If you have sleep apnea, your continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine needs a reliable, long-lasting, and continuous source of power to help you breathe easily throughout the night. Thankfully, Portable Oulet™ batteries provide alternative power supplies when you don’t have access to a functioning outlet. Hometown Medical offers these products to patients throughout Central Mississippi. Learn more about these batteries in the guide below.

What Are the Benefits of CPAP Batteries?

Many people with sleep apnea rely on a CPAP machine to increase the air pressure in the throat as they sleep, preventing their airway from collapsing when they breathe and leading to better quality sleep. This type of therapy requires electricity, so your machine must be plugged in at all times for it to work. 

Missing or skipping just one night of treatment can completely reverse the benefits of CPAP therapy, increasing daytime fatigue and reducing restfulness and alertness. Proper treatment can also be used to manage hypertension, a condition linked to sleep apnea. Consistent use of the machine can even lower blood pressure. When therapy is interrupted, your body will have a harder time regulating blood pressure.

Unfortunately, you might not have a reliable power source when you’re camping or traveling, and high winds and thunderstorms can knock the power out in the middle of the night. Whether you’re traveling or experiencing a power outage, a battery will keep the machine running.

Why Should You Get a Portable Outlet Battery?

Portable Outlet products offer unique benefits beyond standard batteries. They're compatible with all brands and models of CPAP and BiPAP (bilevel positive airway pressure) machines without the need for extra adapters or accessories. 

Start by hooking your machine up to the Portable Outlet, which then plugs into the wall outlet. The battery remains fully charged as long as it's plugged in. When there's an outage or interruption in power, the battery automatically switches on, keeping your machine running smoothly. This product can power CPAP machines for 10 to 14 hours without an outlet and BiPAP products for seven to nine hours. 

Your CPAP plugs directly into the battery in remote locations without the need for accessory clamps or connectors! Portable Outlet can serve as a standalone battery when you're camping, flying, or handling an emergency. You can even use it to power laptops, phones, and other electronics. They're permitted on commercial flights as carry-on items only, limited to two per passenger. These batteries are convenient, versatile, and effective additions to your treatment.

Learn more about the benefits of Portable Outlet batteries by contacting Hometown Medical online. Located in Flowood, MS, this store specializes in medical equipment made to treat sleep disorders and help patients find relief. If you have any questions about their Portable Outlet products, call (601) 933-4699.