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Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. People with sleep apnea partially awaken as they struggle to breathe, but in the morning they may not be aware of sleep disturbances.

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CHECK THE AIR FILTER

harry3333
harry3333
CPAP repair men say that many CPAP faults are caused by blocked air filters, also the filters on new CPAPs keep getting smaller!
Thewino
Thewino
Harry,

That is really a great reminder. Last week, I decided to check mine. I didn't expect it to be dirty at all.

To my surprise, it was grey/black on both sides. So, obviously, I need to change it more often.

Thanks for the heads-up!
TheWino
RascalFlattsFan
RascalFlattsFan
I've gotten so lazy about changing mine or even washing it. I guess the novelty has worn off and it's just another lame chore in a long list of lame chores lol I agree, thanks for the reminder!!! You rock Harry
gabpaul
gabpaul
Mine is black, so I really can't tell if it is dirty. How do you wash them? (Of course, I am still adjusting to keeping the darn thing on my face throughout the night. I have to pin all of the straps....)

Thanks!

Gabrielle
bspiller
bspiller
Thank you. Mine was a little dirty. I washed it and all good now. I do keep spare air filters though so I always have them on hand. I love my F&P Icon machine.
keeska
keeska
Thanks for the advice Harry. I check mine once a month, the same day that I pay the bills. It's easier for me to remember that way.
harry3333
harry3333
Ive been using CPAPs since 1995 and the air filters for some reason the air filters keep getting smaller and smaller