It's best to replace your CPAP device every three to seven years. While most CPAP machines will last much longer, due to the changes in technology, replacing your CPAP or BiPAP machine more frequently can help ensure you have the best possible CPAP therapy.
Your CPAP Mask
Your CPAP mask should be replaced every three months or so. Since you use this part of your CPAP machine every night and it's responsible for delivering pressurized air to your airways, it gets a lot of use. If your CPAP or BiPAP mask is having a lot of leaks, it becomes loose, or it becomes uncomfortable to wear, you should take that as a sign it needs to be replaced.
Your CPAP Filters
CPAP filters fit inside your CPAP machine and help to clean the air that you breathe every night. Just like other air filters you are familiar with, such as your car or your home's air filter, this can become clogged with dirt, dust, and grime. You should be replacing your CPAP or BiPAP machine's air filters once every two weeks or so. You should check them for signs of wear and discoloration, too.
Your CPAP Headgear
Your CPAP headgear and/or chin strap should be replaced once every six months. Your CPAP or BiPAP headgear is what wraps around your head or chin and secures your mask to your face at night. Headgear can lose their elasticity and not fit as tightly, which can impact your sleep apnea treatment. If this happens, it's time for a replacement.
Your CPAP Tubing
Every CPAP or BiPAP machine has tubing that connects your CPAP machine to your masks. This tubing gets a lot of use as it carries both air and moisture if you use a humidifier every night. Tubing can develop small tears or even kinks from your sleeping movements over time, which can constrict air or cause air to leak. It's best to replace your CPAP or BiPAP tubing every three months for optimal efficiency.
Your CPAP Humidifier
Most modern CPAP and BiPAP machines come with a humidifier because it works wonders in cutting down on some unpleasant side effects, such as dry mouth and nasal passages. CPAP humidifier chambers should be replaced every six months or so. Some signs that you should replace your humidifier chamber are if you see a crack or mineral buildup. Cracks tend to trap bacteria, which can be harmful if inhaled.
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