When it comes to maintenance and all of the parts of pap machines they are both pretty similar.
Are all cpap machines the same.
Manufacturer product instructions also can help show you how to do this.
Use of a cpap or bipap machine requires a prescription from a licensed physician.
Bipap works by delivering different pressure.
Not all cpap machines are the same size.
But a bipap delivers higher air pressure when you breathe in.
The air is delivered via a mask and hose interface which the patient wears while sleeping.
Both cpap machines and bipap machines are available in both home and portable versions with or without humidification.
The cpap on the other hand delivers the same.
The extent to which this is a priority for you can depend on how much space you have to put the cpap such as on a nightstand or table near the bed.
Insurance companies do generally pay at least a portion of both cpap and bipap machines but you may have a higher out of pocket cost with a bipap.
Ask your doctor or cpap supplier to show you how to adjust your mask to get the best fit.
Cpap masks are usually adjustable.
The same pressure in and out doesn t work for all sleep apnea cases.
Some are more compact and or lighter than others.
Both cpap and bipap therapy use a machine that provides pressurized air to treat sleep apnea.
Just because you re a certain size in one mask doesn t mean you ll be the same size in another.