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Accessorize! Additional Items to Help with Your Sleep Apnea Therapy

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If you’re attuned to the world of fashion at all, you might be familiar with the phrase, “accessorize accessorize accessorize.” The right accessories can completely change the look of an outfit, and can turn a casual set of clothes into formal chic.

The same can be applied to sleep apnea therapy. You can take the same CPAP machine and apply different accessories to it, turning it from minimalist apparatus to a haven of sleep and comfort.

As CPAP Central sees it, the more comfortable you are, the more likely you will remain CPAP-compliant. Here are a few items we’ve seen that help patients become successful in their sleep apnea therapy:

Heated CPAP Humidifiers: A common complaint among CPAP users is that they wake up with dry sinuses and itchy noses. This can happen year-round, but it gets worse as the winter months begin. An easy solution to that is to use a heated CPAP humidifier. It will moisten the air coming from your CPAP machine, giving relief to dried-out nostrils.

Heated CPAP Tubing: CPAP users who decide to install a humidifier sometimes find themselves battling “rainout,” where water builds up within the CPAP hose, making it impossible to use. One solution is to purchase a heated CPAP tube, which eliminates rainout with constant temperature and humidity control.

CPAP Hose Lift: Active sleepers often have trouble with their CPAP hoses becoming tangled as they switch positions in the night. A CPAP hose lift can help by elevating the tubing so it is not lying next to you as you sleep.

CPAP Nasal Pads: CPAP nasal pads can help your CPAP mask feel much better and allow you to sleep more comfortably. The pads are designed to prevent skin irritations and marks from the mask if it fits too tightly.

CPAP Central is your one-stop shop for everything CPAP. Our CPAP machines, CPAP masks, and accessories can take your sleep apnea therapy to the next level. Stop by today, or see our complete selection in our online catalog.

Finding the right CPAP mask for you

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“You want me to wear what??”

Those who are new to CPAP often have this reaction when it comes to the comfort of their CPAP mask. It’s part of the adjustment period that everyone goes through. CPAP Central wants you to be comfortable while you sleep with your CPAP mask and offers some hints on what to do to get used to wearing a mask at night.

You may need to try a few different styles of masks before you settle on one that works for you. This may be a full-face mask if you’re a nose and mouth breather or a simple nose mask if a full face mask makes you feel claustrophobic. A proper fit goes a long way for comfort.

Another trick to making your mask more comfortable is to soak it in warm, soapy water to loosen up the straps and soften the edges of the mask. Also, don’t forget to wash the straps and mask to clear off any facial oils after using it. Try different strap positions and tensions to find ones that allow the mask to seal while also being comfortable for you.

If it’s purely getting used to the therapy itself that isn’t allowing you to sleep at night, try wearing your mask while you’re awake. Put your mask on and turn on your machine for 30-45 minutes in the evening as you watch television to get used to it. You can even increase the time the more used to it you get.

Your CPAP mask and therapy are supposed to help you sleep, so if it is keeping you up initially, just think about the payoff from complying with the therapy and how that will help you in the long term. If you have any questions or concerns about your equipment or how to make things more comfortable, feel free to reach out to us here at CPAP Central. Our Live Chat is available 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday.

The Amara View Full Face CPAP Mask

The Amara View Full Face CPAP Mask gives you flexibility and better vision while using your CPAP machine.

Sleep apnea affects millions of people every night. For those who have been diagnosed, CPAP therapy offers the best relief from the symptoms of sleep apnea with the use of a CPAP machine and CPAP mask.

There are advances being made all the time in CPAP technology, and one of the latest advances will be of huge benefit for CPAP users who wear a full face mask when they use their CPAP machines. The Amara View Full Face Mask from Philips Respironics, makes wearing a full face CPAP mask a lot easier and more comfortable.

The Amara View features a brand-new, innovative design that you won’t find anywhere else. You’ll get the same therapy and effectiveness of other full face CPAP masks, but feel more comfortable with increased functionality. Thanks to its new, under-the-nose design, the Amara View doesn’t sit on the bridge of your nose like other full face masks. As a result, you don’t have to worry about nasal pressure or waking up with red marks on the bridge of your nose. Additionally, you’ll be able to save money on replacing mask liners and be more comfortable when you sleep!

The Amara View also helps the user relax. The under-the-nose design is paired with a unique headgear which doesn’t feature forehead stabilization, so you get a wider field of vision that allows you to wear glasses, read, watch television and use the computer while using your CPAP mask and machine. The Amara View also has the added benefit of being the smallest and most lightweight full face mask available.

