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A guide to different mask styles

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A guide to different mask styles

The mask is arguably the most important piece of equipment in your CPAP therapy arsenal.

Whatever your size, pressure needs or sleeping style there’s a perfect mask for you – it’s just a question of wading into the options and finding the right fit.

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A guide to different mask styles

A guide to different mask styles

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The mask is arguably the most important piece of equipment in your CPAP therapy arsenal. Whatever your size, pressure needs or sleeping style there’s a perfect mask for you – it’s just a question of wading into the options and finding the right fit.
Get your CPAP winter-ready today

Get your CPAP winter-ready today

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Believe it or not, there’s winterizing to do for your CPAP as well, but luckily Apnea Health can help!

Introducing the Resmed AirSense 11, an evolution in sleep apnea therapy

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Introduction Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines have been a game-changer in the treatment of sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder. Among the leading brands, ResMed's AirSense series has garnered widespread recognition for its…
Hot tips for summertime sleeping

Hot tips for summertime sleeping

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These top tips can help you get a good night’s sleep every night this summer so that you can have the energy to enjoy the season to the fullest
Sleeping easier with your travel CPAP machine, unplugged

Sleeping easier with your travel CPAP machine, unplugged

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Travelling with a CPAP machine keeps getting easier. Whether  you’re bringing your home CPAP in a shoulder bag on the plane, or you’ve rented a travel CPAP for the next great road trip, leaving home doesn’t mean leaving better sleep behind.
Travelling with Sleep Apnea – CPAP to Go?

Travelling with Sleep Apnea – CPAP to Go?

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So you’ve come to embrace your CPAP machine and the restfulness it helps you enjoy, along with all the other benefits you’re gaining by treating your sleep apnea, but you’ve got vacation plans lined up for the summer. Too bad you can’t take a vacation from your sleep apnea, right?
How to get used to the CPAP machine

How to get used to the CPAP machine

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So, you’ve been told you have sleep apnea and you need to start using a CPAP machine. Chantale, our RT par excellence, has prepared an fun and informative blog for you on everything CPAP adaptation.
Will my mask really work with any machine?

Will My Mask Really Work With Any Machine?

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It’s common to think you need a certain kind of mask to fit your machine – but why is that? There are a few different issues that arise and leave people confused on mask compatibility.
4 Ways To Reduce CPAP Mask Irritation

4 Ways To Reduce CPAP Mask Irritation

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CPAP users, particularly those new to the treatment, can fall victim to air leaks and rubbing that cause skin irritation. Fortunately, there are easy ways to avoid these irritations and get on with enjoying better sleep.
How often should I replace my CPAP supplies?

How often should I replace my CPAP supplies?

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Why should you replace your CPAP supplies regularly?
Prisma SMART Max Auto CPAP Now Available

Prisma SMART Max Auto CPAP Now Available

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The German-engineered Prisma SMART Max Auto CPAP is the newest machine available at Apnea Health, giving you another great choice for treating sleep apnea and improving your overall well-being.
Aircurve 10 ASV for Central Apnea

Aircurve 10 ASV for Central Apnea

The ResMed AirCurveTM 10 ASV provides effective and comfortable treatment for a range of central breathing disorders.
What Is EPR? | Customizable CPAP Comfort Settings

What Is EPR? | Customizable CPAP Comfort Settings

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For years, customizing your CPAP to suit your specific needs seemed impossible—but not anymore. With the new EPR feature, sleeping through the night with no interruptions is a piece of cake.
The AirSense 10 Auto CPAP puts you comfortably in control

The AirSense 10 Auto CPAP puts you comfortably in control

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The AirSense 10 and its smart technology make for one of the easiest and most user-friendly CPAP packages available on the market.
The NEW DreamStation 2: smaller, smarter, lighter

The NEW DreamStation 2: smaller, smarter, lighter

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There’s a new kid in town on the auto CPAP market, and it’s the updated release from Philips that builds on their extremely popular and successful DreamStation model – this one’s called, you got it, the DreamStation 2.
NFL Stars With Sleep Apnea

NFL Stars With Sleep Apnea

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Did you know that roughly 1/3 of NFL players suffer from sleep apnea? However, with the help of their CPAP treatment, NFL stars with sleep apnea were still able to be at the top of their game.
Discover the members of the Dreamwear family

Discover the members of the Dreamwear family

The Philips Respironics DreamWear system of CPAP masks are designed to help you get the most satisfying sleep possible. Check out the new features of the Dreamwear family of masks!
Is snoring suffocating your marriage?

Is snoring suffocating your marriage?

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We talk about a lot of issues in these blogs, and you hear a lot about the negative health impacts of leaving Obstructive Sleep Apnea untreated, but have you thought about how it affects your relationship with your partner?
Masks of the Month: The AirTouch N20 and AirTouch F20

Masks of the Month: The AirTouch N20 and AirTouch F20

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The new AirTouch F20 full face mask and AirTouch N20 nasal mask are the softest ever made, thanks to their UltraSoft memory foam cushions. Delivering the same great features as the wildly popular AirFit F20 and AirFit N20 models, these two new masks incorporate soft, responsive memory foam to deliver a new level of comfort and performance.
Get your CPAP supplies before your insurance resets

Get your CPAP supplies before your insurance resets

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It’s that time of the year again — your private health benefits are likely to reset in 2021. If you haven’t replaced your mask or your CPAP supplies yet, now is the time. Don’t wait until the mask breaks or your cat punctures a hole in the hose.
Should I use CPAP when I have a cold?

