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CPAP therapy
Have you been diagnosed with sleep apnoea? CPAP is the most effective treatment for moderate to severe sleep apnoea. Ask for more information or book the start of the CPAP treatment with our sleep apnoea nurse.
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Revised 1/26/2026
CPAP treatment in brief
- CPAP treatment effectively reduces breathing interruptions, controlling sleep apnoea symptoms and improving sleep quality.
- You can buy a CPAP machine for yourself or rent it from Mehiläinen. You can try CPAP for two weeks before making your final purchase decision.
- If you have already been diagnosed with sleep apnoea, make an appointment with a sleep apnoea nurse for fitting the mask and machine guidance.
Related services
Sleep and sleep disorders
Sleep disorders can be caused by both physical and psychological factors. It's a good idea to seek help if you have a sleep disorder.
Sleep apnea examination, night polygraphy
A reliable at-home examination to diagnose and assess the severity of sleep apnoea.
Sleep apnoea oral appliance
A treatment especially for mild sleep apnoea.
Benefits of CPAP
CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure therapy, is the most effective treatment for moderate to severe sleep apnoea. In CPAP, a mask through which pressurised air is led to the upper airways with positive pressure is used when sleeping. The air keeps the airways open and reduces breathing interruptions by more than 90% on average.
- Start of treatment. Before starting the CPAP treatment, an appointment should be booked with a sleep apnoea nurse for mask fitting and CPAP machine guidance. Successful CPAP requires the use of a suitable mask and machine adjustments. This is carried out at the sleep apnoea nurse’s appointment during the initial visit. CPAP does not cure sleep apnoea, but when used correctly and regularly, it keeps breathing interruptions at a normal level.
- Buying and renting. You can buy a CPAP machine for yourself or rent it from Mehiläinen. You can try CPAP for two weeks before making your final purchase decision.
Progress of CPAP treatment
When you were diagnosed with sleep apnoea, the doctor who stated your sleep apnea examination (night polygraphy) recommended treatment for your sleep apnoea.
Book a 60-minute appointment with a sleep apnoea nurse. During the appointment, you will receive guidance on how to use the device and have the opportunity to explore different masks. The mask will be chosen based on what suits you best.
During the two-week trial period, you will learn how to use the machine. After that, you can purchase the CPAP machine for yourself or continue to rent it.
Your sleep apnoea nurse will call you two weeks and three months after starting treatment. Following this, the treatment will be monitored through at least annual follow-up appointments with the sleep apnoea nurse.
If you have any problems using the CPAP machine, you can contact your sleep apnoea nurse.
CPAP treatment prices at Mehiläinen in 2026
- Initial appointment with a sleep apnea nurse 139,20 €. Duration of appointment 60 minutes. The price includes an initial appointment with a sleep apnea nurse 135 € and the Kanta fee 4,20 €.
- CPAP treatment follow-up by phone at 2 weeks and 3 months: 68 €/time (duration 30 min)
- The price of the CPAP treatment annual check-up is 72.20–139,20 € (duration of appointment 30-60 min). The price includes an appointment with a sleep apnea nurse for 30–60 min, the price according to the duration is 68–135 €, and the Kanta fee 4,20 €.
- The price of a CPAP device is 889 €. The device price includes a heated tube and humidifier.
- The price of the mask is 85–200 €. The price depends on the chosen mask.
Regardless of whether you buy or rent a CPAP device, you must acquire your own mask(s), heated tube, and humidifier/water tank. These cost, depending on the chosen mask, approximately 235–350 €.
Price estimates:
- The estimated price for starting treatment is 224.20–339,20 €. The price includes the initial appointment with the sleep apnea nurse, the Kanta fee, and the mask. The price range is due to the price differences of the selectable masks.
- Estimated costs for the first year are 1249.20–1364,20 €. The estimate includes the initial appointment with the sleep apnea nurse, the Kanta fee, the mask, and two follow-up calls (68 €/time, duration 30 min) as well as the CPAP device, which includes a humidifier and tube, 889 €. NOTE! The humidifier and tube purchased for personal use are included in the price of the purchased device, but if the device is not purchased from Mehiläinen, they will be invoiced separately.
- Estimated costs for the following year are 72.20–139,20 €. The estimate includes an appointment with a sleep apnea nurse for 30–60 min, the price is determined by the duration of the appointment 68–135 €, and includes the Kanta fee 4,20 €.
