How To Return To Your CPAP Therapy

April 03, 2025

HOW TO RETURN TO YOUR CPAP

Many people find they stop their CPAP therapy at some point, whether due to a broken machine, a change in weight, or some other life-adjusting event. With how fast technology moves, it’s easy to be overwhelmed when trying to re-integrate into using a CPAP. We’ve compiled a list of the most important steps to help you start your CPAP therapy again and stick with it.

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TIP #1: Get new supplies through insurance.

If you 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 but it’s been a few months, then you’ll still need new supplies, like a fresh mask, tube, and water chamber. These need regular replacing, and are pivotal to you enjoying your CPAP therapy. Newly designed masks are announced every year, and the best option for your needs may have changed since you stopped therapy. Make sure you’re getting supplies that match your needs and can replace them as scheduled.

Need to know when to replace your equipment? Review replacement schedule here.

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TIP #2: Upgrade to auto-titration technology.

You may have stopped using CPAP because it was difficult to adjust to. If you’re coming back to therapy but worried about your pressure settings, fret not! New auto-titrating machines like ResMed’s AirSense 11 adjust to your pressure and comfort needs automatically. The AirSense 11 also has a number of advanced features, such as:

Humidification: Regulates humidity and temperature to match your needs and environment
AutoRamp: Starts your therapy at a low pressure to ensure you fall asleep comfortably
Expiratory Pressure Relief: Reduces pressure upon exhale, avoiding breathy build-up in your mask

Get the AirSense 11 today for just $99 down and 0% APR → BUY NOW

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TIP #3: Make sure you have a prescription handy.

No matter the circumstance, you’ll need a prescription to get a new machine. The good news is that you don’t need a new sleep study to start therapy again, and you can even get your prescription renewed online!

Instead of booking an appointment and waiting weeks for your doctor to authorize restarting sleep therapy, you can take advantage of our CPAP Prescription Renewal Program, or CPAPRx. Our CPAPRx allows you to get a prescription:

Without seeing the doctor or taking a sleep study
From the comfort of your own home
In as little as one business day

Get a free prescription renewal when you upgrade to the AirSense 11 → SHOP NOW

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TIP #4: Keep cleaning simple and sustainable.

If you had issues with CPAP related illnesses before you stopped using CPAP, a cleaner should be on your return list to prevent those illnesses reoccurring. You want to make sure that your CPAP is as sanitary as it can be, but without daily hassle. Using the Lumin CPAP cleaner will ensure your CPAP is safe to use every night. The Lumin offers:

Simple and Quick: Lumin kills 99% of bacteria in a one-touch 5 minute cycle
UV Technology: specialized UV-C light source targets harmful bacteria, viruses, mold, and fungus
Complete compatibility: No adapter needed

Get $70 off when you buy the Lumin CPAP Cleaner with code LUMIN70 at checkout → TRY NOW