The Best CPAP Machine Accessories

Buying Guide

There are many people who suffer from sleep apnea, which can make having a good night’s rest not only difficult but dangerous. A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is typically the ongoing treatment prescribed for this type of sleep disorder. If your breathing tends to  pause when you’re asleep, it is usually because the airways in your throat get blocked or start to collapse. A CPAP machine ensures that you continue to breathe normally by sending a steady stream of air into your mouth and nose while you get some sleep.

If you’re considering getting a CPAP machine or already have one, you’ll also need some important accessories to go along with it. These CPAP accessories will enhance your experience with the CPAP machine and ensure you’re able to sleep safely and comfortably. The CPAP machine also comes with a CPAP mask as well as the tubing and hose that connects the mask to the machine.

In addition to these items, you may want to also consider getting a CPAP hose holder which you can use to hang up the hose while the machine is not in use. This will help your bedroom space look a lot neater and tidier. Another great accessory that many people like to use with a CPAP machine is a humidifier. This machine adds moisture into the air and helps to reduce certain side effects you may experience while using a CPAP machine, such as a dry mouth, nasal congestion and a sore throat. Some people prefer to use a heated hose rather than a regular one. This type of hose warms the airflow so that breathing it in while you’re asleep is more comfortable. This type of hose also prevents the moisture in the tube from condensing.

• CPAP machine require an air filter to run properly. These filters are designed to remove any normal household dust and pollen that may be floating around, so that you don’t breathe them in as you sleep. The filters for a CPAP machine should be ultra fine so that they can remove any harmful debris in the air. Typically, filters should be replaced once a month. Some reusable filters can go as long as 90 days before they have to be changed.
• If you choose to go with a reusable filter, it’s best to remove it and wash it out every two weeks. This helps to ensure it is working properly and continuing to remove pollen and dust from the pressurized airflow.
• While CPAP machine’s aren’t large, you still need space to keep them near you while using them at night. Some people have enough room on their nightstand to place their CPAP machine. Others require a special stand just for the machine. These CPAP stands are like a small shelf that attaches to your mattress or bed. It’s just large enough for a CPAP machine and does not have extra room to hold anything else. It shouldn’t be used as your nightstand.
• It’s important to disinfect your CPAP machine, mask, tubing and accessories on a regular basis. Because this is a specialized machine, there are specialized cleaners that should be used with it. These CPAP disinfectants are gentle and don’t include any harsh chemicals or fumes. This is especially important because the cleaners may leave some residue inside the machine and you don’t want to breathe it in accidentally.