A CPAP machine is one part of a system that provides CPAP therapy to sufferers of OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) . It is about the size of a shoebox, and is typically placed on a bedside table. The major manufacturers of the machines are Resmed, Respironics, Fisher Paykel and Puritan Bennet. The entire system consists of the CPAP machine and mask, with a hose connecting the two together.
The machine is a medical device requiring a prescription from a licensed doctor and requires setup by a qualified technician. The technician will typically come to your home, enter the proper pressure settings and instruct you on it’s use. The pressure settings on the CPAP machine, (CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) are different for everyone and will be assessed by your doctor from the results of your sleep test.
When you go to sleep each night, you will place the mask on your face and turn the machine on. It is intended that the system be run every night for the entire time you are asleep. It works by gently forcing air through the mask keeping your airways open while you sleep. The force, or rate at which air enters your airways is determined by the pressure setting.
Using the system can be difficult and uncomfortable at first but should get better with more frequent use, so it’s important to keep using the CPAP machine to give yourself a chance to get accustomed to it. Some users also report nasal irritation due to dry air, but this is usually caused by improper humidification and can be alleviated by following the manufacturer’s guidelines.
With proper use, you will find that you almost completely stop snoring at night, feel refreshed and alert during the day and will be less irritable due to getting a good night’s sleep. You will also be at less risk for health problems associated with lack of sleep.
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