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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.

 

 

 

CPAPs and Halloween

You may not know it, but there are actually several connections between Halloween, CPAPs and sleep apnea.

You may not know it, but there are actually several connections between Halloween, CPAPs and sleep apnea.

 

Halloween is just around the corner, and CPAPCentral.com knows you’re excited. Believe it or not, there is actually more of a connection between Halloween and CPAP than you might think. From enjoying your candy to using your mask as part of your costume, Halloween and sleep apnea therapy go hand in hand. We want everyone to have fun on Halloween, and get a good night’s sleep going into November and beyond. Let’s explore the connection between Halloween, sleep apnea and CPAP use.

Careful with Candy

Candy is as much a part of Halloween as turkey is a part of Thanksgiving. But for people with sleep apnea, and even for those who don’t have the disorder, candy needs to be enjoyed in moderation. Type 2 diabetes is among the risk factors that can lead to sleep apnea, as well as several other health problems. So, don’t overindulge on candy to reduce your risk.

Eating too much candy, especially chocolate, can keep you awake at night. Chocolate contains caffeine, and the darker the chocolate is, the more caffeine it contains.  Consuming caffeine, especially in the afternoon and evening can interfere with your sleep. So, while it is fun to eat candy on Halloween night, don’t over indulge if you want to wake up feeling refreshed on November 1st.

CPAP Costumes

Why not embrace your CPAP mask and use it as part of your costume? If you’re looking for a leg-up on the costume contest competition, your CPAP mask gives you an extra prop that not everyone else will have. Here are some ideas to help you use your CPAP mask as part of a Halloween costume.

  • Bane: This one has become very popular in recent years since the release of the film “The Dark Knight Rises” in 2012. To play Batman’s nemesis, Bane, all you need is your CPAP mask, a flesh-colored swim cap and a heavy coat.
  • Scuba Diver: Give yourself the look of someone about to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Your CPAP mask will act as your scuba mask, and then all you need to add are swim goggles and a compression shirt to mimic a wetsuit.
  • Fighter Pilot: Whether you’re looking to be Maverick or Goose, your CPAP mask can be part of your costume to become the perfect fighter pilot. To complete the outfit, you’ll need a motorcycle helmet and a jumpsuit.

CPAPCentral.com wishes everyone a happy and safe Halloween. If you need a new CPAP mask, or other CPAP supplies, contact us and we’ll help you get restocked.