Sound Sleep Guide

If you have sleep apnea or for whatever reason are in the market for used CPAP machines, you of course can save some money by purchasing a piece of equipment from a private seller.  However, as with anything else that you may buy secondhand, you do want to be careful of a few things before purchasing.  If you want to buy a used CPAP machine, here are a few tips.

Remember that when using any breathing machine, you’re going to need to have a professional show you exactly how to adjust the settings.  If you’re looking at used CPAP machines this means you’ll probably be purchasing from a private seller who may or may not be able to show you the proper adjustment of this machine.  Remember that too much oxygen pressure is not good for your lungs and too little oxygen defeats the purpose of the machine in the first place.  While you may assume that you can figure the machine on your own or that the private seller of any used CPAP machines can show you how to use it properly, don’t take this for granted.  CPAP machines are pieces of medical equipment like anything else but of course are more complicated than just a pair of crutches or an Ace bandage. 

You have to make sure that the used CPAP machine is in perfect working order – you don’t want any leakages because of faulty sealing or such like.  If the hoses or any of the sealants are loose or leaking, you’re not getting enough oxygen.  Again, this defeats the entire purpose of using the machine in the first place.  It’s imperative that used CPAP machines be examined carefully and thoroughly just as you would a used car or any other complicated piece of machinery that you might purchase secondhand.

In theory there’s no harm in purchasing a used CPAP machine.  You can save literally hundreds of dollars by purchasing something secondhand and usually those machines last so long that they’ll work well for years.  Typically you can find used CPAP machines on eBay and other online sites, or can ask your own doctor for a recommendation.  He or she may know of a place that sells items that are used and that can save you some money in the long run; never be afraid to talk to your doctor about this subject.