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What is CPAP?

CPAP, short for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, is a positive pressure air compressor used to treat people with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

The principles of CPAP treatment are: blowing air pressure through the nose or mouth through the throat and base of the tongue, which is the upper respiratory tract To keep it open all the time without obstruction while sleeping. This allows the user to breathe in sufficient air and sleep smoothly through the night. The air blowing at this pressure is usually just normal air. It’s not hospital oxygenation. (Except in some very necessary cases only)

Advantages of CPAP Treatment

CPAP treatment is based on research reports around the world. It is classified as a treatment for moderate or severe sleep obstruction. The most effective in a non-surgical way. (Results vary from person to person.) If you have received the correct diagnosis and adjusted the pressure that is most suitable for you by a specialist. and he used the machine all night The advantages are both in the short term, that is, you will not have snoring and will sleep better with plenty of air. wake up refreshed Reduce fatigue or daytime sleepiness as you can feel the difference. In the long term, it reduces the risk of complications or other symptoms caused by sleep obstruction. (results vary from person to person)

Problems using CPAP

These include rhinitis, nasal congestion in the morning, eye inflammation, dry throat, dry nose, feeling annoyed at having to wear a mask, feeling uncomfortable in the chest. Difficult to sleep due to noisy machines As a result, some patients use CPAP machines for fewer hours per night. or just a few days a week Because the patient cannot tolerate the side effects and sounds. (Results vary from person to person)