What is a CPAP Machine and How Much Do They Cost?

Sleep Apnea, Sleeping Disorders & Why Can't I Sleep?

What is a CPAP Machine and How Much Do They Cost?

C.P.A.P is an abbreviation that stands for continuous positive airway pressure. They are used by people with sleep apnea. It helps them to breathe regularly and efficiently while sleeping at night. The machine works by increasing the air pressure in the throat that in turn prevents the airways from collapsing every time the person inhales.

What kind of CPAP machine should I buy?

Most CPAP machines have a mask for covering the mouth and nose. However, there are other varieties, too, including a mask that covers just the nose known as nasal continuous positive airway pressure or NCPAP machine. Another kind of machine exists with a pair of prongs that fit into the nose instead of a mask.

Who is eligible to provide you with a CPAP prescription?

1. Dentist
2. Family Doctors
3. Nurse practitioner
4. MD Psychiatrist
5. Doctor of Osteopathy
6. Physician assistant.

Is a CPAP machine covered by insurance?

If you are wondering if your insurance company will cover the medical equipment’s cost or not, then the answer is probably so.

Many private health insurance schemes take into account the positive airway pressure (PAP) instruments – including CPAP and masks. However, the level of coverage depends on the insurance policy that you are following.

Myths regarding CPAP machines cost with insurance:

Myth #1: The insurance company pays for most of the expenses

Unlike most medical facilities, where the company covers most of the cost, and then you pick up the rest, CPAP does not follow the same procedure. For CPAP machines, you will either have to rent your device, or buy it at once, or, if you have Medicare, you have to pay 20% of the total price and then rent the machine for 13 months.

Myth #2: You will get an excellent machine

There can be times when your insurer will provide you with a reimbursed version of the CPAP machine. Although some companies might offer you a good version, many don’t.

Are there any side effects to these machines?

Although CPAP machines are beneficial, and there have been numerous claims about how CPAP therapy has changed a person’s life, like everything else, this therapy also has specific but minor side effects.

They include:

1. Stomach and abdominal bloating and discomfort
2. Dry and sore mouth
3. Feeling confined under a face mask
4. Feeling discomfort in the chest muscles
5. Nosebleed, runny nose, nasal congestion, and sinusitis
6. Feeling irritation and soreness over the bridge of the nose

In case of any other symptoms, it is advisable to visit and consult a doctor for proper treatment and solution.

Most patients undergoing CPAP therapy take around 6 to 9 weeks to become adjusted to the instrument.

How soon will you feel the effects of CPAP therapy?

According to the SLEEP journal, people undergoing CPAP therapy start to feel the effect around the third week of the treatment.

Reports demonstrate that people using CPAP machines have reported a surge of energy increase after the 3rd week of CPAP therapy.

Furthermore, it has been found that CPAP is highly beneficial for people who are excessively troubled by sleeplessness and have experienced fatigue and daytime sleepiness.

Although some people find dramatic results after the therapy, others observe a rather cumulative effect – that is, they do not see much effect until they have used the device consistently for weeks.

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