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CPAP at home: the complete guide
How CPAP treats sleep apnoea, fixed vs auto machines, choosing a mask, getting used to it, and cleaning.
1CPAP on rent: how it works
- Share the sleep study Or the doctor's prescription with the pressure.
- Pick machine and mask Fixed or auto CPAP; nasal pillow, nasal or full-face mask.
- Setup at home Pressure set as prescribed, mask fitted, humidifier filled.
- First week support Call us for leaks, dryness or discomfort.
- Rent month by month Many families rent for a month first, then decide to buy.
2Sleep apnea and why CPAP helps
In obstructive sleep apnea the throat closes again and again during sleep. Breathing stops, oxygen drops and the person wakes briefly without knowing it. CPAP blows a steady stream of air that keeps the throat open all night.
Loud snoring, gasping at night, daytime sleepiness, morning headache.
A sleep study (polysomnography), at a lab or at home.
Better sleep, alertness and blood pressure control when used every night.
3CPAP or BiPAP
| CPAP | BiPAP | |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure | One steady pressure | Higher when breathing in, lower out |
| Used for | Obstructive sleep apnea | COPD, high CO₂, weak breathing muscles |
| Cost | Lower | Higher |
Which machine and what pressure is the doctor's decision, based on tests.
4Which brand of CPAP machine is best?
ResMed, Philips, BMC, Yuwell, Oxymed and Löwenstein are common in India. Check the warranty, mask availability, data card or app, and whether a humidifier is included.
5What is a CPAP machine?
In obstructive sleep apnoea the throat collapses during sleep and breathing stops for seconds at a time, many times an hour. CPAP blows air at one steady pressure through a mask and keeps the airway open like an air splint.
6Fixed or auto
One pressure set from the sleep study.
Finds the lowest pressure that keeps the airway open, breath by breath. Most patients start here.
2 models in stock
14 models in stock
7Getting used to it
- Start with ramp Pressure starts low and rises as you fall asleep.
- Wear it awake Ten minutes while reading or watching TV for the first few days.
- Fix leaks early Re-seat the mask; most leaks come from straps that are too tight.
- Use the humidifier Stops a dry mouth and nose.
8How to clean a CPAP machine
Empty the water chamber, wipe the cushion.
Wash mask, tube and chamber in mild soapy water, air-dry.
Check the filter.
9CPAP machine on rent or buy: price in Delhi
Try a rental for a few weeks to confirm the mask and pressure suit the patient, then buy.
10Best CPAP machine for home use
| Brand | Model | Pressure | Modes | Warranty | Rent | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips | DreamStation Go | 4–20 cm H₂O | CPAP, APAP | 2 years | ₹3,500/mo | — |
| ResMed | AirSense 10 Elite | 4–20 cm H₂O | CPAP fixed | 2 years | ₹3,500/mo | — |
| BMC | M1 Mini | 4–20 cm H₂O | Auto CPAP | 1 year | ₹4,500/mo | — |
| BMC | RESmart G2S A20 | 4–20 cm H₂O | Auto CPAP | 1 year | ₹4,500/mo | — |
| BMC | RESmart GII Auto CPAP | 4–20 cm H₂O | Auto CPAP | 1 year | ₹4,500/mo | — |
| Loewenstein | Prisma SMART | 4–20 cm H₂O | Auto CPAP | 2 years | ₹4,500/mo | — |
| Loewenstein | Prisma SMART Plus | 4–20 cm H₂O | Auto CPAP | 2 years | ₹4,500/mo | — |
| Oxymed | SleepEasy Auto CPAP | 4–20 cm H₂O | CPAP, APAP | ₹4,500/mo | — | |
| Philips | DreamStation Auto CPAP | 4–20 cm H₂O | CPAP, APAP | 2 years | ₹4,500/mo | — |
| ResMed | AirMini | 4–20 cm H₂O | CPAP, APAP, AutoSet for Her | 2 years | ₹4,500/mo | — |
| ResMed | AirSense 10 AutoSet | 4–20 cm H₂O | CPAP, APAP | 2 years | ₹4,500/mo | — |
| ResMed | AirSense 11 | 4–20 cm H₂O | CPAP, APAP | 2 years | ₹4,500/mo | — |
| ResMed | AirStart 10 | 4–20 cm H₂O | CPAP, APAP | 2 years | ₹4,500/mo | — |
| VentMed | DS6 Auto CPAP | 4–20 cm H₂O | Auto CPAP | 1 year | ₹4,500/mo | — |
| Yuwell | BreathCare YH-550 | 4–20 cm H₂O | Auto CPAP | 1 year | ₹4,500/mo | — |
| Yuwell | BreathCare YH-680AB | 4–20 cm H₂O | Auto CPAP | 1 year | ₹4,500/mo | — |
Prices are what we charge in Delhi NCR. Which model arrives depends on the prescribed flow and what is free on the day.
11Which brand of CPAP machine do we give you?
We do not sell one brand. These are the CPAP machine brands actually in our Delhi stock today, with the number of models we hold and the lowest monthly rent for each. Which one arrives depends on the prescribed flow or size and what is free on the day — tell us the prescription and we will say exactly which machine is coming.
| Brand | Models we hold | Rent from |
|---|---|---|
| ResMed | 5 | ₹3,500 |
| BMC | 3 | ₹4,500 |
| Loewenstein | 2 | ₹4,500 |
| Philips | 2 | ₹3,500 |
| Yuwell | 2 | ₹4,500 |
| Oxymed | 1 | ₹4,500 |
| VentMed | 1 | ₹4,500 |
7 brands and 16 models in stock. Rent across the range runs ₹3,500–₹4,500 a month.
Questions families ask
Will CPAP stop snoring?
In most people with sleep apnoea, yes, when the pressure is right and the mask doesn’t leak.
Written for families by the MedStay team. Follow your own doctor’s prescription.