Ask The Sleep Experts

I was recently diagnosed with sleep apnea and I was advised to purchase a CPAP sleep apnea machine. Are these machines effective in treating sleep apnea? How do CPAP sleep apnea machines work? Where can I purchase them? And, are there some guidelines that I should follow in getting one? (more…)

I’ve been prescribed a CPAP recently and I’m getting one soon at the insistence of my doctor. Since this is my first time to use one, I am wondering if you can give me tips on caring for it, specifically in cleaning the CPAP machine. I tried one at the sleep center and I noticed its got a lot of parts and the cleaning part of it really worries me. A little help on this would be greatly appreciated. (more…)

How do I get myself a CPAP machine complete with my CPAP mask of choice and other accessories without having to shoulder the expenses? Equipments like these are quite expensive for me and I am wondering if it is covered by insurance. What do medical equipment suppliers of CPAP masks require to qualify for insurance coverage? (more…)