Which CPAP machines you can rent
Three kinds of CPAP machine, and when each one makes sense.
Standard CPAP
A standard machine delivers one steady The air pressure your doctor prescribes after a sleep study. Do not change it yourself. all night. It is the usual starting point after a sleep apnea diagnosis, and the simplest to set up.
Auto-adjusting CPAP
An Auto-adjusting positive airway pressure. The machine moves between a minimum and a maximum pressure that your doctor sets. machine changes pressure within a range as you sleep. Your doctor chooses the range. Some people find it more comfortable if their needs change through the night.
Travel CPAP
A travel machine is small and light enough for a carry-on. It suits a trip, and you can rent one for the length of the trip instead of packing your own.
What if you need two pressures
A BiPAP gives a higher pressure when you breathe in and a lower one when you breathe out. It needs a prescription for bilevel therapy. See BiPAP machine rental.
Masks
Nasal pillows touch the least. A nasal mask covers the nose. A full-face mask covers the nose and mouth and suits people who breathe through the mouth. Fitting the mask while lying in your sleep position gives the best seal.