Sleep Apnea: How to Start CPAP Therapy Guide - ResMed

How to start CPAP therapy

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How to get started with CPAP therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Things you need to know about CPAP equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 How to choose the right CPAP machine and accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Understanding equipment supplier's role in your therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 How to adjust to a new nightly routine with CPAP therapy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 How to talk with your family and friends about sleep apnea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Travel tips for CPAP users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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This ResMed eBook offers a well-rounded look at sleep apnea and how you can treat it with CPAP therapy. This guide is designed to help you get started with your sleep apnea treatment and provide therapy tools and resources to help you be successful with CPAP.

Treating your sleep apnea plays an important role in improving your energy level1 and overall health.1,2 Let's get you back to feeling your best every day with restful sleep!

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Many of the consequences of sleep apnea, like fatigue,1 are obvious. But it's important to know that untreated sleep apnea has been correlated with a variety of health conditions.1

Some of the health conditions related to sleep apnea are:

Hypertension2 (high blood pressure)

Poor glucose control3 (if you have type 2 diabetes)

Stroke2

Heart failure2

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