CPAP

22 02, 2023

Sleep apnea is ‘more than a snore’

2023-02-22T18:03:03+00:00February 22, 2023|CPAP, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorders, Snoring, Treatment & Therapy|

The new national “More than a Snore” campaign raises awareness of obstructive sleep apnea, a serious, but treatable, condition that causes you to stop breathing during sleep. “This campaign will raise national awareness of obstructive sleep apnea and encourage undiagnosed patients to advocate for [...]

12 09, 2022

New video encourages kids to feel more comfortable using CPAP

2023-01-17T19:51:45+00:00September 12, 2022|Children, CPAP, Sleep Apnea, Treatment & Therapy|

A new video offers tips to help kids with sleep apnea adjust to using a CPAP machine and understand how the treatment will help them. Sleep apnea occurs when the muscles in the back of the throat relax, causing a reduction in breathing or breathing [...]

28 07, 2021

Philips PAP device recall: FAQs for patients

2023-01-19T18:04:10+00:00July 28, 2021|CPAP, Featured, Safety|

On June 14, Philips issued a voluntary recall for specific Philips Respironics devices. These include CPAP and BPAP devices to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the recall. Where can I find information about the recall? The [...]

19 06, 2021

Philips PAP device recall: Guidance for patients

2023-01-19T18:05:08+00:00June 19, 2021|CPAP, Featured, Safety|

On June 14, Philips issued a voluntary recall for specific Philips Respironics devices. These include CPAP and BPAP devices to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Most of the recalled devices are first-generation DreamStation products. Unsafe Foam The recall is related to the type of [...]

16 04, 2020

Ventilator shortage: CPAP device donations

2023-01-19T17:51:53+00:00April 16, 2020|CPAP, Sleep Apnea|

Across the country, there is a shortage of the ventilators that hospitals need to provide care for people who have COVID-19. Multiple groups are developing strategies to modify PAP machines so that they can be used as ventilators. One of these groups is the [...]

3 04, 2020

Sleep doctor answers questions about COVID-19 and sleep

2023-01-19T17:50:11+00:00April 3, 2020|CPAP, Sleep Apnea|

In this video, Dr. Raj Dasgupta answers questions about COVID-19 and sleep submitted by the public to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Dr. Dasgupta covers topics such as CPAP use at home, cleaning CPAP, ventilators, and medication usage. Rajkumar (Raj) Dasgupta, MD, FACP, [...]

18 03, 2020

Coronavirus FAQs: CPAP tips for sleep apnea patients

2023-01-19T17:46:14+00:00March 18, 2020|CPAP, Sleep Apnea|

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) Public Safety Committee is responding to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the coronavirus (COVID-19). Read questions submitted by patients who have obstructive sleep apnea. The AASM encourages you to follow the CDC tips on how to prepare [...]

16 05, 2019

Is sleep apnea a pre-existing condition for life insurance?

2022-08-16T18:26:07+00:00May 16, 2019|CPAP, Sleep Apnea|

When most obstructive sleep apnea patients think about “insurance,” they typically ask questions like, “Are my CPAP supplies covered by insurance?” or, “Will my sleep study be covered by insurance?” or, “Is my durable medical equipment provider in-network with my PPO?” Of course, these [...]

8 05, 2019

Does insurance cover my CPAP machine?

2022-07-11T18:22:19+00:00May 8, 2019|CPAP, Sleep Apnea|

If you have obstructive sleep apnea, you may be wondering if your health care insurance will cover the cost of a CPAP machine. The short answer is – probably. Most private health insurance policies cover positive airway pressure (PAP) equipment, like CPAP machines and [...]

21 03, 2019

What happens to my positive airway pressure data?

2022-07-12T17:59:04+00:00March 21, 2019|CPAP, Sleep Apnea|

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is the gold standard for treating obstructive sleep apnea. The CPAP machine provides a constant stream of pressurized air during sleep. This airflow keeps your airway open. Other positive airway pressure (PAP) treatments include: BPAP (bilevel positive airway [...]

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