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| Possible Causes | What To Do |
|---|---|
| Air pressure is set incorrectly | Email Dallas Sleep to check pressure settings |
| Pressure settings may need adjustment for comfort | Schedule an appointment with Dallas Sleep |
| Possible Causes | What To Do |
|---|---|
| Temperature setting on the humidifier is too high or the temperature in the room is too hot | Lower humidifier setting, lower room temperature, or use heated tubing |
| Tubing is under the blanket | Keep tubing above the blanket |
| Dirty filters | Clean or replace filters |
| Possible Causes | What To Do |
|---|---|
| Room temperature is too low | Place tubing under blankets, increase room temperature, or use heated tubing |
| Possible Causes | What To Do |
|---|---|
| Water level too high in water tub | Lower water level if above maximum |
| Heated air cooling in tubing | Use heated tubing or tubing wrap |
| Possible Causes | What To Do |
|---|---|
| The flow from the CPAP is drying the membranes | Increase humidifier setting or use heated tubing |
| Possible Causes | What To Do |
|---|---|
| Using nasal mask while breathing through mouth | Switch to a full face mask. Contact your DME supplier |
| Possible Causes | What To Do |
|---|---|
| Mask leaking air toward eyes | Adjust mask or headgear |
| Possible Causes | What To Do |
|---|---|
| High pressure or mouth breathing | Use a chin strap or contact DME supplier for full face mask |
| Possible Causes | What To Do |
|---|---|
| Mask not fitting properly or wrong size | Contact your DME supplier |
| Possible Causes | What To Do |
|---|---|
| Incorrect mask fit | Contact your DME supplier |
| Mask size incorrect | Contact your DME supplier |
| Headgear too tight | Loosen headgear |
| Possible Causes | What To Do |
|---|---|
| Weight gain | Schedule appointment with Dallas Sleep |
| Pressure setting incorrect | Schedule appointment with Dallas Sleep |
| Possible Causes | What To Do |
|---|---|
| Power cord disconnected or outlet has no power | Plug cord into grounded outlet and try another outlet |
| Equipment malfunction | Contact your DME supplier |
| Supplies | Frequency | What To Do |
|---|---|---|
| CPAP Mask or Nasal Pillows | Daily | Wash your face before wearing the mask. Clean mask daily with warm soapy water and rinse well. Air dry on towel. |
| Humidifier Chamber | Daily | Fill with distilled water before use. Wash daily with warm soapy water and rinse well. |
| Tubing | Weekly | Wash weekly with warm soapy water. Rinse well and air dry. |
| Humidifier Chamber | Weekly | Wash with warm soapy water. Soak in vinegar solution (1 part vinegar : 3 parts water) for 30 minutes. |
| Headgear | Weekly | Hand wash with warm soapy water and air dry. |
| Exterior of Machine | Weekly | Wipe with a damp cloth. |
| Disposable Filter | Monthly | Do not wash. Replace white disposable filter every month. |
| Item | Replace |
|---|---|
| Full Face Mask & Headgear | Every 6 months |
| Full Face Cushion | Every 1 month |
| Nasal Mask & Headgear | Every 6 months |
| Nasal Cushion | Every 1 month (Medicare: 2 per month) |
| Nasal Pillow Mask & Headgear | Every 6 months |
| Nasal Pillow Replacement | Every 1 month (Medicare: 2 per month) |
| Chinstrap | Every 6 months |
| Tubing | Every 3 months |
| Filters | Every 1 month (Medicare: 2 per month) |
| Water Chamber | Medicare: Every 6 months |
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