CPAP machines are used to treat both obstructive and central sleep apnea. In both disorders, your breathing is interrupted during the sleep cycle. This can occur hundreds of times in a single night, leading to a lack of oxygen and a higher risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other health concerns.
However, a BiPAP machine differs from a CPAP machine in that it releases air at a higher pressure during a sleeper’s inhale and at a lower pressure during a sleeper’s exhale.
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When a person first begins using a CPAP machine, they might find the mask uncomfortable. They may also feel embarrassed or claustrophobic while wearing it.
If you have trouble adhering to a treatment, such as CPAP therapy, make another appointment with your doctor or sleep specialist to see if it is appropriate to stop the treatment and to find out what other treatments they recommend trying next.
Our sleep studies are done in a comfortable, private suite with a television, recliner and private bathroom. You'll sleep in a dark, quiet room while your breathing, brain waves and movements are monitored with non-invasive devices.
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A CPAP machine helps keep your airways open by delivering continuous air through your nose and mouth.
Oral appliances are designed to reduce OSA symptoms by physically opening the airway. Like EPAP, oral appliances are often only prescribed after a person has found that they cannot tolerate one of the PAP machine treatments. Two oral appliances are most common.
Sometimes doctors prescribe a bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP or BPAP) machine website when a person with sleep apnea cannot tolerate CPAP. The BiPAP machine operates similarly to a CPAP machine, with a connected tube that pushes air into a mask to keep the airway open.
While older CPAP models were noisy, newer ones are especially quiet. In fact, the average CPAP noise output is rated at 30dB (decibel) — which is about as loud as raindrops or a whisper.
CPAP machines can significantly improve sleep quality and reduce your risk for a number of health issues, including heart disease and stroke.
Clean your CPAP machine: Be sure to clean your machine regularly, as directed by the manufacturer. A clean machine can reduce the chance of infection.
Yes. Though CPAP machines are safe and pose little risk for abuse, a formal prescription from your healthcare provider is necessary for purchase.