Sleep Apnea Support Group
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.
On a flight from Florida to Pennsyl. I was reading the Sky Mall magazine and found a full page advertising sleep apnea products. I was intrigued but disappointed at the ridiculously high prices. One product I'd love to have is a travel machine. Described as being the size of a soda can! Not sure how pressure is set though. It looked like a dream since I was traveling with my huge machine. Price @ 500.00. Another product is a sterilizer for the hose, mask and water box. No more washing the bacteria away. Everything fits in this thing and I thought it was a real time saver and a guarantee of clean parts. Price @ 300.00. I guess the only thing I might be able to afford is face covers to protect your face from the mask and straps. Not sure of the price though. I never knew these existed. I've bought the strap covers but this is for your face. Perhaps these items are known to some of you but this was all new to me. I should have known that sleep apnea is a big money maker for some people.
I bought some Remzzzs mask liners a 6 pack and although they say to only use them once you can wash them and get about 5-6 uses. I then made a template of what I needed from their liners and went to a fabric shop and got 3 ft of 50% cotton / 50% poly fabric and cut out my own and they also last 5-6 uses, the next time I bought 3 ft of 50% cotton / 50% lycra fabric. That last me about 3 months and costs about ten dollars. No need to do any sewing.
Also the CPAP you are talking about is an Auto, they are now probably the most used CPAP's but are also the most expensive, I have a Resmed Autoset and can set my pressures so I have a low and high pressure. In my case my low is 5 and high is 15, mine adjusts as apnea's are detected to the pressure I require then lower to the low pressure when not required. This is more for comfort sake.