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On September 6, 2022, Philips Respironics issued a new recall covering five of its CPAP and BiPAP masks. In the wake of last year’s major recall of Philips Respironics devices, it can be understandably stressful learning of yet another recall that could affect your sleep apnea therapy.As one of the biggest brands in the CPAP industry, many No Insurance Medical Supplies customers have purchased products from Philips Respironics in the past. Here is a breakdown of what is known about this recall a …

Just about everyone feels grouchy and irritable after a poor night of sleep. Being overly fatigued could cause you to lose your temper more quickly, even with things that don’t normally bother you.Most people will feel better after getting a full night’s rest that helps them recover from that night of poor sleep. But for individuals with sleep apnea, the opportunity to “make up” for lost sleep never comes.This is because obstructive sleep apnea can cause dozens of interruptions to your sleep in …

One of the most important parts of successful sleep apnea therapy is ensuring that you have the right type of CPAP mask. While the CPAP machine itself is essential for providing a steady flow of pressurized air throughout the night, the mask is what actually delivers the air to your breathing passages.That pressurized air is what keeps your airways open during the night. This keeps your breathing passages from closing and cutting off the body’s supply of oxygen, which can cause dozens of sleep i …

A CPAP machine plays a vital role in helping you mitigate sleep apnea. By providing a continuous flow of pressurized air throughout the night, a CPAP machine keeps your airways from closing off. This ensures that you will enjoy uninterrupted breathing and sleep soundly all night long.While a CPAP machine can help you feel much more well rested in the morning, using one isn’t without a few potential drawbacks. Most user issues are actually related to the mask that goes over the face to deliver th …

If you have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), most sleep specialists may recommend the use of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy. This therapy is provided with the help of  CPAP machines. When you have sleep apnea, you suffer from obstructed airways when asleep, which makes it difficult for you to breathe throughout the night. A CPAP machine helps sleep apnea patients breathe better by directing pressurized air to their airways. The air helps keep their lungs open so …