Noise-Disturbing Partner

I Have been using a CPAP for about 10 years now. The noise level has never been an issue for me, but I have had concern how it would affect an other person sleeping in the room. CPAP's have gotten a lot quieter over the years. You can hardly hear them at all if you have certain conditions in the room. Having roomed with various people on Ski trips with a Ski Club and other vacations with friends, I have never had anyone complain about the noise. After warning a recent roommate about sleeping with a CPAP, He told me in the morning that he thought it wasn't even on. Unfortunately My Now ex-wife was the only one who complained about the noise. She was a poor sleeper in other regards also. I suggested ways to help her deal with her aversion to any and all noise at night that disturbed her sleep. My suggestions were never executed. We had hard wood floors in the bed room and light drapes over the windows. I have found several ways to diminish the noise over the years. I would like to share them with anyone who has this same concern. First of all carpeting the Bedroom is the best way to dampen noise in the bed room. Heavy drapes also is also a big help. I have found that if you place a towel under the CPAP as opposed to placing it on a hard surface will farther dampen the sound. I have also been forced to place the CPAP on a padded Chair next to my bed, while in a hotel room. This also makes a big difference. My last comment is to place the CPAP on the far side of the room if multiple beds and to position the CPAP a few inches below the top surface of the bed. I hope this is helpful to others.

They can all suck it up and pay for another room.

Medical necesity takes priority over "special snowflakes".

SACohen wrote:First of all carpeting the Bedroom is the best way to dampen noise in the bed room. Heavy drapes also is also a big help. I have found that if you place a towel under the CPAP as opposed to placing it on a hard surface will farther dampen the sound. I have also been forced to place the CPAP on a padded Chair next to my bed, while in a hotel room. This also makes a big difference. My last comment is to place the CPAP on the far side of the room if multiple beds and to position the CPAP a few inches below the top surface of the bed.

Those are some excellent ideas.


But, this was the best one:

SACohen wrote:ex-wife

I'm sensitive to sound at night also. You've got some very good suggestions about sound damping. Maybe just put them in a simple line-by-line list where they will be easy to read and copy. BTW, silicone earplugs work great. I like Mack's brand.

ChicagoGranny wrote:
But, this was the best one:

SACohen wrote:ex-wife

Sometimes life is too short to put up with &@$#%%.

SACohen wrote:I Have been using a CPAP for about 10 years now. The noise level has never been an issue for me, but I have had concern how it would affect an other person sleeping in the room. CPAP's have gotten a lot quieter over the years. You can hardly hear them at all if you have certain conditions in the room. Having roomed with various people on Ski trips with a Ski Club and other vacations with friends, I have never had anyone complain about the noise. After warning a recent roommate about sleeping with a CPAP, He told me in the morning that he thought it wasn't even on. Unfortunately My Now ex-wife was the only one who complained about the noise. She was a poor sleeper in other regards also. I suggested ways to help her deal with her aversion to any and all noise at night that disturbed her sleep. My suggestions were never executed. We had hard wood floors in the bed room and light drapes over the windows. I have found several ways to diminish the noise over the years. I would like to share them with anyone who has this same concern. First of all carpeting the Bedroom is the best way to dampen noise in the bed room. Heavy drapes also is also a big help. I have found that if you place a towel under the CPAP as opposed to placing it on a hard surface will farther dampen the sound. I have also been forced to place the CPAP on a padded Chair next to my bed, while in a hotel room. This also makes a big difference. My last comment is to place the CPAP on the far side of the room if multiple beds and to position the CPAP a few inches below the top surface of the bed. I hope this is helpful to others.

Hahahaha I am sorry once I read "she was a poor sleeper in other regards too" I couldn't read any further. I was laughing way too hard. I am still laughing as I type this lol.