Start by using your CPAP for 20 to 30 minutes before bed. "Put the mask on, turn the machine on, and watch TV or read a book," he says. After a few days, try sleeping with the device.

BiPAP is used to treat more severe cases of sleep apnea, often in people with central sleep apnea associated with other underlying health issues. What's the difference in using BiPAP vs. CPAP with ...

Use the 'ramp' feature. CPAP machines are designed to push air into your airways to keep them from collapsing from sleep apnea. For some people, the feeling of forced air is hard to tolerate, ...

This ResMed CPAP machine weighs 10.6 ounces (oz) and can fit in the palm of a person’s hand, so people can use it while traveling. It is also approved for in-flight use.

At age 18, I was told by a doctor I had sleep apnea and I needed to use a CPAP machine at night. I said no way. But eventually, my disdain for it turned into love.

Dry eye is seen more commonly in people who use a CPAP, which means that it’s important to watch for signs of dry eye if you use a CPAP to help you breathe while asleep.