Trial period:
You can try a CPAP device for 2 weeks. The costs of the trial period are as follows: Mask, humidifier, tube, initial appointment, and a 2-week follow-up call.
The prices for the trial period are determined according to the CPAP device rental prices and they include VAT.
Trial period price estimate
- The estimated price for the trial period is 468.20–595,20 €. The estimate includes the initial fee of 165,20 € (initial appointment with the nurse 161 € and Kanta fee 4,20 €), the mask 85–200 € and the humidifier and tube 150 €, a 2-week follow-up call (if purchasing the device 68 €, if continuing to rent the device 80 €).
Please note that CPAP treatment is always started with a so-called basic device, i.e., not with a so-called travel device.
The price for renting a CPAP device consists of the initiation and guidance related to the CPAP device's deployment, rent, follow-up, and the mask and any other necessary supplies.
CPAP device rental price list:
- The rental price for a CPAP device is 29.50 €/week. The price includes VAT 25,5 %.
- The price for a CPAP initiation/guidance appointment with a sleep apnea nurse is 161 €. The price includes VAT 25,5 %.
- CPAP follow-up by phone is 80 € per session. The price includes VAT 25,5 %.
- Mask prices vary depending on the model, from 85–200 €.*
- Tube and humidifier 150 €, which can also be used with a device received from the public sector if needed.*
- Kanta fee 4,20 €.
*A mask, humidifier, and heated tube must be acquired for personal use with the CPAP device.
Example of a rental price estimate:
- The price for starting treatment is 165,20 €. The price includes the initial appointment and the Kanta fee.
- The rental price for the device is 29,50 € per week, or 118 € per month.
- The follow-up price is 80 € per session at 2 weeks and 3 months.
- The mask price, depending on the mask, is 235–350 €. The price includes the tube and humidifier.
- The total price estimate for the initial appointment is 250.20–365,20 €. The price includes the initial appointment with the sleep apnea nurse, the Kanta fee, and the mask. The price range is due to the price differences of the selectable masks.
Please note that CPAP treatment is always started with a so-called basic device, i.e., not with a so-called travel device.
If you wish to rent a CPAP device, book an appointment for CPAP treatment initiation with a sleep apnea nurse.
Please note that renting a CPAP machine from Mehiläinen for temporary use, for example, does not rule out the possibility of public healthcare.
Mehiläinen also offers portable CPAP machines that are especially suitable for travelling. Only a basic machine can be rented (no portable machines can be rented). If necessary, the portable device is ordered separately for a patient who has visited a Mehiläinen sleep apnoea nurse’s appointment, in which case the delivery takes about a week. The price of a portable machine including an accessory package is approximately EUR 1,200–1,300. Mehiläinen’s sleep apnoea nurses can also help with the adjustments and use of the portable machine if the customer has purchased the portable machine directly from the manufacturer.
Mehiläinen’s Sleep Apnoea Nurses
Mehiläinen’s sleep apnoea nurses work at our locations across Finland. Get to know our sleep apnoea nurses.
If you have any questions about the CPAP device, need additional supplies, or have other questions related to your CPAP treatment, please contact your attending sleep apnoea nurse at Mehiläinen.
Prices are starting prices and depend on the selected studies and treatment methods. An outpatient clinic fee and Kanta fee are added to consultation visits.
| Service | Price estimate |
|---|---|
| Start of CPAP machine therapy (1st appointment with a sleep apnoea nurse) *The customer purchases a CPAP machine for themselves, starting from 224,20 €. | from 224,20 € No Kela reimbursement |
| Initial examination for snoring | from 140,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 148,10 € |
| Concise sleep polygraphy No Kela reimbursement will be paid for a concise sleep polygraphy. Learn more and book an appointment for a concise sleep polygraphy | from 558,70 € No Kela reimbursement |
| First appointment for a sleep apnoea oral appliance The estimated total price of a sleep apnoea oral appliance starts from about EUR 1,200. Learn more and book a first appointment for a sleep apnoea oral appliance | from 96,80 € Without Kela reimbursement from 123,80 € |
| Initial evaluation for sleep apnoea | from 140,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 148,10 € |
| Initial examination of sleep disorders | from 140,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 148,10 € |
Related symptoms
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Deep exhaustion and weakness that does not improve with rest.
Fatigue
Many people experience occasional fatigue. Energy levels are influenced by lifestyle, health and many external factors.
Insomnia
Being stressed and busy daily can make it difficult to calm down, which, in turn, will affect sleep.
