Best CPAP Pillows

If you are not already fully aware of what a CPAP machine is, I am happy to break it down to you in simple terms. For those suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, this is a machine that provides what is referred to as a continuous positive airway pressure.

Obstructive sleep apnea hinders your sleep because it does not allow for you to get continuous, easy to breathe air. With the CPAP machine, you are getting continuous air that is pressured to help push passed the obstructed airways and allow you to breathe cleanly and freely.

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  • High-quality memory foam
  • Cooling mesh pillow case
  • Two levels of thickness
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  • Orthopedic
  • Supportive
  • The USA made
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  • 3D cooling mesh
  • Adjustable memory foam pillow
  • Great for stomach sleepers
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  • Hypoallergenic
  • Dust mite resistant
  • Adjustable
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  • Butterfly shape
  • Affordable
  • Without chemicals and metals
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You wear a mask on your face while you sleep that is connected to a small machine that pumps the pressured air. This works throughout the night so you do not have to struggle to get your breath.

The reason you may consider a specific pillow to help you is that most pillows are firm or flat or block or obstruct the mask while you are sleeping. This causes either you to be extremely uncomfortable or the mask to get moved off of your place and keep you from breathing enough air throughout the night.

CPAP compatible pillows are being found more frequently on the market and do actually help to support your head, neck and mask. You can use the pillows and comfortably rest your head without fussing and worrying about what is happening with your mask throughout the entire night.

Editor’s Top Choice For A Cpap Compatible Pillow

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Contour Products CPAPMax Adjustable Memory Foam CPAP Pillow
I LOVE this pillow not only because it is CPAP compatible but it is made adjustable memory foam and comes with a cooling mesh cover.
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  • Cooling mesh
  • Fully adjustable
  • All types of sleepers

Top 5 Best Rated CPAP Pillows Reviewed

EnduriMed CPAP Pillow

With this CPAP pillow you can choose to purchase it either just as a memory foam pillow or with a cooling mesh pillow case as well. If you are a hot sleeper then you may find that the cooling mesh helps you out a lot throughout the evening to stay cool and keep the sweat off of your pillow.

The memory foam in this pillow is of very high quality that allows the pillow to contour to your head, neck and face and remember the shape you have and the support you need. The pillow is not a standard, flat or slightly curved pillow but is formed with divots and craters to allow you to use your CPAP with this pillow without making you uncomfortable or causing the CPAP machine to be interrupted, or unhooked.

Your face mask is completely compatible with this pillow and will not be disrupted and your breathing will be even and strong throughout the evening. There are two levels of thickness to this pillow so you will not deplete the pillow by using it constantly, but you will stay comfortable and supported.

Pros:

  • High-quality memory foam
  • Cooling mesh pillow case
  • Two levels of thickness
  • Extremely comfortable

Cons:

  • Not great for stomach sleepers
  • Very thick

Cradle Me Cervical Pillow

If you are a back or side sleeper and a CPAP user then this pillow is going to be a great fit for you to use regularly. It may not be the most comfortable option for stomach sleepers, however this shouldn’t be much of a problem as I have found that most CPAP users cannot comfortably use their CPAP and sleep on their stomach.

The memory foam in this pillow is not the only thing that makes it comfortable, as the surface of the casing is also plush and soft and feels great to lay your head against. The pillow is not only soft and comfy but very supportive and keeps cool regardless of how hot and sweaty you get in the night.

This is an orthopedic pillow that is perfect for cradling your cervical vertebrae and keeping your head and neck comfortable. Made in the USA, it is designed to specifically relieve unwanted strain and stress that perhaps you did not notice was causing you aches.

Pros:

  • Orthopedic
  • Supportive
  • The USA made
  • Mid-range price

Cons:

  • Easily flattens
  • Too low

Contour Products Adjustable Memory Foam CPAP Pillow

Minimal mask pressure is one thing you are definitely looking for and you will find it in this pillow as if allows you maximum support and comfort without crushing or disconnecting your mask from your face while you are sleeping. The height on this pillow is also adjustable so if you find that it is too tall or too flat then you can remove or add foam to make it the perfect pillow especially for you.

