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Intus Healthcare Blog

Learn more about the world of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, asthma and other long-term health conditions. Find expert advice and options for treatment with our range of insightful and educational articles. In particular, our blog is the place where we share our years of experience in helping patients treat and control their Obstructive Sleep Apnoea with CPAP therapy and other treatment methods.

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CPAP in Summer | Intus Healthcare
Should I use my humidifier in the summer?

As illogical as it may sound, your body needs water when you breathe. The average person loses between 0.5 to 1 litre of water per day just by breathing. Your lungs must be continually moistened when breathing air while taking in the oxygen you need and eliminating the carbon dioxide you don’t need.

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Philips Respironics DreamStation alternative CPAP machines

Is there a shortage of CPAP machines? The short answer is yes.  The current covid global pandemic has affected many electronic products’ production and subsequent supply. Everything that needs a chip is scarce, from the PlayStation 5, new cars and CPAP machines. Plus, the Philips recall has now removed the most popular machine in the UK.

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CPAP numbers on AirSense 10 CPAP | Intus Healthcare
What are the numbers on my CPAP machine and what do they mean?

A CPAP machine can help provide you with a restful night of sleep, as it will provide a continuous flow of oxygen. However, these units can sometimes be slightly confusing to understand, particularly if you are just becoming acclimated to their functions. Let’s take the confusion out of this scenario by examining what specific readings signify. You can therefore make the most out of these modern marvels.

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Man in bed wearing the AirFit F20 full face cpap mask | Intus Healthcare
Getting accustomed to your new CPAP Mask

We cannot stress enough how important the CPAP mask is to the success of your obstructive sleep apnoea therapy, but we also know about that initial CPAP mask anxiety and we’re here to help and advice you in ways or techniques to assuage your fears.

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