CPAP equipment
Buying a CPAP in Belgium
Not eligible for the NIHDI (INAMI/RIZIV) convention, looking for a second device, or would you rather choose your own equipment? Here are the suppliers in Belgium, and what to know before you buy.
Why buy outside the convention?
A diagnosis comes first. A CPAP should be chosen and adjusted after a sleep study, with a doctor. It can be sold freely online, but it does not suit everyone: some central apneas need a different device.
Do you qualify after all? If your OAHI is 15/h or more, the convention is far better value: your share is €0.25 a day, and nothing if you receive increased reimbursement (BIM). See the NIHDI convention →
CPAP suppliers in Belgium
This list is not exhaustive and is in alphabetical order. Conflict of interest: the author of this site also runs VivaRespire, which helps fund the site. No other supplier pays to appear here. See our transparency policy →
Isis Medical
Home careA Belgian provider of home respiratory therapy.
Oxysphair
Home careA Belgian provider specializing in oxygen therapy and sleep therapy.
Rmed
Home careA provider of respiratory home care in Belgium.
Vitalaire
Air Liquide groupThe online store of an Air Liquide subsidiary: CPAP devices and accessories.
VivaRespire
Online storeA store specializing in CPAP equipment: devices, masks, accessories and spare parts. Delivery in Belgium.
Vivisol
Home careA provider of respiratory home care in Belgium.
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What to know before you buy
Choosing the right device
- Fixed CPAP Constant pressure. Simple and cheaper. The pressure must have been determined beforehand.
- Auto-CPAP The pressure adjusts continuously within a set range (often 4 to 20 cmH₂O). This is the type of device used for titration at home, under medical follow-up.
- BiPAP Two pressure levels, one for breathing in and one for breathing out. Worth considering on medical advice: for high pressure that is hard to tolerate, or certain breathing disorders.
- Travel A compact device (ResMed AirMini, for example). Useful as a second device, on planes or when camping.
Understanding your pressure
The Miljeteig and Hoffstein formula gives an estimate based on your AHI, BMI and neck circumference. Use it to prepare the discussion with your doctor: it does not replace titration, and it should not be used to set up a device on your own.
Calculate an estimated pressure →Estimate only · Miljeteig and Hoffstein formula, 1993
Approximate prices (outside the convention)
Check with the supplier. Under the NIHDI convention: €0.25 a day, free with BIM.
Accessories to budget for
- →Tubing: replace every 6 to 12 months. Heated tubing limits condensation.
- →Filter: inspect every month. For ResMed: hypoallergenic every 3 months, standard every 6 months.
- →Mask cushion: replace every 3 to 6 months to keep a good seal.
- →Distilled or demineralized water: for the humidifier. Tap water leaves limescale.
- →Travel adapter: the right plug for trips outside Belgium.
Is your OAHI 15 or more?
Under the NIHDI convention, the device, mask, accessories and follow-up are included for €0.25 a day. Compare before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
Updated November 1, 2026
Andy Leleux
Sleep technologist specialized in CPAP therapy · More than 10 years in sleep medicine
This project rests on more than ten years of clinical work in the sleep laboratory and on a close knowledge of CPAP equipment. That double perspective, clinical and technical, is what Association Apnée is built on.
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