Improve your sleep with the top CPAP machines! Many of us have trouble sleeping, and in many cases, it is caused by sleep apnea - characterized by stoppages in breathing during sleep. The continuous positive airway pressure of a CPAP machine keeps the throat more fully open throughout the night to prevent the times when breathing stops. Sleep apnea must be diagnosed by a doctor after a sleep study and a prescription is needed to purchase CPAP medical equipment. The prescription will indicate what the pressure setting on the CPAP machine must be. The top 3 CPAP machines are ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet, Philips Respironics DreamStation Auto, and Drive DeVilbiss IntelliPAP Auto. Continue reading to find out which of these three machines is best for you.
The ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet has built in cellular technology, giving you remote access to device settings. It includes Smart Sense which starts the machine by simply breathing in, instead of hitting a start button. Tubing and mask are separate.The cost of the ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet ranges from $299 to $883.
The Phillips DreamStation Auto CPAP Machine has many advanced features to increase therapy effectiveness and comfort. This is an auto-adjusting machine automatically adjusting pressure during the night on a breath-by-breath basis to provide the optimum pressure needed. The Phillips DreamStation ranges in cost from $400 - $800.
The DeVilbiss IntelliPAP AutoAdjust System has the smallest surface of all leading CPAP devices with heated humidification system and comes equipped with all the necessities for use during travel or at home. It has AutoAdjust providing exhalation relief along with smooth, transitioning pressure when needed. It is one of the quietest machines on the market. The Drive DeVilbiss IntelliPAP ranges from $325 to $545.
The ResMed, Phillips DreamStation and DeVilbiss all have an average life expectancy of a CPAP or machine is approximately 20,000 hours, or about seven to eight years with full time use. If properly maintained, they can last up to 50,000 hours.
Yes, most insurance policies cover CPAP because they are durable medical equipment, and you can call your insurer to find out the specifics of your coverage. Deductibles and copayments for equipment may differ from those for office visits or prescriptions.
The ResMed AirSense, Phillips DreamStation and DeVilbiss are all easy to clean. Remove chamber from humidifier carefully so water doesn't enter your CPAP machine. Open chamber and wash with warm, soapy water. Rinse well with water and allow to dry on a clean cloth or paper towel out of direct sunlight. Fill with distilled or sterile water.
Yes, all three of the CPAP machines listed take in air from the room, filters it, and pressurizes it to deliver therapy to keep your airway open during sleep. A CPAP unit can also suck up random small debris particles from the surrounding environment, so it's important clean your filter.
All three of the CPAP machines listed use continuous positive airway pressure therapy to help a person who has obstructive sleep apnea breathe more easily during sleep. The machine increases air pressure in your throat so that your airway does not collapse when you breathe in.