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    Cpap Machine

    With the recent attention of Sleep Disordered Breathing, it's not surprising that a lot pts affected by SDA are looking for information regarding a CPAP machine. Not a lot really know what one is and have little insight into the whole association between Sleep Disorders and how pts can benefit from the use of a CPAP. The focus of this article is to enlighten the reader on what SDB is and how a CPAP machine can and does aid treat the SDB symptoms.

    Why would anybody need to use a CPAP? This is a amazing question. In the bulk cases, the decision to use one starts with a visit to the doctor due to sleep problems. And it's usually the spouse of the individual who is demonstrating sleep apnea symptoms that identifies a sleep problem. Also the pt may complain of being sluggish, have a lack of focus, and inability to concentrate. Many sufferers just fall asleep while driving or during work and that is one of the the bulk dangerous aspects of Sleep Disordered Breathing.

    What is a CPAP machine, exactly? Well, simply put, it's a device that uses positive pressure to keep your airway open. CPAP actually stands for continuous positive airway pressure.

    There are a lot different models available, all with dissimilar features. Some come with heated humidifiers. The advantages of heated humidification are the increased compliance of the patient using CPAP and this is accomplished by moistening the air that is delivered to the patient through CPAP tubing. This tubing is connected between the CPAP and the mask that is prescribed by your physician. The type of CPAP mask that you will have prescribed for you will depend on a lot factors, a lot which are determined during clear cut testing.

    This is done by a test called a Sleep Study, usually performed in a sleep lab. If you keep your mouth open when you sleep, you will perhaps need a Full Face Mask or at the very least a chin strap to keep your mouth closed. Without it, the air delivered by the CPAP machine would simply escape via your mouth and not keep the airway open.

    Other types of CPAP masks include Nasal and Nasal Pillows. The Nasal Mask is triangle-shaped and goes over the nose and is kept in place by headgear. Nasal Pillows actually go inside the nares or openings of your nose and deliver the positive pressure in that manner.

    CPAP machines have come a long methods from the days of the monstrous models that looked liked monstrous boxes and were quite heavy and bulky. Today's models are sleek, lightweight and quite portable. Many weighing only a few pounds. Gone are the days of the loud CPAP, instead almost whisper quiet models have the replaced them.

    When searching for a CPAP machine, it may be useful to use the a lot CPAP machine comparisons that are obtainable online and from a lot manufacturers. Using this information, you and your doctor can decide which CPAP is right for you.

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