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Plain-language guides on sleep apnea, CPAP and BiPAP therapy, prices, and home care in the Philippines, written for patients and families and reviewed by licensed respiratory therapists. No jargon, no scare tactics.

Beyond CPAP & BiPAP

Home respiratory support

If you are researching respiratory equipment beyond our usual CPAP and BiPAP guides, start with this education-first overview. Route and terms are confirmed through a qualified enquiry.

Home respiratory support hub

See the available equipment paths, the questions to bring to your physician and RT, and the next step for a qualified enquiry.

Explore home respiratory support

Mechanical ventilator rental

Review the prescription-led rental route, what is included, and the boundaries to understand before asking about availability.

Review ventilator rental

Mechanical ventilator rental and purchase

Start with the equipment enquiry hub for a clear route to rental or purchase discussions, without a public model list or price promise.

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High-flow oxygen support

Read the education-first overview of high-flow oxygen rental and purchase routes, RT support, and the next enquiry step.

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Step 1

Understand & diagnose

Start here if you're not sure what you or your family member has, or whether it warrants a sleep study.

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Understand & Diagnose3 min read

Sleep apnea symptoms: when is snoring a red flag?

The signs worth checking (loud snoring, gasping, daytime sleepiness) and what to do next.
Two pillows on a neatly made bed in a dim bedroom lit by a bedside lamp.
Understand & Diagnose6 min read

Obstructive vs central sleep apnea: do you know which one you have?

You can have sleep apnea without loud snoring. Learn the difference and why it matters for treatment.
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Understand & Diagnose5 min read

How to get a sleep study in the Philippines

Home vs lab testing, general cost ranges, and how the results guide therapy.
A dim bedroom nightstand with a lamp, eyeglasses, a glass of water and a phone beside an unmade bed.
Understand & Diagnose5 min read

Signs someone at home might have sleep apnea

The signs of sleep apnea are usually noticed by someone else first. A plain guide for the person watching, worrying, and wondering what to do.
Step 2

Choose & buy

Once you have a diagnosis, use these guides to pick the right machine and pay a fair price.

A black Yuwell CPAP machine and a white ResMed CPAP machine placed side by side on a plain background, showing their screens and branding.
Choose & Buy3 min read

CPAP vs BiPAP: what's the difference?

Plain-language comparison and who each machine is for. Walang labis na gastos.
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Choose & Buy4 min read

CPAP price in the Philippines: an honest guide

What CPAP and BiPAP really cost here, why prices differ, and how to avoid overpaying. Straight, walang gulangan.
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Choose & Buy7 min read

Second-hand CPAP & BiPAP: the complete buyer's checklist

Machine hours, pressure settings, red flags, and the questions every buyer must ask, from a licensed RT.
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Choose & Buy12 min read

Does PhilHealth or my HMO cover a CPAP machine?

What is generally covered, what usually is not, and the questions to ask your own provider before you buy.
A plain retail ResMed box standing next to a battered, unbranded plain shipping carton of similar size on a dark wooden surface.
Choose & Buy5 min read

How to spot a fake CPAP seller in the Philippines

Real warning signs of a fake or non-genuine CPAP seller, and the questions a legitimate one always answers.
A Yuwell CPAP machine, mask, headgear strap and hose laid out on a bed, showing everything included in the box.
Choose & Buy4 min read

What's actually included when you buy a CPAP

A CPAP machine is only part of it. Here's the full care bundle Respyre includes with every unit, from home setup to ongoing support.
Step 3

Live well on therapy

Guides for caregivers and patients who are already on CPAP or BiPAP, and want to get the most out of it.

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Living With Therapy5 min read

Helping a parent start CPAP

A caregiver's guide for the first weeks, para kay tatay/nanay.
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Living With Therapy6 min read

Mask not comfortable? Common fixes

Leaks, dryness and pressure, troubleshooted. Plus when to call your RT.
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Living With Therapy6 min read

Sleep better tonight: natural sleep tips from a licensed RT

Practical, evidence-informed habits to improve rest quality alongside your therapy.
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Living With Therapy7 min read

Sleep hygiene: the foundation of better sleep

Build the habits that make CPAP therapy more effective, night after night.
These guides are general education, not a diagnosis or medical advice. For anything about your own therapy, our licensed RT will advise you.
Step 4

Home setup & where we serve

What an in-home RT setup actually involves, what a machine costs to run, and whether we visit your area.

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Home Setup & Service Areas5 min read

What happens during a licensed RT home setup

A walkthrough of the in-home visit: machine setup, mask fitting, and the first-night check-in.
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Home Setup & Service Areas5 min read

What CPAP therapy really costs to run

Electricity, masks, filters, and other ongoing costs beyond the machine itself, for guidance only.
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Home Setup & Service Areas5 min read

Where Respyre delivers and sets up

Las Piñas, Alabang and Muntinlupa, Makati, BGC and Taguig, Cavite, and the rest of Metro Manila.
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Home Setup & Service Areas6 min read

Home RT visit: what to expect

A first-time walkthrough of what a licensed RT actually does during a home CPAP setup visit, step by step.
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Home Setup & Service Areas4 min read

CPAP electricity cost in the Philippines

What it actually costs to run a CPAP machine on Philippine electricity rates each month, plus what happens during a brownout.
Step 5

CPAP & BiPAP delivery by city

Home setup by a licensed RT, city by city across our service area.

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Home Setup & Service Areas3 min read

CPAP delivery in Las Piñas

Our home base, so delivery and RT setup here are often same-day or next-day.
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Home Setup & Service Areas3 min read

CPAP delivery in Makati

Machine delivery and in-home RT setup scheduled around your workday.
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Home Setup & Service Areas3 min read

CPAP delivery in BGC & Taguig

Home visits across BGC and Taguig, fitted around a busy household or condo schedule.
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Home Setup & Service Areas3 min read

CPAP delivery in Alabang & Muntinlupa

A short drive from our base, so setup here is straightforward to schedule.
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Home Setup & Service Areas4 min read

CPAP delivery in Cavite

Delivery and home RT setup across Cavite, coordinated by appointment.
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Home Setup & Service Areas3 min read

CPAP delivery in Parañaque

Right next door to our base, so setup here is usually within the same week.
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Home Setup & Service Areas3 min read

CPAP delivery in Laguna

An hour at most from our base, with home RT setup usually scheduled the same week.
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Home Setup & Service Areas3 min read

CPAP delivery in Santa Rosa

Home RT setup in Santa Rosa and Nuvali, often within the same week.
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Home Setup & Service Areas3 min read

CPAP delivery in Quezon City

Our largest coverage area. Find your district and see if we reach your part of QC.
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