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Cleaning and Maintenance of CPAP Equipment
If you’re looking for the most therapeutic benefit out of CPAP treatment, proper cleaning and maintenance is critical.
The bad news: CPAP equipment is constantly creating and handling with warm, humid air (either from the humidifier or your breath). This is a perfect breeding ground for bacteria, mold and yeast if not regularly cleaned and disinfected. Additionally, as components break down, performance suffers due to air leak.
The good news: Proper cleaning and maintenance is pretty straight forward. This post will offer a few simple tips to follow for better sleep wellness.
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Home Sleep Tests and the Transportation Industry
About 28% of commercial truck drivers suffer from sleep apnea1. While the rest of the country also has high rates, commercial truck drivers at risk may need to be tested and compliant on OSA therapy to maintain their Commercial Drivers Licence (CDL). Managing a prescription for a sleep test and finding your way into a sleep lab for a 1 - 2 night test creates a nightmare scenario.
Before COVID-19 changed our world, about 70% of all sleep testing was done in sleep labs. It’s estimated that the market will shift to 70% home sleep...
Sleep Apnea may accelerate aging process, especially for women.
Why Nasal Breathing Is Best
Sleeping more on weekends doesn't make up for sleep loss.
Do you snore?
Are you often tired during the day?
Have you been told you gasp for air or stop breathing during sleep?
Do you have high blood pressure?
Is your neck size greater than 16 inches (for females) or 17 inches (for males)?
