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CPAP: Your First 90 Days

The first weeks on CPAP decide whether it sticks. This guide walks you through them: fixing the common problems, reading your machine's numbers, and keeping track of the usage rule your insurance may check.

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26-page PDF · Edited by Jeremiah Forsythe · October 2026

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Who it's for

You've just been prescribed CPAP, or you've started and it isn't going well: the mask leaks, your mouth is dry, the air makes you bloated, or you lie awake fighting it. It's also for the partner helping someone through it.

What's inside

  1. The 90-day mapFive stages from your first night to the follow-up visit, with your key dates worked out.
  2. Your first nightsWhat to expect and a simple bedtime routine.
  3. Fixing the common problemsMask types and fit, leaks, dry mouth and nose, rainout, bloating, pressure, and a step-by-step practice ladder for claustrophobia.
  4. Reading your machine's dataUsage, AHI and leak: what each means and how far to trust it.
  5. The usage rule and the follow-up visitMedicare's rule (4+ hours on 70% of nights in any 30 in a row during the first 3 months) and the day 31 to 91 visit, worked through with dates. Notes on private plans.
  6. Cleaning, supplies and travelCleaning, a supply replacement schedule, and flying with your machine.

A look inside

Guide cover
Cover
The 90-day map page
The 90-day map
Reading your machine's data page
Reading your data
90-night tracker page
90-night tracker

Also included

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FAQ

Is this medical advice?

No. It is a general education guide. It tells you when to call your equipment supplier and when to call your doctor, and it doesn't replace either.

Does the usage rule apply to my insurance?

The guide explains the Medicare rule in detail. Many private plans use a similar rule, but not all, so it includes questions to ask your plan.

How do I get it?

Checkout runs through Beacons. You can pay by card, PayPal, Venmo or Pay Later, and the PDF downloads right after purchase.

Does it push products?

No. The PDF has no affiliate links or brand recommendations.

This guide is general education, not medical advice. For problems with your therapy, talk to your equipment supplier or your doctor.