Although additional research is needed to understand the risks and benefits of nasal EPAP, this treatment may be appropriate for people who have mild to moderate OSA and have trouble with a CPAP machine.
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BiPAP: Bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) machines allow for different pressure settings for inhalation and exhalation. Users who find it uncomfortable to exhale against the constant pressure of a CPAP machine may prefer the lower expiratory pressure on a BiPAP machine.
An auto-ramp feature also allows you to ease into your therapy with pressure that gradually builds to your prescribed levels. This can be set to increase pressure for up to 1 hour after turning on the machine. Another notable component is the built-in humidifier, which is heated to minimize condensation in your connective hose.
In spite of several benefits of CPAP therapy, compliance remains a big problem both in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
The brain senses a drop in the oxygen levels and arouses or wakes the sleeper, causing the airway to open. People with sleep apnea often awake with a gasp or snort, with the pattern occurring 5-30 times an hour all night long.
The CPAP team strives to provide insightful and meaningful information to its audience, keeping you in the know on the latest happenings in the sleep health and respiratory world.
Auto-titrating CPAP machines use computer algorithms and pressure transducer sensors to determine the ideal pressure to eliminate apneic events.
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Dr. Karelsky frequently gives lectures about the surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and has been featured on several television segments about the Inspire device.
A therapist may not only help stave off the symptoms of depression but also help you maintain a more positive outlook on life, increasing the likelihood of sleep therapy compliance.
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Adjusting to CPAP therapy can be challenging for a variety of reasons including discomfort to air delivery, irritation from a device’s mask or difficulty acclimating to a machine’s sound level.
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