Narcolepsy
Excessive daytime sleepiness and episodes of suddenly falling asleep may be caused by narcolepsy.
Other sleep disorders
Sleep disorders include restless legs and the rarer disorders of narcolepsy, chronic fatigue syndrome and various parasomnias.
Restless legs syndrome
Uncomfortable sensations in the limbs at rest can disturb sleep.
Sleep apnoea
Narrowing of the airways and relaxation of the muscles during sleep can lead to pauses in breathing.
Snoring
Noise during sleep is caused by a narrowing of the airway.
Frequently asked questions about CPAP therapy
CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is the most effective treatment for sleep apnoea.
Sometimes the letter combination APAP is used, where the first letter A comes from automatic, i.e. the machine automatically detects pressure fluctuations and adjusts the pressure level accordingly. The majority of today’s CPAP machines are automatic, although a constant pressure machine is still justified for some patients.
CPAP treatment does not cure sleep apnoea, but it improves sleep quality, reducing daytime fatigue and other health problems caused by sleep apnoea, while also improving the quality of life.
CPAP is a positive pressure respiratory machine that provides positive pressure to keep the upper airway open. The CPAP machine comes with a mask attached to the machine with a hose. There are different masks: full face mask, nasal mask and nasal pillow mask. The CPAP machine available through Mehiläinen also includes a humidifier and heated hose to help you with your dry mouth.
CPAP treatment does not cure sleep apnoea, but the use of the device improves sleep quality, reducing daytime fatigue and other health problems caused by sleep apnoea. Therefore, the treatment improves the patient’s quality of life by reducing breathing interruptions.
Sleep apnoea is a sleep breathing disorder in which breathing stops or slows significantly and repeatedly during sleep. Breathing interruptions cause a person with sleep apnoea to wake up repeatedly during sleep, even up to hundreds of times in one night. This means that sleep is not refreshing. Untreated sleep apnoea puts a strain on the body and makes you prone to various illnesses.
Avoiding excess weight gain, losing weight if necessary, not smoking, exercise, reducing alcohol consumption and avoiding medications that depress the central nervous system decrease the risk of sleep apnoea and often reduce the severity of already diagnosed sleep apnoea. If lifestyle changes are not sufficient, sleep apnoea can be treated with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine or an oral appliance for sleep apnoea, and, in some cases, also with positional therapy or surgery.
At the sleep apnoea nurse appointment, sleep apnoea as a disease is discussed and guidance for the use of the CPAP machine is provided. In addition, the sleep apnoea nurse will fit the mask and you can test how you can breath with the machine.
The CPAP machine is set up to remotely monitor the machine's functioning and use. If necessary, the machine settings can be changed via remote monitoring.
The sleep apnoea nurse will usually contact the patient two weeks after the start of CPAP treatment and the next time three months after the start of treatment. Following this, the treatment is monitored annually. The first annual check-up is carried out at a sleep apnoea nurse’s appointment.
Patients can contact their own sleep apnoea nurse in case of problems.
Choosing the right mask (full-face/nasal/under-nose/nasal pillow mask) depends on the following factors:
Facial features (nose and chin):
The height and width of the nose, as well as the shape of the nasal bridge, directly affect how, for example, a nasal mask fits the face. If the mask is not compatible with the shape of the nose, it may cause air leaks or feel uncomfortable. Similarly, the shape of the chin particularly affects the fit of full-face masks, as the lower part of the mask needs to seal properly under the chin and along the sides.
Beard and mustache:
Facial hair between the skin and the mask is a common cause of air leaks. A thick beard can prevent the mask from fitting snugly against the skin, causing treatment pressure to escape and reducing the effectiveness of the therapy. A nasal pillow mask that seals at the base of the nostrils is often the most effective option for individuals with a beard.
Bite guards or dentures:
Oral appliances can alter the position of the mouth and jaw, which may particularly affect the fit of full-face masks. It is important to ensure that the mask feels comfortable and seals well even when the bite guard or dentures are in place.
Sleeping habits (mouth open or closed):
- If you sleep with your mouth open: A full-face mask that covers both the nose and mouth is usually required, as treatment air delivered through a nasal mask will escape through the mouth. When air escapes through the mouth, the effectiveness of the treatment decreases, and the mouth may become dry.
- If you sleep with your mouth closed: A smaller and lighter nasal mask is often sufficient when the mouth remains closed during sleep.
