Now that summer is behind us and autumn is here, it’s a good time to replace some of your CPAP supplies and equipment and stock up on new Wilkesboro NC CPAP supplies. After the last few months of traveling and being around the seasonal dust and pollen that summer brings, supplies such as tubing, filters, and mask cushions need replacing. While replacing your Wilkesboro NC CPAP supplies you should consider being on a regular replacement schedule to maximize effectiveness, it is especially important after the summer months.
Many people travel during the summer months. Depending on where you travel to, there can be a higher level of contaminants in the air, which would make your CPAP tubing and filters dirtier than normal. It is always recommended to clean your Wilkesboro NC CPAP supplies on a regular basis, but replacing worn and dirty parts is always immediately necessary. You should regularly check the state of your equipment to see if replacement is required. If your tubing is worn, frayed and discolored, it should be replaced. Remember, everything that comes through the tube is being breathed into your lungs. CPAP tubing should be replaced at regular 6 to 9 month intervals regardless, but it is especially important after summer is over. CPAP mask cushions should be replaced about every 3 months. Additionally, CPAP mask headgear should be replaced every 6 months.
The filters in your CPAP machine require special attention during the warmer months, too. There is an increase of pollen in the air during summer, which will be caught in your filters. While filters should be replaced on a regular basis, many patients find that they need to replace the filters more often during times when pollen is in the air. It is always a good idea to check your filters on a regular basis to see if they need to be changed.
The end of summer is a perfect time to check the status of your CPAP machine and Wilkesboro NC CPAP supplies to see if they should be replaced. If anything looks worn, stretched, or dirty even after cleaning, you should replace them immediately to ensure continued effective sleep therapy.
