Jun 08, 2010 | Uncategorized
Sleeping is very vital to an individual’s life. It is an activity wherein the body and mind is relaxed, all the body systems are put to rest, and it is an activity wherein we can find solemnity and peacefulness. As we sleep, the body itself stores energy and regains back strength. It also allows the cells in our body to regenerate and thus giving us a good and healthy body. Just imagine how people will look like if they don’t get enough rest and sleep. Probably they will look like zombies walking around the street, creepy and very scary.
An average of eight hours of uninterrupted sleep is already enough to rest all the nerves in our body. It is already enough to store energy for the next day’s use. When we have uninterrupted sleep, we are assured of having a great and pleasant day ahead. But if we are constantly interrupted as we are sleeping, chances are we will have headaches, we are not going to be in the mood for work and play, we will appear tired and stressed, and we will have a poor performance at work.
There are some individual’s out there who are suffering from different sleeping disorders and this alone gives him an interrupted sleep. The sleeping pattern is disturbed especially to the partner side. One very common sleeping disorder is sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea is characterized as having a temporary stoppage of an individual’s breathing during his sleep. The end result of having sleep apnea is having daytime sleepiness, being stressed and having headaches and loss of concentration. This is a very serious form of disease that if left untreated may become the reason of an individual’s death.
Obstructive sleep apnea is one of the most experienced and common type of sleep apnea. This occurs when the muscles of the soft palate located at the base of the tongue and the uvula are in a relaxed state which will then obstructs the passage of air. The air obstruction decreases the oxygen level in an individual’s blood. This is very common among overweight men and women and those individual’s belonging in the middle age group.
The symptoms of sleep apnea includes loud snoring, daytime sleepiness, gasping for air during sleep, and sudden awakening. When these signs and symptoms are observed, it is best that you immediately consult your physician and report to him the observations you have noted. The effective treatment of sleep apnea is CPAP or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. There are plenty of CPAP machines for sleep apnea treatment and you can avail to that in hospitals or you can even buy one if you can.
In this type of treatment, you are required to wear a mask and then the physician sets up the CPAP settings for sleep apnea treatment. The air is gently forced towards the nose in order for the airway to be opened. The mask differs in size and to the degree of comfort in every individual.
If you want to have uninterrupted sleep, then it is best that you maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid taking in alcohol and avoid smoking. This is one way to prevent the occurrence of sleep apnea.
It is important that an individual gets a right amount of sleep in order for him to maintain a healthy body. Sleep is a form of body rest and it helps relax the mind and other organs in the body. However, getting the right amount of sleep is impossible once an individual experiences obstructive sleep apnea. This is a form of sleep disorder which hinders an individual to sleep soundly at night. To learn more important details, you can visit http://www.CPAPSleepApnea.org and search through the different information of this type of sleep apnea
Feb 13, 2010 | CPAP Nasal Pillows
Nasal CPAP Mask This CPAP mask features light weight one piece silicone design with a 360 Dual swivel elbow port. The CPAP mask also features a flexible contour design, and auto adjusting forehead support. * Available in 3 sizes. Includes head gear. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) is a method of fixed-pressure respiratory ventilation used primarily in the treatment of sleep apnea. These CPAP masks are designed for in home use with a CPAP machine.
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Nov 01, 2009 | CPAP Mask Sleep Apnea
Hi all. My husband was recently put on a fullface cpap mask for his sleep apnea (mask goes over mouth and nose). He was fitted for it and he wears a medium. He wears it maybe 5 minutes and it starts making a "farting" noise. He says he adjusts it quite a few times but there’s always a spot that doesnt fit right and that’s where the air leaks, therefor starting the fart/squeal sounds. Does anyone know how to correct this or if there’s a better mask? The current one is a breathright i think. It has a gel lining around the mask also.
thanks
How’s the nose pads work? I’ve heard of them. The reason he needs the full face one is, he’s a mouth snorer. We’ve tightened straps, moved the forehead guard, nothing helps.
there are several different sizes and styles to fit a variety of facial shapes and sizes. The company that supplied the c-pap machine should have a respiratory technician to help him adjust it so it fits properly. Give them a call.
