The Wesper Journal is a weekly publication featuring expert insights, practical tips, and updates on sleep apnea and sleep health, empowering you to better understand and improve your sleep. A CPAP machine generates a continuous stream of pressurized air that is used to provide enough pressure so that your upper airway will not collapse and interrupt your breathing at night. The air generated from the machine travels through an air filter and a flexible tube and eventually into your mask. The machine also ensures that your lungs receive enough oxygen while you’re asleep and prevents you from constantly waking up to resume breathing. Using the CPAP machine is a continuous process. In the first few days and even weeks, you might not feel comfortable using a CPAP machine and may even have a hard time falling asleep because the machine continuously delivers higher air pressure into your airway than what you are normally used to. However, the goal of using a CPAP machine is to help you get used to it in the long run so that your sleeping quality can be improved. The price of a CPAP machine ranges anywhere from $250 to $1,000 or more. The price is usually higher among CPAP machines with more advanced features. However, most CPAP machines’ prices range from $500 to $800. Depending on the type of machine , life expectancy can be different. A CPAP machine normally lasts for 3 to 5 years. However, there may be signs for you to replace your CPAP machine or its components. The study suggests that CPAP therapy needs to be used every night for the treatment to remain effective. If you stop using CPAP, your sleep apnea symptoms are likely to come back. Some people feel better after the first few nights using a CPAP machine. Most people find that it takes a few weeks to get used to the therapy. In general, the longer a CPAP machine is used, the better the results will be, and the better you will feel throughout the day. Traveling with sleep apnea is not pleasant. Air travel with CPAP machines is allowed by the TSA. You may want to bring it with you during the flight. Not only can using a CPAP machine help treat your sleep apnea and improve your sleep quality, but it can also boost your confidence, improve your mental health, and enhance your relationship with your partner. There may be side effects associated with the usage of CPAP machines. For example, you may experience skin irritation, having trouble falling asleep, or having trouble with switching your sleeping positions.