Unlike many other pillows designed especially for CPAP users, this one is created to be used by all types of sleepers, even stomach sleepers! There is even a hose tether which you can attach to your face mask and as you move, it will move as well.

If you are a hot sleeper, you will enjoy this pillow because it is not only made with ventilated memory foam, it has a 3D cooling mesh over the top. There is a soft velour cover that is easy to remove and machine washable as well.

Pros:

  • 3D cooling mesh
  • Adjustable memory foam pillow
  • Great for stomach sleepers
  • Ventilated memory foam

Cons:

  • Very firm
  • Very small

PureComfort Side Sleeping Pillow

Not only is this a great CPAP compatible pillow, it provides ear relief and pain and takes pressure off of your ears as well as neck and head. The pressure on your face will be reduced throughout the evening, and will not put pressure on your CPAP mask either.

You can adjust the height on this pillow as with some other options on this list, except not by adding or removing memory foam from the pillow. This one actually has height inserts into this pillow, and you have a few that can be added.

There are ear cutouts in this pillow to specifically relieve the pain from your ears as well as the pressure on our face. The reduction of pressure will also keep you from getting to hot in the nights.

You can truly rest assured that these pillows are made without harsh chemicals and without heavy metals that can not only be harmful but irritate your airways. PureComfort’s side sleeping pillow is also hypoallergenic and dust mite resistant as well, which are common airway irritants.

Pros:

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Dust mite resistant
  • Adjustable
  • Without metals a
  • nd chemicals

Cons:

  • Not great for stomach sleepers
  • Smells when you sweat

Coisum Orthopedic Memory Foam Pillow

Coisum is a brand that I LOVE for pillows and I often choose to add to my lists for top sleep equipment because they make high quality products at an affordable price. This pillow by Coisum is an orthopedic memory foam pillow that is butterfly shaped and provides great support and comfort regardless of how you sleep on a pillow.

Though it is designed to accommodate back and side sleepers it is also acceptable to use and give to a stomach sleeper, although i imagine it is hard to sleep on your stomach and use a CPAP mask effectively. You will feel better as soon as you adjust to the pillow and are able to notice that your shoulder and neck pain is subsiding.

You will be happy to know that this pillow comes with a machine washable, hypoallergenic cover that makes it easy to keep clean. You do not have to worry about finding a cover because the pillow itself is encased with one and the entire pillow from this casing to the stuffing is made without heavy metals and harsh chemicals that irritate your breathing.

Pros:

  • Butterfly shape
  • Affordable
  • Without chemicals and metals
  • Hypoallergenic

Cons:

  • Awkward shape
  • May flatten easily

Closing Thoughts

As most who use a CPAP machine are sleeping on their sides or backs, these pillows are not highly recommended for stomach sleepers, though you can try. Most on the list are adjustable and allow for you to make the pillow completely comfortable for your individual needs.

If you are a CPAP user then you have probably been struggling for some time now to find the very best sleep style and pattern. Having issues with sleep can ruin not only your night but your entire day and how you feel which impacts your overall health.

Each pillow detailed on this list has been tested and tried out to ensure it is a quality pillow and product that will help you to sleep with support and relief. They are all compatible and comfortable to use with your CPAP mask and you do not have to worry that it will get disconnected or wrapped up while you move in your sleep.

Once you have made the change to a CPAP compatible pillow you will not want to go back. Your way of sleeping will be completely transformed and you will find that you are sleeping better through the evening thanks to the machine and pillow combined.

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About Haley Henson Haley Ann Vuksta is an American woman currently living and serving in Uzhgorod, Ukraine. She teaches English and ministers to the local Roma (gypsy) population there with her husband, Ruvim. Following a call on her heart and the local pastor's prompting, she moved to Ukraine at the age of 22 and began to serve the people in whichever way was most needed. This is often women's and children's small groups as well as English lessons. She enjoys reading, writing, singing, travelling, meeting new people and learning languages. She is fluent in English and Ukrainian and knows Spanish and some Russian as well. She is currently taking Italian lessons in an effort to broaden her horizons and assist her when she travels. She loves animals, people, her husband and Jesus.