How to Return to Your CPAP Therapy
Whether you've taken a break from CPAP or you're struggling to use it every night, getting back to consistent, restful sleep is easier than you'd think. Here's how to make CPAP feel easy again, and actually keep it up this time.
Let's make CPAP feel easy again.
Whether you took a break from CPAP or you've been fighting to use it every night, you're not alone. Life gets busy, machines wear out, and comfort needs change.
The good news: getting back on track is simpler than it used to be. Machines are smaller and smarter, prescriptions can be renewed online, and there's a strong chance your insurance covers most of it. Here are the four steps to get back to comfortable, consistent CPAP and finally make it stick.
Get new supplies through insurance
A fresh mask, tube, and water chamber (or a whole new machine) may be covered on a replacement schedule.
Upgrade to auto-titration
Newer machines like the AirSense 11 adjust pressure automatically, so therapy feels effortless.
Get your prescription handy
No new sleep study required. You can renew your Rx online in as little as one business day.
Keep cleaning simple
A one-touch cleaner keeps your equipment sanitary so past CPAP illnesses don't come back.
Sound Familiar?
- Your machine broke down or wore out
- A change in weight or pressure needs
- A move, new job, or other life event
- The mask got uncomfortable, so you started skipping nights
Get new supplies through insurance
If you've had your CPAP for a long time, there's a chance your insurance company will authorize a new one. Insurance typically covers a new CPAP machine every 5 years.
If your machine is newer, you'll still need fresh supplies to enjoy therapy: a mask, tube, and water chamber all wear out and need regular replacing. And since new mask designs come out every year, the best fit for you may have changed since you last looked. Match your supplies to your needs and replace them on schedule.
Need to know when to replace your equipment? Review the full replacement schedule here.
Even a cash purchase can count toward your deductible. When we bill your plan, those supplies should apply to your out-of-pocket max, so restarting therapy can cost less than you'd expect. Have an FSA or HSA? You can use it here too.
See what your plan covers in 60 seconds
Your CPAP supplies could be yours for $0. A new machine, a new mask, or fresh supplies: there's a strong chance your insurance covers it on a regular schedule, and most people never claim what they're owed. We'll check for you, free and in about a minute, with no obligation.
Coverage varies by plan. We verify in real time and bill insurance directly, so you pay only what your plan requires.
Upgrade to auto-titration technology
If you stopped, or never quite stuck with it, because CPAP was hard to adjust to, the fix is usually the machine itself. New auto-titrating machines like ResMed's AirSense 11 adjust to your pressure and comfort automatically, so therapy feels natural enough to keep up every night.
- AutoSet algorithm adjusts pressure breath by breath, no manual titration needed
- AutoRamp eases you in at a low, comfortable pressure as you fall asleep
- Expiratory Pressure Relief makes exhaling feel natural and effortless
- Integrated humidifier and ClimateLineAir heated tube for warm, moist air all night
I really like this machine. It is much smaller than my clunky old machine... I love that I can customize the settings like turning off the ramp setting and the heated hose and changing the humidifier settings. My only complaint is not a complaint at all. It is sooo quiet.
Make sure you have a prescription handy
You'll need a prescription for a new machine, but you don't need to leave your house to get one. That's the whole idea behind our CPAP Prescription Renewal Program (CPAPRx):
- No appointments or weeks of waiting
- No doctor visit or sleep study required
- From the comfort of your own home
- In as little as one business day
Even better: get a free prescription renewal when you upgrade to the AirSense 11. Add both to your cart and use this code at checkout:
I would use Easy Breathe's prescription package again in a heartbeat. It is that quick and easy to use without the hassle and expense of unnecessary doctor appointments and redone sleep studies.
Keep cleaning simple and sustainable
If CPAP-related illnesses have made therapy harder to keep up, a cleaner belongs on your list. The Lumin keeps your equipment sanitary and safe to use every night, without the daily hassle of scrubbing.
- One-touch, 5-minute cycle kills 99% of bacteria, viruses, mold, and fungus
- UV-C light sanitizes masks, cushions, and water chambers with no chemicals
- No adapter and no daily scrubbing, just drop in and press start
- Keeps your equipment safe to use every night as you get back into therapy
Lumin is so easy and quick for mask sterilization. No weird odor and your equipment is ready in 5 minutes.
Ready to get back to better sleep?
Three ways to take the next step: check your coverage, shop your supplies, or talk to a human.
