Today is the first day back in the office for the year and we have already had some weary travelers in seeking better alternatives ahead of their next holiday or camping trip. Rest assured, we have heard your questions and have some answers for you. “Is there...
Are you noticing that the cushion on your P10 just doesn’t feel quite right? A common problem we see when patients come in with their P10 masks is that the inner silicon layer of their cushion has inverted (Picture 1). This can cause excessive noise and discomfort...
When you are having trouble with your CPAP therapy, your CPAP therapy provider is often your first port of call. Having a good CPAP therapist can make a lot of difference to your overall CPAP experience. Here are some things your therapist can help with. ...
Are you sick of carrying around your big CPAP machine when away from home? The CPAP machines of yesteryear are quite cumbersome devices. They take up a lot of space on your bedside table. They are heavy to carry when you are travelling and also take up a lot of...
Keep the dust out of your CPAP machine CPAP machines get a lot of use. A lot more than you probably expect. If you wear your CPAP device each night for 8 hours, this will equate to over 2900 hours a year! When you start to think of other motor devices and how...
Is your CPAP device controlling your Sleep Apnea effectively? The most important part of CPAP therapy is ensuring that your equipment is actually treating your Sleep Apnea. If the Sleep Apnea is not properly under control, then it defeats the purpose of...
Frequently we hear patient’s report to us that they are mouth breathers and will only be able to tolerate a full face CPAP mask. This belief will often stop people from trialling a nasal CPAP mask or a nasal pillow CPAP mask. Can I use a nasal CPAP mask if I am a...
Generally speaking, people who have bought a CPAP have had a trial for a little while, worked out what equipment they are using and are starting to notice some benefits from wearing the mask overnight. The first few months after that initial get used to period, are...
A question that is commonly posed to us is “Can I still use my old CPAP machine or do I need to upgrade?” When using CPAP, the most important question is “Is the CPAP machine treating my sleep apnea and snoring?” There are two ways we can go...
What if there is a power failure and your CPAP machine stops working?…. or there is no access to power where you currently are? Then you will certainly need a backup plan, and Medistrom can help with that, with the Pilot-24. I’m now going to take you...
Will the AirMini treat my sleep apnoea effectively? The ResMed AirMini will treat sleep apnoea and snoring effectively. It is capable to be used in AutoSet, AutoSet For Her and Elite (Fixed Pressure) mode. The Algorithm in the AutoSet and AutoSet For Her machines is...
