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Our bodies are like machines and one thing which is common in both is that both needs rest to function flawlessly. People need a good sound sleep. Today, many complain about sleep disorders or problems like insomnia, sleep apnea, etc. Shallow or pausd breathing during sleep is a result of OSA which is caused due to partial  or complete obstructions of the upper airway. DreamStation is a device which treats OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea). OSA is one of the most serious sleeping disorders. It can stop or start your breathing repeatedly while sleeping.  The major symptoms of the disorder are loud snoring, daytime sleepiness, morning headache, concentration issues, high blood pressure, constant mood changes, etc. There are many treatments of this disorder, but the best and the most common among them is the use of DreamStation along with DreamWear mask. The DreamStation and dreamwear mask review will help you understand the advantages. Known as one of the bes...

Please Note – The ResMed AirMini machine has since been released with some reviews already. Click here to view them. ResMed AirMini Travel CPAP Machine Preview ResMed; arguably the market leader in CPAP machines, has announced their entry into the travel CPAP machine market with the AirMINI. There are a number of rumours circulating about the design of the machine. Now, it must be said that I cannot speak to the authenticity of the picture shown. But it looks strikingly similar to the descriptions of the machine from those who attended the launch. A few CPAP suppliers from the Sydney area were present, and some leaks (not mask leaks, excuse the pun) about the size, shape and features of the machine have slipped out of some not-so-tightly sealed lips. It is a little secret that ResMed have been looking at entering into the lucrative travel-CPAP market for some time. In fact, when I visited ResMed HQ five years ago, part of their development team was busy pulling ...

Philips has released the newest addition to their ‘Dream’ range: the DreamStation Go. Travelling with CPAP can be a pain in the ass; but you know that if you don’t use it, you will regret it. You can also read the dreamstation cpap reviews . Emptying the humidification chamber. Arriving at my destination without my mask or power supply. These are things that we’ve done. Travel CPAP machines are meant to take the hassle out of traveling. Unfortunately, most devices fall short and we end up compromising our comfort for portability. Compatible with masks from other manufacturers We previously reported that the  ResMed AirMini  cannot be used with masks from other manufacturers. This is only half true and the ResMed AirMini  CAN  be used with masks from other manufacturers; just not with the HumidX and HumidX Plus humidification systems. The DreamStation Go will be compatible with any CPAP mask (except for the AirMini-specific ResMed masks). The Battery...

It’s been 2 months since ResMed began shipping their AirMini Travel CPAP machines to suppliers. ResMed’s entry into the travel CPAP market has given the travel-CPAP ‘niche’ a major shake-up. I could imagine Transcend and HDM – the manufacturers of the most popular travel CPAP machines shaking in their loafers. The main appeal of the AirMini device is it’s portability – it’s size makes it the smallest CPAP machine on the market. With that – let’s dive into things and see what people have been saying about these units. Introduction to the ResMed AirMini AutoSet CPAP Machine The AirMini has featured within the top-selling CPAP machines overall on many of the online retailers websites since its release. This is significant, as the travel CPAP machines typically occupy a small corner of the demand and are only for those that can afford to purchase a second, travel-specific CPAP machine. This suggests that many people are actually choosing the AirMini as their prima...

Let’s talk about the Contour CPAPmax Pillow 2.0… Sleeping with a CPAP mask can be a pain, especially if we like to sleep on our side (like me). Although the mask may fit nicely and have a solid seal whilst sleeping on our back, as soon as we turn over on our side, conventional pillows push the mask sideways, causing it to lose it’s seal and leak uncontrollably. Tightening the mask headgear either doesn’t work, or causes the mask to so tight that it makes using CPAP uncomfortable often resulting in pressure sores. Then it may be worth considering investing in a CPAP pillow … The CPAPmax pillow 2.0 from Contour is one of the most popular CPAP pillows on the market, and has helped many CPAP patients succeed at therapy when they otherwise might have given up. As the name suggests, it is the updated version of Contour’s popular CPAPmax pillow and has some important improvements to the first design. The CPAPmax Pillow 2.0 is designed first-and-foremost with side-sleepers in mind. It has...

If you are using CPAP device for controlling the symptoms of sleep apnea, you might be contemplating opting for a cleaning machine to keep your breathing device free of germs. Some of you might be wondering whether it’s worth buying yourself the cleaning machine. OK, I’ll be honest. For the average CPAP user, I really don’t see the point in the SoClean product. If you clean your mask and CPAP accessories regularly, you will not catch anything. Your CPAP equipment will not harbor infectious diseases. In fact, when ResMed was asked by authorities how to make sure that CPAP machines were not harboring the Bird Flu virus, ResMed’s response was to simply (and I paraphrase) let the CPAP machine run for a few minutes before putting the mask on. For the most part, these sanitisers are capitalizing on users fear of germs. However, such a device might be worthwhile considering if you are immunocompromised, or really do appreciate the comforting feeling that everything is hospital grad...