5 Amazing CPAP Hacks You Need For Better Treatment
It’s extremely common to have a few questions when it comes to using a new medical device such as a CPAP machine. That’s why we're here to assist by answering a few frequently asked questions so you can have great sleep night after night. Check out some of the most popular CPAP topics that we’re tackled.
CPAP therapy has helped millions who have sleep apnea to get a better night’s sleep. Studies estimate that there are 22 million Americans that suffer from sleep apnea, and many of them are undiagnosed. Once you start your CPAP therapy, your overall state of health improves. It can, however, be difficult at first to get used to sleeping with your new mask or machine. How will it affect your regular sleep schedule? How hard is it to manage travelling with a CPAP machine? How difficult is it to keep up with cleaning supplies?
Intentional, Unintentional and Total Leak Rates in Masks
CPAP masks are designed to supply positive airflow to you while you sleep, helping to provide you with a good night’s sleep, assist in increasing oxygen saturation to your blood and help prevent brain damage and other ailments-even death-due to apneas caused during sleep. Some patients may be concerned with leaks in the mask and should be.
Can sleep apnea cause headaches? Yes. Sleep apnea headaches in the morning are just one common side-effect of the syndrome. In fact, 50% of those who wake up with headaches are believed to have sleep apnea.
There is a popular rumor that CPAP machines are uncomfortable and cumbersome, when in reality personal CPAP success stories are unmatched. CPAP therapy is the must successful way to manage sleep apnea and often patients feel as if it gives them their lives back.
What is sleep apnea? Could it be that I'm just tired more days than not? People all across the nation are afflicted with sleep apnea. They are waking up multiple times in the night, feel exhausted in the morning, and battle fatigue all day long.
Am I required to use my CPAP humidifier all year around? Should I stop during the warmer summer months and only use it during winter? Does it really help with my sleep therapy? How do I know when to use and not to use it? These are a few common questions asked by patients using a CPAP.
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. This summer, more people want to hit the road in an RV. It’s no surprise why. Overall, people love to camp to relax, escape the stress and reconnect with friends and family. Because more RVs today are lighter and smaller, more people are RVing for the first time!
Americans are in the midst of a sleep epidemic. Currently, Americans average 6.8 hours of sleep a night, and 40% of Americans get six hours or less. 37.9% of people report unintentionally falling asleep during the day at least once in the preceding month.
Somewhere between 18 to 22 million Americans suffer from some type of sleep apnea, yet the condition remains largely undiagnosed in our nation. Most people assume only overweight men suffer from sleep apnea, but in reality, sleep apnea can affect anyone. Before you commit to a polysomnography, film yourself sleeping to see if you're struggling to breathe at night.
