What is a
CPAP machine?
Get familiar with the equipment, terminology and role of CPAP before exploring individual models.
THE POPHAW CPAP RESOURCE CENTER
Find your way to a more informed routine.
From understanding your machine to choosing a mask or planning backup power, explore the equipment and guidance for your next step.
UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS
Learn the terms, compare the options,
and prepare the questions that matter to you.
Get familiar with the equipment, terminology and role of CPAP before exploring individual models.
Understand the differences and what to discuss with your clinician.
Look beyond the machine price. Learn about equipment, supplies and the questions to ask before buying in the US.
CHOOSE YOUR EQUIPMENT
Start with the type of therapy prescribed for you.
Then review the details of the exact model.
Understand CPAP basics and costs, then review the available machine options and specifications.
Learn what IPAP, EPAP and pressure support mean before reviewing the available bilevel models.
MASKS & FIT
KNOW WHAT YOU’RE COMPARING
Explore the different contact points and the questions to consider about fit, breathing and your usual sleeping position.
BACKUP POWER & COMPATIBILITY
Choosing a battery starts with your own machine. Use the guide to understand the specifications and connection details to check.
Review supported connections and adapter requirements for your equipment.
BED PILLOWS / SLEEP COMFORTYOUR EVERYDAY SETUP
Explore the shape and positioning details of a CPAP bed pillow alongside your mask setup and usual sleeping position.
Looking for nasal pillows? Those are a type of mask interface. This section is about bed pillows.
USING & CARING FOR YOUR EQUIPMENT
Prepare your setup, understand your readings,
and keep the exact product instructions close.
Use the preparation guide to organize your equipment and questions for your care team.
Learn about leak-rate units, reporting periods and the checks covered in the guide.
Tell us the item and model you use so we can help you find the relevant product information.
FROM READING TO PLANNING
Use your own inputs.
Calculations are estimates.
CONTINUE EXPLORING