Sleep apnea solutions
Connecting you to new sleep possibilities
DreamStation sleep apnea therapy machines
Connecting you to new sleep possibilities
DreamStation sleep apnea therapy machines
Upgrade to DreamStation 2 Auto CPAP Advanced
Success. By design.
Upgrade your CPAP machine to one designed with your comfort and ease in mind.
If you’ve been successful with CPAP therapy for five years or more, upgrade to DreamStation 2 Auto CPAP Advanced today.
Compared to their prescribed device, users rated DreamStation 2 Auto CPAP Advanced:
For information about obtaining a prescription, insurance coverage or where to buy DreamStation 2 CPAP Advanced, speak to our patient engagement team.
DreamStation Go Portable CPAP
Whether you’re at home or on the go, restful sleep is something you can’t do without. You can count on the small, powerful and compact DreamStation Go portable CPAP solution for your flexible lifestyle.
A sleep apnea machine for at home, away and every day
Trusted technology with all the power and features of a daily CPAP Optional overnight battery battery for confidence when electricity is unreliable or when you’re off the grid Easy to use intuitive color touch screen for quick, simple setup and navigation Sleek design and a slim profile with micro-flexible tubing
For information about obtaining a prescription, insurance coverage or where to buy DreamStation 2 CPAP Advanced, speak to our patient engagement team.
What is CPAP therapy?
There are several types of sleep therapy machines, but a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine is the most common. A CPAP machine is designed to send a constant flow of airway pressure to your throat so that your airway stays open during sleep, effectively treating the spontaneous pauses in breath associated with sleep apnea.5
Learn about benefits of treating sleep apnea and Philips treatment options. Download our “You have sleep apnea, now what?” brochure.
A constant flow of airway pressure to your throat ensures that your airway stays open during sleep.
Part of the Dream Family
The Dream Family Philips sleep apnea platform was designed with your needs in mind. Our DreamWear system of masks has a unique, in-frame air-flow and innovative air tube connection at the top of the head, giving you greater freedom of movement throughout the night and a more comfortable sleeping experience.
Advice & insight
Stories from people with sleep apnea
Starting therapy
The transition to sleep therapy can be smoother than you might think – and the results can happen faster than you expect.
Adjusting to therapy Getting fully comfortable with your machine and mask can take a little time, but it will happen – and it’s worth it.
Life with therapy You can get into a comfortable nighttime routine, and the change in how you feel when you’re awake can be significant.
Myth:
All PAP devices are alike.
Fact:
CPAP, Auto CPAP, and Bi-PAP devices have different features, including fixed variable or variable pressure, pressure relief technology and humidification.
By Teofilo Lee-Chiong, MD, chief medical liaison, Philips Healthcare Solutions
PAP therapy solutions: what's the difference?
CPAP, BiPAP and Auto-adjusting machines
There are several PAP therapy device options to treat your sleep apnea. Some patients can tolerate a steady, gentle flow of air during sleep, while others require variations in pressure. Talk to your doctor about your unique needs.
Philips machines include DreamStation 2 Auto CPAP Advanced, DreamStation BiPAP and BiPAP Auto SV and DreamStation Go portable CPAP solution.
CPAP machines
CPAP provides one level of pressure to your upper airway throughout the night.
CPAP H2O levels per/cm
Auto-adjusting machines
Auto-adjusting provides a variable pressure throughout the night based on your needs and sleep stage.
Auto H2O levels per/cm
BiPAP machines
BiPAP bi-level provides two levels of pressure throughout the night, your prescribed pressure on the inhale and a lower pressure on the exhale.
Bi-level H2O levels per/cm
Get to know your PAP machine
If you’re starting therapy, it’s helpful to understand how your machine’s components work.
Display settings PAP machines have different settings that allow you or your doctor to adjust air pressure, depending on the model. You should always be sure to use the setting your doctor specificies.
Tubing Tubing passes air from the machine to the mask. It’s important to position the tube over or through your headboard so that you don’t pinch it.
Air filter Filters ensure that you’re only breathing clean air. Some machines have one filter, while others include an ultra-fine filter, too.
