If you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, a treatment device, known as a CPAP or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machine can assist you with getting a better-quality sleep by delivering pressurised air to keep your airways open during the night.
These devices are the main component of your therapy, and are designed to give you a more natural breathing experience, offering quiet therapy and user-friendly technology to enhance your comfort and ease of use.
Different types of CPAP machines
There are two main types:
- The Fixed Pressure CPAP machine which delivers pressurised air at one fixed level.
- The Automatic CPAP machine adjusts the pressure levels based on a patient's breathing patterns.
They look very similar on the surface, but how they perform can make a difference. The product type that best suits you depends greatly on your treatment requirements and personal preferences.
Here are two of the most popular and latest CPAP Machines to help you decide.
Resmed AirMini
Representing new heights in patient-centred innovation, the AirMini packs Resmed’s clinically proven CPAP technology, its comfort and ease-of-use into a sleek and portable device ideal for travelling with you wherever you need to go.
The AirMini has redefined CPAP therapy by providing patients with peace of mind, knowing they can easily get high-quality therapy wherever they are, without having to consider device size. It also offers both the Fixed Pressure and Automatic modes, in one machine.
It is small, weighing a mere 300 grams and measuring just 13.6 x 8.4 x 5.2 cm, it features waterless humidification to maximise comfort by capturing exhaled heat and moisture, it’s compatible with a range of masks, and can work with your Smartphone via the Bluetooth AirMini app, allowing you to customise your therapy comfort to your individual needs and view your progress.
You can find more information and purchase the AirMini device here: Resmed AirMini CPAP Machine
Resmed AirSense 10
Available in both Fixed Pressure (AirSense 10 Elite 3G CPAP Fixed Pressure Machine) and Automatic (AirSense 10 Autoset) versions, Resmed’s AirSense 10 is a premium CPAP therapy device which senses when you go to sleep and starts therapy, removing the need for a manual ramp function. This device is also set to deliver therapy at the most comfortable temperature and humidity levels, using Resmed’s new integrated HumidAir™ heated humidifier and ClimateLineAir™ heated tube.
You can find more information and purchase these machines below:
- Fixed Pressure - AirSense 10 Elite 3G CPAP Machine
- Automatic - AirSense 10 Autoset CPAP Machine