Oct 23, 2009 | CPAP Mask Sleep Apnea
Can the mask eventually open up the airway overtime without using it anymore? I feel a little bit better and sometimes I feel like i dont have to use it.
In general, no. It merely supports the airway and does not change it in any way. But then I don’t know anything about you or your type of sleep apnea so I can only surmise that most patients improve on CPAP therapy but will always need it.
If you were extremely obese and lost a lot of weight the sleep apnea could improve but otherwise not likely. It would be best to ask your pulmonologist about it. He/she would know your particular case and what the chances might be.
God bless.
Oct 17, 2009 | CPAP Mask Sleep Apnea
we have been to the dr to be fitted for a mask 4 times now and no luck! she has a very small nose!dr said shes to young and surgery
Have you checked at www.respironics.com? I work in medical supplies and I know that is a vendor we get some cpap supplies from. I know they do have a line of pediatric masks and they may do custom orders as well. Good Luck!
Sep 04, 2009 | CPAP Mask Sleep Apnea
CustomFit Sleep System Ltd.
1222 Avenue M, Suite 306
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(347) 492-6400
www.CustomFitCPAPMask.com
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Sep 02, 2009 | Continuous Positive Airway Pressure CPAP
Take the Sleep Apnea Test Today at http://www.mysleeptest.com.
The most widely utilized treatment for medium to severe apnea is continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP therapy. In many cases of mild to moderate sleep apnea oral appliance therapy and the Pillar® Procedure have been shown to provide effective relief. CPAP therapy involves a patient wearing a mask (or interface) over their nose and/or mouth during sleep. An air compressor forces air through the nose and into the airway in order to keep it open throughout the night. Allowing the patient to breathe continuously throughout the night and with a great reduction in the number of sleep apneas.
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Aug 21, 2009 | CPAP Bipap Machines
My sister in law does or at least used to, she has lost weight recently and has found a lot of her health problems are lessening, her husband woke up one night and she wasnt breathing, luckily a doctor lived just down the road so they got him out of bed and she was ok, but was told she had to have the machine or she could die, she reckons its uncomfortable to use though and tries not to, but she knows the consequences if she doesnt and shes getting older so she really needs to reacess her position on this life saving device, hope you will be okay too, goodluck!
Aug 21, 2009 | Continuous Positive Airway Pressure CPAP
My partner and I are disagreeing about the wording for our abstract. Would someone rewrite it using both or just give your opinion on which one i should use?
OPTION 1
Over 20 million Americans suffer some degree of sleep apnea; those who do suffer from Sleep Apnea, are prone to suffer from excessive sleepiness, waking frequently throughout the night, morning headaches, and severe side effects on the heart and circulation. This project was designed to inform those suffering, or those who know someone suffering from Sleep Apnea.
Data was extracted from many reliable sources, along with a live interview. It was determined that sleep apnea is not widely known and often goes undiagnosed. The general population has probably already been exposed to Sleep Apnea without knowing it. There are few cases that have negative repercussions that may be life threatening, and require a doctor’s assistance.
The doctor revealed that there are many different treatments available for sleep apnea that can help to reduce, if not eliminate, the side effects. It is recommended that you should begin a healthy diet to help reduce Sleep Apnia, some healthy measure you can take are: Avoid alcohol and sedatives, some medications are designed to keep the patient breathing overnight. People with sleep apnea can also use a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) mask or a BIPAP (Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure) mask to relieve the symptoms. In severe cases, surgery may be required to relieve the symptoms.
More people need to know about sleep apnea because it could be depriving them of sleep and contributing to high blood pressure and other circulatory problems. This could inspire people to go consult their doctor about their sleeping patterns and get treatment if it’s needed.
OPTION 2
Over 20 million Americans suffer some degree of sleep apnea; all of these people are in danger for side effects such as excessive sleepiness, waking frequently throughout the night, morning headaches, and severe side effects on the heart and circulation. This project was created to inform people about this condition so they can help themselves or family members that may be suffering.
