The New DreamStation CPAP Machine

Have you heard about the good news that CPAP community are murmuring? This is about the new CPAP machine called "DreamStation". The dreamstation cpap machine is manufactured by the well known medical equipment specialists Philips Respironics.

The DreamStation includes the following:

DreamStation Auto CPAP with humidifier - DSX500H11

DreamStation Auto CPAP with humidifier with cellular modem - DSX500H11C

DreamStation Auto CPAP with humidifier and heated tube - DSX500T11

DreamStation Auto CPAP with humidifer and heated tube with cellular modem - DSX500T11C

Recently the internet has been buzzing with rumors of a new line of machines called the DreamStation by Philips Respironics. Nothing in the U.S. has officially been released by Respironics, but we’re anxious to see this machine in action.


As best as we can tell, the DreamStation will launch before the end of 2015 as a CPAP, delivering one constant pressure, and an APAP, automatically adjusting pressure throughout the night to provide the minimum pressure needed to maintain an open airway. There is no official word of if and when the BiPAP will be available.

For Specifications please visit Pulmonary Solutions as they are offering this machine for you. See if you are eligible for supplies and if this machine is covered by your insurance. 

Sleep Apnea Treatment: 5 Steps to Choosing the Right CPAP Machine

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines are currently the most recommended treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, and patients often feel major improvement after using them for just one night. But before you decide whether the therapy works for you, it's important to consider the different options available: Where you buy your machine, which type you end up with, and what options are included will all affect how willing you are to use CPAP and how well it will work for you.

Getting a prescription
To get an air pressure machine, you first need to be diagnosed with sleep apnea. This process will probably require an overnight study in a sleep clinic; a home sleep test may be another option.

After your initial sleep study, a technician will measure your body's response to different air pressure, or titration, levels. Most machines range from about 4 to 20 cm H₂0, meaning that they blow enough air to create a column of water that height.

Your prescription can be filled at a sleep clinic or another equipment retailer. It should include the following details.

• The type of device—CPAP, BiPAP, or APAP, for example.
• It can be generic, rather than a name brand or specific model, with some exceptions. "Most CPAP machines are interchangeable and it may take some time to find the best one," says Teofilo L. Lee-Chiong Jr., MD, medical director of the Sleep Center at National Jewish Medical and Research Center in Denver. "If you're not limited to one machine, you can use the prescription for years to try newer models."
• The correct pressure level. These levels are set before you receive the machine and should only be adjusted by a doctor or technician, never by the patient.

With your machine, you'll usually receive a six-foot hose and carrying case. Doctors might also include a note for a heated humidifier, which makes the harsh airflow more tolerable and reduces side effects such as dry throat and nasal congestion. You can buy a humidifier without a specific prescription, but if it's included on your slip you'll be sure not to overlook it. Masks and other accessories can also be sold without a prescription.