CPAP Machines: How to Choose the Right Tubing

Even the best CPAP machines and masks can suffer when assembled with inadequate tubing. If you’re looking for new CPAP tubing, it’s important to consider several factors:

Weight: Lightweight tubing is obviously advantageous to sleep apnea patients on the go, but infrequent travelers can benefit from light tubing as well. This is because heavy tubing can actually break your CPAP mask’s seal as you sleep, hindering its effectiveness.

Length: CPAP tubing is available in a variety of sizes, including 6-, 9-, and 10-foot hoses. Again, shorter tubes will be better for travelers, however sleep apnea patients with loud or bulky machines might prefer longer hoses to better distance themselves from their devices.

Flexibility: Sleep apnea patients rely on their CPAP machines every night, which means rigid, difficult tubing gets old fast. Investing in flexible tubing will make setting up your machine easier and prevent discomfort during sleep.

Compatibility: In a perfect world, every CPAP tubing product would be compatible with every CPAP machine and mask, however this is not always the case. Select models are, however, universally compatible with CPAP respiratory supplies.