Understanding Sleep Apnea CPAP
For those who have sleep apnea, a sleep apnea CPAP machine is one solution that will help you feel more at ease about breathing while sleeping.
Because sleep apnea can be so severe that a person may die from this disorder, a CPAP machine can give the peace of mind needed to sleep.
The main purpose of this machine is to increase the air pressure in your throat to keep your airway from failing.
When sleep apnea is diagnosed by a doctor, they normally use the CPAP machine to treat those who have moderate as well as severe sleep apnea.
There are three types of sleep apnea.
Central Sleep Apnea - This is the type that is caused by a problem with the brain.
The way it signals the muscles responsible for keeping us breathing is compromised.
This type is usually associated with heart failure, strokes, brain infections and brain tumors.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea - This type is caused by the airflow to the throat becoming blocked while you are sleeping.
It can also be caused by narrowed airways or being severely overweight can be another reason for this type of sleep apnea.
Mixed Sleep Apnea - This occurs as a combination of the two mentioned above.
It is normally recognized by very loud snoring.
A restless sleep as well as having difficulty breathing is another clue.
The sufferer may wake feeling exhausted and may have a headache.
This type may be improved by the way you sleep and the CPAP machine has had great results with this as well.
A CPAP machine usually is made with either a mask that goes over the mouth and the nose or a mask that only covers the nose.
The NCPAP or nose only type is the most common.
The machines may also have prongs that fit over the nose.
The CPAP machine has had very good results decreasing the sleepiness sufferers of sleep apnea were experiencing.
Those with severe as well as moderate sleep apnea have lowered their blood pressure by using the NCPAP machine.
People who use the CPAP that suffer from coronary artery disease have fewer heart problems - the main one being heart failure.
One of the main things you must remember when using a CPAP is to have regular appointment with your doctor.
Often they may need to do additional sleep studies to make sure this is the correct treatment and that it is working satisfactorily.
Often the CPAP machine will have to be adjusted.
Those who have experienced any side effects from using the CPAP have mostly been moderate.
Sometimes air will leak around the mask.
This is only because it does not fit properly and once it is adjusted, this will stop.
Some people have reported nightmares and more dreams than normal during the beginning of using the machine.
This typically goes away.
A dry nose, sore throat or a nose bleed can often be relieved by running a humidifier when you are sleeping and using the CPAP.
There are other side effects such as headaches but seeing your doctor and advising him of these problems is the best way to take care of them.
The benefits of the sleep apnea CPAP seem to far outweigh the problems when you think about the alternative which could ultimately be a heart attack, stroke or even death.
Because sleep apnea can be so severe that a person may die from this disorder, a CPAP machine can give the peace of mind needed to sleep.
The main purpose of this machine is to increase the air pressure in your throat to keep your airway from failing.
When sleep apnea is diagnosed by a doctor, they normally use the CPAP machine to treat those who have moderate as well as severe sleep apnea.
There are three types of sleep apnea.
Central Sleep Apnea - This is the type that is caused by a problem with the brain.
The way it signals the muscles responsible for keeping us breathing is compromised.
This type is usually associated with heart failure, strokes, brain infections and brain tumors.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea - This type is caused by the airflow to the throat becoming blocked while you are sleeping.
It can also be caused by narrowed airways or being severely overweight can be another reason for this type of sleep apnea.
Mixed Sleep Apnea - This occurs as a combination of the two mentioned above.
It is normally recognized by very loud snoring.
A restless sleep as well as having difficulty breathing is another clue.
The sufferer may wake feeling exhausted and may have a headache.
This type may be improved by the way you sleep and the CPAP machine has had great results with this as well.
A CPAP machine usually is made with either a mask that goes over the mouth and the nose or a mask that only covers the nose.
The NCPAP or nose only type is the most common.
The machines may also have prongs that fit over the nose.
The CPAP machine has had very good results decreasing the sleepiness sufferers of sleep apnea were experiencing.
Those with severe as well as moderate sleep apnea have lowered their blood pressure by using the NCPAP machine.
People who use the CPAP that suffer from coronary artery disease have fewer heart problems - the main one being heart failure.
One of the main things you must remember when using a CPAP is to have regular appointment with your doctor.
Often they may need to do additional sleep studies to make sure this is the correct treatment and that it is working satisfactorily.
Often the CPAP machine will have to be adjusted.
Those who have experienced any side effects from using the CPAP have mostly been moderate.
Sometimes air will leak around the mask.
This is only because it does not fit properly and once it is adjusted, this will stop.
Some people have reported nightmares and more dreams than normal during the beginning of using the machine.
This typically goes away.
A dry nose, sore throat or a nose bleed can often be relieved by running a humidifier when you are sleeping and using the CPAP.
There are other side effects such as headaches but seeing your doctor and advising him of these problems is the best way to take care of them.
The benefits of the sleep apnea CPAP seem to far outweigh the problems when you think about the alternative which could ultimately be a heart attack, stroke or even death.