Sleep Therapy Equipment
General PAP Questions
- What do I do when I receive my new device and equipment?
- I have a CPAP prescription from outside the United States — can I use this to purchase a CPAP machine?
- Will insurance pay for a CPAP machine?
- Do I need a new sleep test for a new CPAP machine?
- Once I get my results back, how do I get sized for a PAP machine? Is that able to be done virtually or would I have to take the results to a doctor in person?
Getting Used to PAP Therapy
- I'm having a hard time getting used to PAP therapy, and I don’t like wearing the mask to bed. What can I do?
- What can I do to stop my mask from irritating me and causing soreness and bruising?
- How do I stop pulling my machine off the nightstand?
- How do I stop getting tangled in my tubing during the night?
- Why are my eyes dry and swollen in the morning after using PAP?
- Why are my nasal pillows causing soreness?
PAP Mask Questions
PAP Troubleshooting
- My machine stopped working, what do I do?
- Why is my PAP machine giving me gas and stomach bloat?
- The pressure is making it difficult for me to fall asleep, what can I do?
- How do I stop my pillow from breaking my mask seal when I sleep on my side or stomach?
- Why am I still snoring?
- Why does my BiPAP machine feel like it's not breathing with me?
PAP Care and Maintenance
- How often do I need to reorder supplies?
- How do I stop water from getting in my tubing?
- What happens if I spill water on to my PAP machine?
- What is the white/pinkish film in my humidifier water chamber?
- My bed partner is complaining of a loud noise coming from the machine. What is causing this?
- Why do I keep taking my mask off during the night while I am sleeping?