Your doctor has recently prescribed a CPAP machine for your sleep apnea. Many are on the market, so invest some of your time and research these machines. Because of the upswing in the diagnoses of sleep apnea, many companies manufacture them.
If you travel often on business, you may or may not know that the Department of Transportation stipulates that when you take your machine with you, it does not count as one of your carry on items! That is great news.
This review will feature the machine only. Why? The CPAP mask and machine are purchased separately. That is why you want to do your product reviews. If your medical insurance does not cover these costs and you are paying out of pocket, you want to make a wise decision. Here are two types of CPAP machines to look at to get you started.
SleepStyle 242 CPAP Machine with Built in Heated Humidifier - This machine has a memory stick, which monitors your breathing. The software is built in making it easy to use. If you live in a dry climate, the humidifier is a handy feature. The reviews for this machine gave positive feedback to a very expensive machine, the S9 Escape made by Resmed. The machine is small, sleek and good for travel. It is a product that is fully customizable and has a super quiet sound. The product has built in reminders for accessory replacements.
The Sandman Duo ST BiLevel CPAP Machine with Built In Heated Humidifier - this is a good product for those who have obstructive and central apnea which requires different pressures. The machine has "adaptive algorithm" in the machine. The software gives limited data but seems to provide enough to state that the machine is working to meet the needs of the patient. Once the pressures and settings were set, the machine does a great job.
Researching CPAP machines will be time well spent. There is a machine that will work with your sleep apnea. You won't have to make this decision yourself, as your doctor will provide technical resource, but be intelligent and look into all the makes and models.
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