The CPAP mask that brings couples together again

By: Amber Hamer

On Facebook, we asked patients, “What can you do now thanks to CPAP therapy?” and received dozens of inspiring notes like:

“Wake up without headaches”

“Work without yawning all day”

“Watch TV without falling asleep”

But one of the most common responses – and my personal favorite – is, “I can sleep with my spouse again.”

One key to a happy relationship is sleeping together,¹ and CPAP patients are 60% more likely to stay on CPAP therapy if their spouses share the bed.² Of course, many couples start sleeping in separate bedrooms when snoring becomes unbearable, or when a noisy CPAP machine gets in the way of a restful night’s sleep.

An award-winning mask

Enter the new AirFit™ P10 nasal pillow mask, which is 50% lighter and quieter than the leading pillows mask (21 dBA, softer than a whisper).³ Plus, it helps patients sleep an average of 40 minutes longer per night vs. the leading pillows mask.⁴ Its design is so simple and effective, it was just given a world-coveted Red Dot Award for product design.

We’re proud of that award, but what’s most rewarding is every time a Facebook fan comments: “I can sleep with my husband! :)” The AirFit P10 – and the entire AirFit Series – can make that happen for countless couples, helping more patients embrace their therapy and improving everyone’s sleep.

This blog post contains general information about medical conditions and potential treatments. It is not medical advice. If you have any medical questions, please consult your doctor.

References

1. Source: University of Hertfordshire. “Research reveals what your sleeping position says about your relationship.” ScienceDaily 2004. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/04/140415203702.htm (Accessed July 2, 2014).
2. Source: Cartwright R. 2008. “Sleeping together: A pilot study of the effects of shared sleeping on adherence to CPAP treatment in obstructive sleep apnea.” J Clin Sleep Med 2008. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2335391/ (Accessed July 2, 2014).
3. Source: Resmed Testing Ref:D000-0201; eLB0798-206
4. Source: Resmed Clinical Study comparing AirFit P10 to Swift FX Ref:D629-117. Resmed objective data (pressure, leak, usage, AHI)