by eric@respshop.com | Jul 30, 2022 | CPAP Machines, CPAP Usage and Troubleshooting
What Is AHI? AHI stands for Apnea-Hypopnea Index. An apnea is a pause in breathing – it is when your breathing stops completely for a time. On the other hand, a hypopnea is an episode of shallow breathing. The Apnea-Hypopnea Index measures the severity of your sleep... by eric@respshop.com | Jul 29, 2022 | CPAP Masks, Mask Usage and Troubleshooting
If you’ve ever looked into your bathroom mirror and groaned at the CPAP mask marks on your face, wondering how to get rid of them before work, you are not alone. Many CPAP users wake up to find evidence of their masks etched onto their faces. Whether it’s... by eric@respshop.com | Jul 27, 2022 | CPAP Masks, Mask Purchase Resources
The AirFit and AirTouch CPAP mask designs have three differences: Cushion material Durability Cost The main difference between the two designs of masks is the cushion material. The cushion on the AirFit masks is made of silicone. The cushion on the AirTouch masks is... by eric@respshop.com | Jul 25, 2022 | Coping with Sleep Apnea, CPAP Masks, Mask Purchase Resources, Sleep Apnea Resources
Full Face CPAP Masks Used to Be Less Comfortable Full-face CPAP mask options have changed a lot over the last few years. The ResMed Quattro is what many people think of as the full face mask. But these days numerous masks labeled as full-face masks are far less... by eric@respshop.com | Jul 23, 2022 | Sleep Apnea Resources, Sleep Studies
The physician orders for CPAP might look like some sort of puzzling code, especially if you are new to CPAP or BiPAP. In this short guide, we’ll explain what all those numbers on your CPAP prescription mean, after you take a sleep test at home or in clinic. Basically,... 