Should I use CPAP when I have a cold?

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Cold and flu season is upon us and when you use CPAP treatment, a cold makes things a little tougher. Learn how to beat congestion while treating sleep apnea.
The Eson 2 from Fisher & Paykel

The Eson 2 from Fisher & Paykel

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If fit issues are giving you grief, check out the lightweight but incredibly stable Eson 2 Nasal Mask created by Fisher & Paykel – it might just change the way you sleep!
New Product Alert: Vitera, F&P’s Most Secure And Comfortable Full Face Mask

New Product Alert: Vitera, F&P’s Most Secure And Comfortable Full Face Mask

Introducing F&P Vitera, Fisher & Paykel’s new Full Face mask, which incorporates unique technologies designed to provide you with comfort throughout the night.
Lightweight AirFit F20 CPAP Mask

Lightweight AirFit F20 CPAP Mask

The AirFit F20 is a minimal and light full face mask that is designed specifically for your comfort. If you’re used to not being able to read or watch TV with bulky forehead support and a heavy mask, you won’t believe how comfortable the F20 is.
Would you feel better with a full face CPAP mask?

Would you feel better with a full face CPAP mask?

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Full face masks today are comfortable and easy to wear, and for lots of people they work better than their more compact cousins. Here are some reasons a bigger mask might be a fit for you…
SleepStyle – finally a CPAP that looks as good as it makes you feel

SleepStyle – finally a CPAP that looks as good as it makes you feel

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The Fisher & Paykel Sleepstyle Auto takes sleekness and simplicity to a new level with its compact, stylish and user-friendly design.
DreamStation – The Best CPAP For Home And Travel

DreamStation – The Best CPAP For Home And Travel

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The DreamStation makes your comfort the top priority. It’s quiet and versatile with a detachable design that makes travelling with it a breeze!
F&P’s New Evora Fitpack: Easy-to-fit and Lightweight

F&P’s New Evora Fitpack: Easy-to-fit and Lightweight

Does your mask get in the way when you sleep on your side or stomach? Tired of your noisy mask waking you up? Frustrated with complicated headgear designs and bulky masks?
Mask of the Month: AirFit N20 Nasal Mask

Mask of the Month: AirFit N20 Nasal Mask

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The AirFit N20 makes fit issues a thing of the past. With its soft, flexible frame and unique cushion technology, it can adjust to fit any face perfectly. Available in small, medium and large.
From Surgery to CPAP – Sleep Therapy Evolution

From Surgery to CPAP – Sleep Therapy Evolution

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Modern sleep studies have led to treatments and technology that have improved lives dramatically over the years – but it wasn’t always easy. From early tracheotomy to smart CPAP machines, we've come a long way baby!
Saving money on a used CPAP machine could prove costly

Saving money on a used CPAP machine could prove costly

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Buying used items online is second nature by now, but getting a second-hand CPAP can cost more money and negatively effect your health in the long term.
Introducing the Respironics DreamWisp Mask

Introducing the Respironics DreamWisp Mask

We love the Respironics DreamWisp nasal mask! It's comfortable, affordable and easy to fit. FitPack includes small, medium and large cushion!
Mask of the Month: AirFit P10 Nasal Pillow Starter Pack

Mask of the Month: AirFit P10 Nasal Pillow Starter Pack

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We’re so excited about how well the AirFit P10 works for our patients, especially during the summer heatwave, that we’re featuring it as the mask of the month for August.
Sleep Testing and CPAP Supplies Insurance Coverage

Sleep Testing and CPAP Supplies Insurance Coverage

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Do you need help with insurance claims for sleep testing or your CPAP supplies? At Apnée Santé, our experts are here to assist you with all your claims.
Why is there water in my cpap mask?

Why is there water in my cpap mask?

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Do you wake up in the middle of the night with water in your mask ? Don't be alarmed. It's a common and it's called "rainout". Learn how to prevent the nightly showers here.
Mask of the Month: AirFit N30i from Resmed

Mask of the Month: AirFit N30i from Resmed

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The AirFit N30i is all about freedom. Read or watch TV in bed, change positions -- sleep the way you want. Now on sale for 125$.
How to adjust the humidity on your Resmed AirSense?

How to adjust the humidity on your Resmed AirSense?

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If you want success with your CPAP treatment, the number one concern is comfort. And if you're suffering from a dry mouth or water in your tube, you're not setting yourself up for success.  Besides choosing the right mask, you need to know how to use your CPAP humidifier to enjoy maximum comfort. At Apnée Santé, all our CPAP include a heated humidifier and a heated tube.  When you begin treatment with us, we set the humidity to Climate Control Auto.
Do I really have to clean my CPAP all the time?

Do I really have to clean my CPAP all the time?

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Did you know that patients who use CPAP and don’t regularly clean their equipment are 32 percent more likely to get pneumonia?
Do you really need a humidifier with your CPAP?

Do you really need a humidifier with your CPAP?

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So, you were told that you stop breathing while you’re asleep, maybe lots of times an hour, and you need to go on the “blower.” Every CPAP user in Quebec has to deal with it: the need for humidity in our climate.
Alcohol and apnea: a risky mix

Alcohol and apnea: a risky mix

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Alcohol and sleep make for strange bedfellows at the best of times. While having a drink (or three) before bed can relax your muscles and indeed lead to falling asleep faster, in reality your body is not achieving restorative sleep when you’ve been drinking.
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