CPAP Therapy
CPAP, or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, is a method of respiratory ventillation used to treat Sleep Apnea. It is common for air passageways to become narrowed due to muscle-relaxation at night. This can obstruct breathing, leading to interrupted sleep. Through the use of air pressure, CPAP opens up narrowed air passages, allowing the patient to breathe unobstructed, and allowing him or her to sleep on through the night.
Patients may also be interested in APAP (Automatic Positive Airway Pressure), or BPAP(Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure), two methods of CPAP which automatically adjust the air pressure output to the minimum necessary level for maximum comfort.
Want to know if you’d benefit from CPAP? At the Sleep Center we offer refferals for oral appliances and ENT evaluations.
Benefits of CPAP ~
Improved Health and Quality of Life
Studies show that patients who are treated for OSA with positive airway pressure enjoy better health, improved quality of life and show a reducation in healthcare utilization. Research has also demonstrated that using positive airway pressure can reduce hypertension and improve cardiac function is OSA patients with congestive heart failure.
By treating OSA you may be improving other serioius conditions you have. You not only improve your health and wellbeing, but also make efficient use of healthcare resources. Furthermore, treating OSA typically makes people feel more energetic, which may help them adhere to an exercise or weightloss program.
Patients who stick with CPAP therapy can expect the following benefits:
- Breathing interruptions and snoring are reduced or eliminated
- Sleep patterns return to normal
- Feel more rested and alert during the day
- Oxygen saturation levels improve, reducing the serioius health risks associated with OSA
For more information, go to CPAP.com.
*These services are provided in our office.
