How do you clean and maintain a CPAP machine?

To get the best possible therapy from your CPAP machine, you must give it some occasional TLC. 

So, today we would like to share two quick and easy cleaning tips! 

Tip 1: Wipe the outside of the machine with a damp cloth. Keep it clear of dust.  

Tip 2: Change the water (in the water tank reservoir) at least once a week. When changing the water, rinse out the tank with warm soapy water and let it air dry. If the tank is empty of water at any time, just refill with tap water.

FILTERS TIPS

CPAP auto-machine uses two types of filters 

(A) Foam filter. Wash this reusable foam filter with warm soapy water to remove any particles that have accumulated. Replace this filter every 3 months or when the filter starts to break down. 

(B) Disposable fine filter. This filter is to be replaced every 4 weeks. This filter shouldn't be washed when it's dirty but rather must be discarded and replaced with a new one. 

Written by our Pharmacist Siva.