11 Comfort Upgrades For Your Sleep Therapy

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We know that getting comfortable with your CPAP therapy is often a challenge for many CPAP users. We also understand that achieving a certain level of comfort is extremely important in order for your sleep therapy to be effective. There are several products available that can provide solutions to some common issues that CPAP users encounter. We have found that the following items can make a real difference in the quality and overall comfort of your sleep. 1. Heated Humidification CPAP users often report having dry nasal passages or a dry throat from their sleep therapy. The problem may be compounded when your air conditioning or heater is on, which removes moisture from the air. A dry swollen throat may even increase the number of apneas you experience and could change the amount of pressure needed for effective therapy. Adding humidification to your CPAP therapy can significantly improve your comfort level and therapy effectiveness. The warm, moist air provided by a heated humidifier gives gentle relief, making it easier to breathe and sleep in comfort. Most machines have a matching integrated heated humidifier available. If you need assistance finding the correct humidifier for your CPAP machine, please email or call us at 1-800-356-5221. Be Nice To Your Nose and Throat - Get a Heated Humidifier 4.5 out of 5 Stars 2. CPAP Moisture Therapy Cream Another common problem CPAP users experience are skin irritations, such as dryness, cracking, and chafing, from the use of their CPAP mask. Petroleum-based products should not be used with CPAP masks since most are made of silicone. Petroleum breaks down the silicone on CPAP masks causing damage and a shortened life span of the mask. The solution is CPAP Moisture Therapy Cream. This cream is an emollient containing Aloe Vera and Emu Oil with Vitamins A and E. It has no petroleum-based products and will not damage your CPAP gear.Apply to the affected areas as often as needed. If using nasal pilows you should apply the cream to the outside and inside of the nares or nasal passages. Stop Skin Irritation - Get the CPAP Moisture Therapy Cream 3. SnuggleStrap CPAP Mask Strap Covers Have you ever woken up with red marks or lines on your face caused by the straps on your CPAP headgear? The SnuggleStrap is a wonderful solution that can really help eliminate or reduce those red marks or lines on your face and make wearing the mask more comfortable. Made out of a soft, breathable, fleece material with Velcro connectors to secure them to your mask straps, the SnuggleStraps are very popular with our customers for a good reason. The SnuggleStraps may be used on the top straps, bottom straps, or both. Make Your Mask More Comfortable - Get Snuggle Straps 4.6 out of 5 Stars 4. NeilMed Sinus and Nasal Relief Products We carry three NeilMed products which are formulated to help relieve sinus irritation and dryness caused by allergies, CPAP therapy, sinus pressure, cold and flu nasal symptoms, irritation, post nasal drip and congestion. Some people use this every day in their CPAP therapy and others use it only when they are sick with a cold or flu or during allergy season. Either way, these products can provide much needed relief and comfort. Keep Your Sinuses Hydrated - View NeilMed Sinus Products 5. Pur-Sleep Aromatherapy for CPAP Machines We did a newsletter on the Pur-Sleep Story awhile back. Pur-Sleep is a line of holistic aromatherapy products designed specifically for use in connection with all types CPAP equipment. The Pur-Sleep Diffuser lightly scents the air with one of several fragrances available, as the air is drawn into the CPAP machine. Many CPAP users have reported that the Pur-Sleep products have had a highly positive impact on the comfort of their CPAP therapy and the quality of their sleep. Also, we now carry the Pur-Sleep AirCandy line of scents. Sweeten Your Dreams - View All Pur-Sleep Products 6. HoseBuddy and the New Travel HoseBuddy Over 100 CPAP users have given the HoseBuddy Tangle Free CPAP Hose Suspension System an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 Stars which says a lot about the HoseBuddy. These products are well made, come with a 30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee, a Limited Lifetime Warranty, and can truly make a difference in the comfort level of your sleep therapy. Many of our customers asked for a travel version of the HoseBuddy, which we now have in stock. Stop Fighting With Your CPAP Hose - Get A HoseBuddy 7. Pillows Designed For CPAP Users Are mask leaks and pain preventing you from finding a comfortable night's sleep? Have you tried every mask available and still experience leaks? It could be that your pillow is creating the problem and not your CPAP mask. If you are using a traditional pillow it is likely that your mask is not being positioned properly as you sleep. If you or a loved one can't find comfort with a traditional pillow you should consider one of these specially designed pillows for CPAP users. Great for side sleepers. Reduce Mask Leaks - Get a CPAP Pillow 8. SnuggleHose CPAP Hose Covers We featured the SnuggleHose Story a few months ago in our newsletter. Their products have several comfort providing benefits for the CPAP user. The SnuggleHose helps prevent rainout or water condensation in your CPAP hose and mask. It makes the hose feel good to the touch and eliminates the 'medical' look of the CPAP tubing. Additionally, it reduces noise from your hose rubbing up against furniture. The SnuggleHose comes in several colors and is made of a soft fleece material. Which would you rather rub up against? Soft fleece or cold plastic? Soften Your Hose and Reduce Rainout - Get A SnuggleHose 9. Control III Disinfectant CPAP Cleaning Solution Control III is a concentrated disinfectant and germicide formulated for use on pre-cleaned surfaces and is used extensively in sleep labs and hospitals. Now you can have the same cleaning power at home for your CPAP mask and parts, or other respiratory equipment. Control III is an effective and time tested product that has been on the market since 1974 and is also one of our most popular items. Disinfect Your CPAP Supplies - Buy Controll III Concentrate 4.6 out of 5 Stars 10. Citrus II CPAP Mask Wipes Easy and convenient to use, the Citrus II CPAP Mask Wipes are formulated from natural ingredients and are great for every day CPAP cleaning needs. There is no need to rinse. Simply use the wipes to remove dirt, oils, dust, or other particulate matter, and let it dry for a few seconds. These wipes will deodorize, refresh, and clean your mask without leaving a lingering after-smell. Get That Fresh and Clean Feeling - Buy Citrus II Mask Wipes 11. Bacteria Filters If you have allergies or just want to make sure the air you breathe is ultra-clean, then check out these In-line Outlet Bacteria Filters for CPAP or BiPAP machines. This filter cleans the air as it leaves a CPAP or BiLevel machine and provides an extra layer of particle filtration. Be sure to read our In House Comments if you use an Auto-Adjusting CPAP or APAP machine or if you use a Heated Humidifier as this item may not be suitable for use with your equipment. Got Allergies? - Get In-line Outlet Bacteria Filters

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