CPAP

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a sleep disorder characterized by repeated episodes of partial or complete upper airway collapse during sleep. CPAP therapy involves wearing a mask over the nose and/or mouth that delivers a constant flow of air to prevent airway collapse and maintain air flow.

How does it work?

CPAP works by increasing air pressure in the upper airway, which helps to keep the airway open and prevents the collapse that causes apneas. The increased air pressure is delivered through a mask that fits over the nose and/or mouth, and the air flow is adjusted to a level that is just enough to keep the airway open.

Efficacy

CPAP is highly effective in treating OSA, and is the most commonly prescribed treatment for this condition. It has been shown to reduce symptoms of OSA, such as loud snoring, gasping or choking during sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, and difficulty concentrating.

How to get CPAP?

CPAP therapy is typically prescribed by a sleep specialist and is usually used every night while sleeping. Most people find that they get used to using CPAP therapy over time, and many find that it significantly improves the quality of their sleep and their overall quality of life.

References

American Academy of Sleep Medicine. (2021). Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP). Retrieved from https://aasm.org/resources/patient-information/continuous-positive-airway-pressure-cpap/
National Sleep Foundation. (2021). Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP). Retrieved from https://www.sleepfoundation.org/cpap
Mayo Clinic. (2021). Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP). Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/cpap/about/pac-20395191
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). CPAP. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/treatments/cpap.html
World Health Organization. (2021). Sleep Disorders. Retrieved from https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/sleep-disorders

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