CPAP (General) FAQs

Read CPAP Australia’s FAQ for answers to commonly asked questions regarding CPAP and sleep apnea. What is it, who needs it, and what should you expect.

WHAT IS CPAP?

WHAT IS SLEEP APNEA? 

DO I NEED A PRESCRIPTION FOR A HOME SLEEP TEST?

CAN BEING OVERWEIGHT CAUSE SLEEP APNEA?

HOW DOES CPAP WORK?

WHO NEEDS CPAP?

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR CPAP TO WORK?

WHO CAN PRESCRIBE CPAP?

CPAP: WHAT TO EXPECT?

CAN I SKIP USING MY CPAP IF I HAVE A COLD OR FLU?

WHY DO I ALWAYS GET A DRY MOUTH OR STUFFY NOSE USING CPAP?