So you or a family member is diagnosed with Obtrusive Sleep Apnea and you are worried that you or they would have problems breathing while you or they slept. Why worry when there are CPAP machines to help alleviate such problems. Goodbye sleep disorder, hello sleep and rest.
Sleep Disorders and Your Well being
Sleep disorders such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea is identified as the pauses in breathing during a person s sleep cycle. Each episode, an apnea, normally lasts long enough, around at least 10 seconds, that one or more breaths are missed and this happens oftentimes throughout the person s entire sleep cycle.
In any case of sleep apnea, the patients aren t always aware of having breathing problems, even after being awaken from their sleep and thus, this pose a strain on one s physical well being. That being manifested in the form of fatigue and daytime sleepinees, of course taking into account that the higher the degree of sleep disturbance, the more prone the patient is to fatigue and daytime drowsiness.
Your optimal physical well being depends on whether or not you get treatment through the use of CPAP machines. Before buying one, please consult your physician.
CPAP machines for Sleep Apnea: Fact or Fiction?
You probably wonder what the acronym CPAP stands for. CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machines are artificial ventilation equipment used in the hospital setting mainly as a form of breatbing apparatus for patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), or those who are suffering from respiratory related sleep disorders. These CPAP masks are also used to help patients suffering from Type 1 or 2 respiratory failure.
In a lot of countries, CPAP machines are only available through your doctor s prescription or at a hospital. But due to the increase of people suffering from Sleep apnea, manufacturers have created CPAP masks in different shapes and sizes, varying in model and design. These machines are also available by renting it or buying it. However, as mentioned above, please consult your doctor first before buying any of these equipment.
Caring For Your Own Personal CPAP Machines
Just like any piece of equipment, you must take care of your CPAP machines. Depending on its model, size, design, and shape, the prices of these things can range from relatively cheap to extremely expensive. However, no matter how cheap or expensive they could be, the only way to make sure that you maximize the usage of your CPAP masks is by maintaining it as what is recommended by the manufacturers.
A general example of properly taking care of these kinds of equipment is by daily and weekly maintenance. Check units for common signs of wear and tear and dirt due to regular use: poor electrical connections, worn or frayed wires, worn hoses and straps, uncleaned filters, and et cetera.
Another example of proper CPAP mask care is by checking if the customizations for the patient are always in place. Such customizations are like the straps are fitted properly, pressure gauges are at the same level indicated by the physician every time the device is used.
You can find more tips on how to take care and maintain your CPAP masks properly by visiting the manufacturer websites and or visiting CPAP related websites.
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