Sleep Disorder Treatments – CPAP Machines
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines are used to treat sleep apnea. CPAP machines provide a steady stream of air through a mask to prevent apneas while a sleep apnea sufferer sleeps.
The air that is forced through the CPAP machine has shown to reduce the number of apneas that an individual with sleep apnea experiences, which allows for more REM sleep. This means the individual using a CPAP machine feels much more rested the following day.
Some individuals find breathing out against the CPAP air flow uncomfortable. This can sometimes be overcome by using the feature on the CPAP machine that increases the pressure of the air flow as the night progresses.
Using the CPAP machine nightly is essential so that you can adapt to breathing correctly while using it.
