You may have heard about continuous positive airway pressure therapy, or a CPAP machine and the benefits of using one for sleep apnea. However, if you have mild sleep apnea, then you may be wondering if this type of treatment is right for you. Luckily, we are here to answer any queries that you may …
If you have recently been instructed to use a CPAP machine, then you may have a few questions regarding how the machine works, and what it is for. In addition, you may still have some problems with snoring that you cannot seem to get rid of. Luckily, you will not have to lose sleep over …
Sleep apnea can often lie at the heart of a lot of different disorders, that are all generally categorized as panic attacks. Caused by a narrowing and constriction of the airways that are in turn either caused by obesity or age among other things, Sleep Apnea is a condition in which breathing stops and starts …
CPAP, or ‘continuous positive airway pressure’ machines are designed to treat people who suffer with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder where a person’s breathing is disrupted i.e. it repeatedly stops or starts during sleep.Predominantly, the condition affects those who may be overweight, people aged over 40 and men, but anyone could suffer …
Sleep apnea is a relatively common disorder where a person stops breathing periodically during the night. This stoppage of breath usually lasts around 10 seconds or longer. This can occur only a couple of times a night but in some severe cases, apnea can take place hundreds of times a night.Sleep apnea can be a …
The problem with sleep apnea, and if you suffer from it you’ll be well aware of this, is that there is no known cure for it. CPAP isn’t a cure for sleep apnea, it’s a way of treating it and making sure that you keep the symptoms at bay. If you don’t use your CPAP machine …
Sleep apnea is a common condition that is thought to affect an estimated 18 million Americans alone. Therefore, if you’ve just been diagnosed with it, you’re not alone. You’re also likely to have a lot of questions regarding the wider impact sleep apnea may have on your health.Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is one of two …
No, CPAP machines do not consider oxygen as they use a continuous stream of air that contains the normal elements we breathe in regularly like oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide, it works this way to keep your airways open and not to directly deliver oxygen to the body. The CPAP mask works by delivering air …
If you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea, it’s likely that you’ll need a CPAP mask, as this is considered the best course of treatment for the condition. However, you’re probably wondering about insurance. Usually, your insurance company will cover the cost of your CPAP or bi-level PAP device. That said, coverage varies depending on your …
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Whether you intend to nap for 20 minutes or 2 hours, it isn’t wise to nap without a CPAP if you have sleep apnea. If you don’t have your CPAP to hand – say if you’re traveling or at a friend’s house – it is advised to push through the thoughts of napping. CPAP masks, humidifiers, …
