Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) equipment is used by people who are prone to sleep apnea, which is a problem caused by the collapse of the throat depriving the body of oxygen. The body requires continuous uninterrupted sleep to replenish vital organs with oxygen. Many people feel tired or fall asleep during the day and they don’t know why. The cause is probably sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea is a dangerous condition. People with obstructive sleep apnea are more prone to suffering heart attacks and dying during their sleep. Atrial fibrillation which is a problem with the rhythm of the heart is also associated with sleep apnea as are strokes. When the oxygen flow is disrupted because of sleep apnea it is difficult for your brain to regulate the flow of blood in the arteries and the brain itself. The CPAP solution works extremely well.
Many people have been using the CPAP system for years. One person has been using this system for 14 years and only missed using it 3 nights during this period of time. He can take the equipment on an airplane without any trouble. He will readily acknowledge the drastic difference the CPAP system has made in his life.
The secret to using the CPAP successfully is taking time to get use to the masks. Resmed CPAP Masks come in a variety of shapes, so if one style doesn’t seem to fit then try another one. The following are the mask types available:
* Nasal mask
* Full Face Mask
* Hospital Full Face Mask
* Nasal Pillows System
Most patients find the Nasal Mask to work well after a short period of getting used to it which can be done by using it a few hours each day during the day. The mask is connected to the CPAP system by way of a special tube which can be quickly disconnected if a bathroom trip is required.
Resmed CPAP Masks and supplies can be purchased from CPAP Supplies Plus Direct. CPAP Supplies Plus Direct can also provide tubing, and filters which should be changed weekly. The tubing should be washed in soapy water and hung up up to dry. The actual CPAP machine is available only by prescription after a sleep study has shown that a CPAP system is necessary.
