CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure therapy, is a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It's often prescribed to those who are overweight, have enlarged tonsils or adenoids, or have a small jaw.
CPAP is commonly used by people with heart disease and diabetes, as well as those who snore loudly. The device works by providing constant pressure throughout the night so you can breathe easier while sleeping.
What is CPAP?
CPAP stands for continuous positive airway pressure, which is a treatment for sleep apnea. It's also the name of a machine you wear while sleeping that helps keep your airway open and breathing regular.
How it works: During sleep, muscles relax and fall away from the base of your tongue. This makes it easier for your mouth to fall open—which is why you snore (and why we'd hate to see your morning breath). A CPAP machine delivers constant, steady suction through a mask or nasal prongs in order to keep soft tissue in place and prevent closure of the airway during sleep. That's how they keep people with sleep apnea breathing!
Using your CPAP
To use your CPAP, simply follow these steps:
1. Ensure that the mask is securely fastened to your face. Mask size and pressure are determined by your doctor, but can also be adjusted at home if needed.
2. Turn on the machine, which should produce a soft hum as air flows through it into the mask and out of its slots (or exhale ports), which will be located somewhere around the sides or top of the device’s face mask holder (or exhalation port). This lets you know that it’s working properly!
3. Set an alarm that goes off every 30 minutes during sleep so you don't accidentally fall asleep while wearing your CPAP device with an open mouth—this can lead to serious health issues such as sleep apnea and snoring caused by obstruction of airflow through nasal passages during sleep cycles when oxygen levels drop substantially during REM (dream) stages when most dreaming takes place--which means less time for dreaming/restful sleep!
Common questions and concerns
The best time to use your CPAP mask is before you go to sleep. It's also a good idea to clean it every day with soap and water or with a mild antiseptic such as hand sanitizer.
The benefits of using a CPAP include better sleep and fewer problems caused by snoring or sleep apnea, such as high blood pressure, daytime tiredness, depression and heart disease.
Side effects may include dry mouth or nose (you might want to keep some saline drops handy), blurred vision (if you wear eyeglasses), sore throat from excessive moisture in the airways due to overproduction of mucus during sleep apnea episodes—this can be relieved by not sleeping on your back; sore jaw from wearing the face mask for long periods of time without removing it for periodic breaks at least once every hour; headaches caused by dry air entering through an open mouth while sleeping on one's side with head tilted forward slightly; soreness around the eyes if they are sensitive to light when waking up early in morning hours because they weren't able to close properly while wearing their masks through most part.
CPAP allows you to sleep better, feel more rested and reduce risks of health complications
CPAP is one of the most effective ways to treat sleep apnea, a condition in which breathing stops or becomes shallow during sleep. By using CPAP, you can breathe better at night and reduce your risk of complications such as:
Heart disease
Diabetes
If you’re struggling with sleep, don’t be afraid to talk with your doctor about using a CPAP machine. There are many ways that this life-changing device can improve the quality of your sleep and help you feel more rested during the day.
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