| The symptoms of sleep apnea affect not just | | | | with your doctor such as lifestyle changes, |
| the patient but the housemates and bed mate, | | | | medications and even surgery. |
| too. On one hand, your spouse also suffers from | | | | However, if you are qualified to use the CPAP |
| sleepless nights die to your excessively loud | | | | machine and you are comfortable with the CPAP |
| snores, abrupt awakenings and episodes of | | | | mask, then you should continue their use even |
| breathing cessation. On the other hand, you suffer | | | | when you experience problems and/or benefits. |
| from excessive daytime sleepiness, morning | | | | The trick in a healthier life with sleep apnea is that |
| headaches and depression, not to mention that | | | | therapy is followed on a daily basis instead of |
| you also have higher risks for heart diseases, | | | | leaving it when things go bad or good. For |
| strokes and diabetes. Out of all these symptoms, | | | | example, if you experience leaky problems with |
| however, it is probably your loud snoring that | | | | the CPAP mask, you should find solutions for it. |
| requires immediate attention lest even the | | | | Think adjustment of the straps, use of Carmex |
| neighbors complain of noise pollution. Well, that is | | | | and washing of face before use. |
| what the CPAP mask and machine are for, my | | | | What to Do for Faster Response |
| dear! | | | | Of course, the CPAP machine is not the be-all and |
| What the CPAP Machine Does | | | | end-all of sleep apnea treatment. It is just a |
| If you do not know by now, CPAP stands for | | | | machine designed to deliver continuous, controlled |
| continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). | | | | air into your air passageways, not a miracle cure. |
| Basically, it delivers controlled air into your | | | | With that being the case, it will help your cause |
| respiratory passageways and, hence, preventing | | | | for health if you can adopt the following tips: |
| the symptoms of apnea particularly loud snoring | | | | * Lose excess weight, which will help in easing |
| and repeated cessations of breathing. You can | | | | constrictions on the throat. |
| choose from either the CPAP mask or the nasal | | | | * Avoid the use of medications like sleeping pills |
| pillow depending on your medical needs and | | | | and alcohol, both of which relax the throat and, |
| physical preferences. For example, if you want | | | | hence, leading to difficulty in breathing. |
| the device to stay in place regardless of your | | | | * If possible, shift sleeping positions preferably to |
| tossing and turning in sleep, then the CPAP mask | | | | your side or stomach. Sleeping on your back can |
| is the better option. However, if you suffer from | | | | lead to blockage of the passageways. |
| claustrophobia, then go for the nasal mask. | | | | * Keep your nasal passageways open while your |
| No matter which type you use, you should enjoy | | | | sleep, be it during the night or during daytime |
| the foremost benefit of using the CPAP machine | | | | naps. Use nasal decongestants, if you have to. |
| - your snoring problems will be considerably | | | | Indeed, the CPAP mask and its machine will do so |
| lessened until such time that it virtually disappears. | | | | much for the treatment of your sleep apnea. |
| Now, that is the benefit that everybody in the | | | | However, do extend a helping hand. |
| house has been waiting for, probably for years | | | | CPAP Clinic - HealthCare at your home |
| and years. It must be emphasized that not all | | | | We serve Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada. |
| sleep apnea sufferers will benefit from a CPAP | | | | Contact us: 1-877-430-CPAP(2727) or |
| machine. You have to discuss treatment options | | | | info@CPAPClinic. |