You can pre-order the Amara View Full Face Mask from CPAPCentral.com right now! If you’re looking to do more while still using your CPAP mask, or are tired of waking up with red marks on the bridge of your nose, the Amara View is the answer you’ve been waiting for. You can learn more about the Amara View, or place an order, by calling us at 877-629-1316.

CPAP Masks and Facial Hair

There are steps you can take to make sure you have the right CPAP mask to go with your facial hair.

There are a lot of different kinds of CPAP masks out there. Some cover your whole face, while others leave your mouth uncovered and cover just your nose. The key with any CPAP mask, though, is to create an effective seal so that your CPAP therapy is as effective as it can be.

For men, however, another consideration must be taken into account. Men with facial hair have to be more selective about their CPAP masks. In observance of June as Men’s Health Month, CPAPCentral.com is proud to offer tips on finding the right mask to fit with your beard, mustache, goatee, or any other kind of facial hair, as well as tips for managing your facial hair to work with your current mask.

How Facial Hair Impacts Your CPAP Therapy

The biggest impact your facial hair has on your CPAP therapy is reducing the effectiveness of the seal for your CPAP mask. Facial hair creates a barrier between your mask and your skin, which leads to increased instances of mask leaks. This results in your CPAP therapy being less effective and your sleep apnea not being treated as effectively.

How to Improve Your CPAP Therapy

There are steps you can take to improve your CPAP therapy. First, consider shaving or trimming your facial hair. Completely shaving will be most effective in improving your current mask seal, but trimming down the thickness of your beard or mustache can help.

If you do need to switch masks, nasal pillow CPAP masks will likely bring the best luck because they insert right into your nostrils and have minimal contact with the face. The following nasal pillow masks have been effective for men with facial hair:

If you prefer a different style of mask, don’t worry, there are some other options that may also work well with facial hair. Nasal CPAP masks cover only your nose. Men with facial hair tend to prefer the following nasal masks:

Some men have even found that full face CPAP masks, which cover a larger area of your face including your mouth and nose, provide a comfortable and effective seal, even with facial hair. Full face masks that men with facial hair recommend are:

We hope that you find these tips helpful and that you are able to find the right CPAP mask to go with your facial hair. Nothing makes you look and feel better than being fully rested, and here at CPAPCentral.com it is our goal to help you achieve a good night sleep, no matter what your CPAP needs may be. If you have questions about any of these masks, or anything else related to your CPAP therapy, please contact us or visit our website to live chat with our experts.

RemZzzs®: How to Revitalize Your CPAP Mask

RemZzzs CPAP Mask Liners make using your CPAP machine more comfortable.

RemZzzs®: How to Revitalize Your CPAP Mask

Sleep apnea therapy is not always comfortable for some people. The silicone cushions of some CPAP masks can make red marks, sores and irritability of the general area on the user’s face. Thankfully, CPAPCentral.com offers a way to revitalize your CPAP mask with one simple product, RemZzzs® CPAP Mask Liners.

What are RemZzzs CPAP Mask Liners?

RemZzzs CPAP Mask Liners are specially designed pads that create a barrier between your skin and the silicone on your CPAP mask. This barrier is essential to increase the overall comfort of your CPAP mask! These liners offer more than just comfort. Check out some of the other benefits the RemZzzs CPAP Mask Liners offer.

Allows you to use your bedtime facial products
Helps to absorb oils and moisture on your face
Prevents red pressure marks and skin irritations
Eliminates or reduces noisy air leaks
Encourages healing of pressure sores on your face

How Can RemZzzs CPAP Mask Liners Improve Mask Seal?

The patented material of the RemZzzs Mask Liners can improve the seal of most CPAP masks by conforming to your facial features without adding pressure to your face. The mask liners can even comfortably conform to irritable scars, blemishes and even facial hair! According to RemZzzs studies, facial hair such as mustaches or beards did not interfere with the effectiveness of the RemZzzs CPAP Mask Liners.

Are you Ready to revitalize your CPAP Mask with RemZzzs?

CPAPCentral.com encourages you not to give up on your sleep apnea therapy because of uncomfortable or painful masks. The CPAP experts at CPAPCentral.com can help you select the right RemZzzs CPAP Mask Liner for your nasal CPAP mask or full face CPAP mask today. If you have any questions or concerns about options to increase the comfort of your CPAP mask, contact CPAPCentral.com today.