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...
? In this video we’re going to discuss the latest ResMed CPAP Full Face Mask, the AirTouch F20. It’s a great mask that is very easy it is to put on and off. Now we’re going to discuss the memory foam cushion, the first of its kind in any CPAP mask....
CPAP can be a tricky therapy to get used to, throw in a bit of claustrophobia and it makes it even trickier. I see a lot of people (and I reckon I don’t see a lot of people) who are concerned about how they will react to having something on their face blowing...
We recommend changing the filter on your CPAP device every 3-6 months and taking it out and giving it a flick every fortnight or so. If you live in a dusty environment, we advise paying extra attention to this. In the short term I don’t think you will notice too...
All CPAP tubing is compatible with the CPAP masks. The biggest issue we see is that connectors from old masks are left in the end of the tubes. The attached video shows what to look for and how to pull the old connectors out. If the tubing is too loose for the mask,...
A lot of patients come to me and tell me that they are “a mouth breather and need a full face mask”. This is the case sometimes, but quite often we will find that if a patient tries a nasal mask, it will help to open the nasal airway and allow them to...