A humidifier can connect directly to your machine to add moisture to the air as you breathe. On some models, a humidifier is included within the device. Replacement schedule6 Air filter: every month Tubing: every 3 months DreamStation machine: every 5 years
Dare to dream of a mask that fits the way you sleep with Philips Respironics Mask Selector 3D and DreamWear sleep apnea masks
Only Philips Respironics offers Mask Selector 3D, the first and only advanced scanning technology to help you find the right mask fit, the first time.7 When fitted with Mask Selector 3D, patients are more confident they will continue using their recommended mask.8 Once you find the right mask, you can feel confident that Philips Respironics DreamWear sleep masks are designed to help you get the most satisfying night’s sleep possible.
DreamStation accessories
Our most advanced system, our most advanced level of convenience
We’ve not only evolved sleep apnea therapy. We’ve evolved the ease of keeping it close by, powered up and neatly stored, anywhere you are.
PAP battery kit
Bedside organizer
Travel briefcase with detachable laptop bag
Take an active role in your sleep therapy
Sleep apnea therapy can help you sleep better at night and feel more alert during the day. The free DreamMapper9 app and web-based software works with DreamStation to help keep you motivated.
Step-by-step guidance
Check out our instructional videos for tips on how to use and maintain our machines.
How to set up and use your DreamStation 2 Auto CPAP Advanced
Navigating the menus and comfort features on your DreamStation 2 CPAP Advanced
For sleep care everywhere, rely on the DreamStation Go portable solution
Frequently asked questions
- When should I start feeling better after beginning to use my CPAP?
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Most people begin to feel better within the first week of use, though for some people it may take a little longer.
- What if I still snore while using my CPAP?
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Snoring while on CPAP should not happen. If it does, contact your doctor. Your pressure level might need to be adjusted.
- What if I lose or gain weight over the course of my treatment or my old symptoms reappear?
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You may need to have your CPAP pressure level adjusted. Contact your doctor.
- If I need to be hospitalized for any reason, should I take my device with me and use it at night?
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Yes. Also, if you are having surgery, it is important to tell the surgeon and the anesthesiologist that you are using CPAP at home. You should also tell the doctor treating you for sleep apnea that you are going into the hospital.
- I just can’t seem to adjust to my CPAP therapy. What should I do?
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Most people will adjust to CPAP in one to two weeks. Occasionally, it may take a little longer if, for example, you are very sensitive to the feel of the mask on your face or the sound of the device. Call your homecare provider or your prescribing physician if you continue to have problems beyond two weeks. Ask if you are eligible to try a bi-level or auto-adjusting device.
- Why use a humidifier with a therapy device?
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Humidifiers are designed to moisturize the air that is being delivered to you from the therapy device. There are two types of humidifiers – heated and unheated. Heated humidifiers do not “heat the air” but will increase the moisture content of the air delivered. Humidifiers can help to reduce some of the side-effects of therapy, such as dry nose.
- What does tubing do?
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The tubing is used to carry the air from the therapy device to the mask. You should clean and inspect your tubing at least once a week to make sure it is clean, bendable and that is doesn’t have any tears. If you think your tubing is ready for replacement, contact your homecare provider.
- What do filters do?
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Therapy devices come with filters. Some devices come with one regular filter and others come with two – one regular filter and one ultra-fine filter. See your device manual for details on caring for your filters.
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References: 1. 30-day 2020 patient preference study with N=444 users. Prescribed devices included Philips DreamStation and ResMed AirSense 10. 2. Based on users’ rating of sound and comparison from 30-day 2020 patient preference study with N=444. Prescribed devices included Philips DreamStation and ResMed AirSense 10. 3. Based on 2020 patient preference study with N=444. 4. DreamStation 2 Auto CPAP Advanced is 22% smaller and 16.4% lighter than ResMed AirSense 10. 5. Video: How CPAP controls sleep apnea. (2019). https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sleep-apnea/multimedia/cpap/vid-20084718 6. Check with your insurance provider about your covered replacement schedule. 8. Data analysis after 90 days of use. Philips sponsored patient preference trial (n=310; n=253 completed questionnaire). Patients scanned using the Mask Selector (n=118) vs. traditional fitting methods (n=135). 9. DreamMapper is available currently in the US, Canada and certain international locations. 10. Positive airway pressure treatment: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001916.htm For informational purposes only, not to replace physician's directions
7. Data analysis after 90 days of use. 2019 Philips sponsored patient preference trial (n=310). Patients scanned using the Mask Selector (n=153) vs. traditional fitting methods (n=157).
