A Respironics Cpap Machine Is A Long Lasting Piece Of Equipment
If You Take Care Of It

You can extend the life of your respironics cpap machine (and humidifiers) and create the airway comfort you want with it by following a few simple tips. Although most medical respironics cpap machines and humidifiers are pretty sturdy, and they're not generally used in environments that cause a lot of wear and tear, it's still important to practice good maintenance to reduce the need for equipment replacement and frequent repair.

In fact, medical humidifiers (and the cpap machine itself) are rather hard to destruct. But respironics accessories aren't indestructible and really should be replaced on a regular basis to keep up with your needed apnea therapy and provide desired comfort. To prevent problems with bacterial growth and infection, you should replace your nasal mask for example, every 6 months (at least once a year). The only things that need to be replaced on the machine itself are the filters.

Replacing your auto pressure nasal mask, tubing, and filters will help you to keep your machine in a working condition clean, but you can also regularly wash your nasal mask and tubing in soap and water. This will too, reduce bacterial growth and allow you to benefit from your therapy in comfort.

Try these tips and see if you can't get your therapy machine to outlast your sleep apnea!

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Nicole Miller is a successful author and regular contributor to sleep-disorders-help.com.