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BiPAP vs CPAP: What Is the Difference?
In short: a CPAP machine gives one steady air pressure all the time. A BiPAP machine gives two pressures: a higher one when you breathe in and a lower one when you breathe out. CPAP is most often used for obstructive sleep apnea. BiPAP is often used when a patient needs extra help to breathe, or cannot tolerate CPAP. Your doctor decides which one you need.
How CPAP works
CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. The machine blows air at one set pressure through a mask. The steady pressure keeps the airway open during sleep, so breathing does not stop and start.
How BiPAP works
BiPAP (also called BPAP or bilevel) gives a higher pressure when you breathe in (IPAP) and a lower pressure when you breathe out (EPAP). Breathing out against a lower pressure feels easier, and the difference between the two pressures helps move more air in and out of the lungs.
BiPAP vs CPAP at a glance
| CPAP | BiPAP | |
|---|---|---|
| Air pressure | One fixed pressure | Two pressures: higher to breathe in, lower to breathe out |
| Often used for | Obstructive sleep apnea | Patients who need breathing support (for example some COPD patients), or who cannot tolerate CPAP |
| Who decides | Your doctor, based on your condition and tests | |
| Rent at Me Plus | ₹2,500 per month | ₹2,500 per month |
Renting BiPAP or CPAP from Me Plus Equipment
We rent BiPAP and CPAP machines for home use in Mumbai, Surat and Ahmedabad, at ₹2,500 per month each. The minimum rental is one month. The mask is purchased separately. We deliver, set up the machine and show you how to use it. Call/WhatsApp 99873 89843, open 10:30 am – 8 pm, all days.
This guide is general information, not medical advice. Please use breathing equipment only as advised by your doctor.
Common questions
Is BiPAP better than CPAP?
Neither is better in general. They do different jobs. Your doctor chooses based on your condition and sleep study or blood gas results.
Can I switch from CPAP to BiPAP?
Only if your doctor advises it. Some people who cannot tolerate CPAP pressure are moved to BiPAP.
How much does it cost to rent BiPAP or CPAP?
At Me Plus Equipment, BiPAP and CPAP machines are ₹2,500 per month each. The mask is purchased separately.
Is a mask included?
No. The mask is bought separately because it is used by one patient only.