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Do you live with a snorer? I do and that does not mix well with chronic migraine and insomnia. My husband always snored, but for the most part it wasn’t a nightly occurrence. That is, until two years ago. The snoring started becoming louder, longer and eventually he’d stop breathing from time to time. Scary! After much urging, I finally got him to see our doctor about it.

Sleep apnea test in
sleep lab setting

The doctor said that he had a short airway and referred him to the sleep lab for a sleep study. At his appointment with the sleep physician, he was given a home sleep apnea test and instructions on how to use the equipment. I helped him place the sensors that evening before bed and at his next appointment he returned the equipment so that it could be read.

About a week later we had the results of the test and it came back that he has obstructive sleep apnea.

Obstructive sleep apnea is considered a sleep-related breathing disorder in adults. The airway becomes blocked repeatedly, causing a limited amount of air to reach the lungs. The sleep physician said that he needed continuous positive airway pressure therapy and was prescribed a CPAP machine. With CPAP therapy, my husband now sleeps through the night and breathes freely.

Curious about whether you or someone you love may have obstructive sleep apnea? Cheap CPAP Supplies has a helpful questionnaire that can help assess your risk for obstructive sleep apnea. The quiz takes 1-2 minutes and can help you decide if you need to talk about it with your doctor. In no means should the results of the quiz be taken as medical advice and you should always consult with your doctor.

SoClean CPAP sanitizer

This website makes shopping for CPAP supplies easy for me and my husband. There is quite a bit of upkeep when you have a CPAP machine. Filters, tubing, masks, headgear and humidifier chambers all must be replaced every few months. They have a CPAP replacement guide that comes in very handy. Sanitizing his equipment is also necessary to keep it as bacteria-free as possible.

With any respiratory equipment, odor causing bacteria and fungi can grow if not maintained and sanitized properly and regularly. It is important to sanitize the mask and tubing weekly. We ordered the MVAP RespiKit™, which was super affordable! This system allows us to sanitize and deodorize his CPAP equipment to ensure that he does not breathe in bacteria or fungi that can grow inside the mask and tubing.

Having everything on one website makes taking care of all our needs quick and efficient. Cheap CPAP Supplies has comparable prices on their machines and the accessories are affordable. You can easily upload a prescription from your doctor for CPAP machines and masks. Shipping is free on all orders and you can get your machine, mask and supplies covered through insurance. You can either fill out the form on their website to have one of their experts contact you to see if you qualify for your insurance to cover the costs or file a claim with your insurance company if you prefer to order directly.

They offer a 30-Day Mask Guarantee on select masks. If you are not satisfied with your mask or if the fit isn’t quite right, return it within 30 days of purchase and receive a full store credit toward a replacement mask. Their staff can help you choose a CPAP mask that suits your needs to ensure that you have the right fit.

My husband and I both find www.cheapcpapsupplies.com to be a very helpful and informative site where all our CPAP shopping needs can be taken care of. I recommend for you to check them out if you are in the market for a CPAP machine, replacements or accessories for yourself or loved one with obstructive sleep apnea.