Data was extracted from many reliable sites, pamphlets, books, and from a live interview with sleep expert. It was determined that sleep apnea is not widely known and often goes undiagnosed. The general population needs to be informed about this condition because there can be life-threatening repercussions that require being treated by a doctor.
The doctor revealed that there are many different treatments available for sleep apnea that can help to reduce, if not eliminate, the side effects. It is recommended that people with sleep apnea should lose a reasonable amount of weight in healthy ways, avoid alcohol and sedatives, can use medication to stimulate the brain to keep the patient breathing throughout the entire night. People with sleep apnea can also use a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) mask or a BIPAP (Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure) mask to relieve the symptoms. In severe cases, surgery could be needed to relieve the symptoms.
More people need to know about sleep apnea because it could be what’s causing their sleep deprivation and contributing to high blood pressure and other circulatory problems. This could inspire people to go consult their doctor about their sleeping patterns and get treatment if it’s needed.
Either are fine but you have some incorrect information. I would clarify that you are discussing obstructive sleep apnea and not central. With that being the case, there is no medication to treat it. I would also clarify who the sleep expert is. Is at an RPSGT, RRT or a board certified physician in sleep medicine. Surgery is not the answer for severe cases unless you are talking about a tracheotomy. Any other surgery is less than 50 percent effective and that is only if they know exactly where the obstruction is and if you are discussing central sleep apnea, surgery will not work. The only recommended treatment for CSA is BiPapST. It is like a ventilator but only with a mask. If you are looking at the second option, 2nd paragraph last sentence I would changed treated by a doctor to requires to be diagnosed and given proper treatment. I hope you realize that OTC measure do not work they only mask the symptoms. Algoll and sedatives only make it worse. Avoiding them will not eliminate a person from having OSA. People who are thin and children can also have sleep apnea. Weight loss will help but OSA should be treated in the meantime with CPAP, autopap, or bipap. Standard Bipap is generally only used for people with high pressures or people who retain CO2.
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Aug 18, 2009 | Obstructive Sleep Apnea CPAP
Today I found out from my respirologist’s office that I have severe Sleep Apnea. I had a polysomnogram done a couple of weeks ago at the hospital, which is how my diagnosis was confirmed. I have been WAAAY more tired than usual for the past few weeks……sometimes even falling asleep just while sitting on the toilet going pee (sorry if that’s T.M.I.) Anyway now I am scared to go to sleep because I’m worried that I might have a bad episode and not even wake up. I know that having Sleep Apnea can cause death in the most severe cases. My specialist’s office has moved up my appointment from next week to tomorrow so that he can talk to me about this and also to get things going for me to get onto CPAP treatment. But just for tonight, does anybody have any words of warning, (or words of comfort even) for me? Does anyone know of anyone ever dying from sleep apnea?
I was recently diagnosed with sleep apnea. When I went to a specialist, he told me what you already know…the possibility of dying from sleep apnea is extremely rare. Your body is just too smart. 
Basically, the reason you’re so tired all the time is because when you stop breathing, your body "wakes up" just enough to force you to change position or do something to start breathing again. This pulls you out of the much-needed deep phase of sleep, and if it happens frequently throughout the night, your quality of sleep is poor and you’ll be tired the next day.
I did two sleep studies, and the second one was with a CPAP machine. I hated that thing…besides making me sound like Darth Vader, it was way too uncomfortable, and the forced airflow gave me a sore throat. As it turned out, my quality of sleep was worse with the CPAP anyway, and so the doctor didn’t prescribe it for me. However, one important result of my studies that you might want to consider: When I slept on my back, I stopped breathing almost TEN TIMES as often as when I slept on my side! So you might want to try sleeping on your left side when you go to bed and see if that improves your quality of sleep.
The other option to a CPAP is a surgical procedure to remove any obstruction(s) that are causing the sleep apnea. I’ve opted not to do that for now…at 37 I have no desire to have throat surgery! But if my wife gets too fed up with my snoring, I’ll probably bite the bullet and do it for her.