CPAP

Beginning in the 1930’s devices that provided continuous airway pressure were first described. It was not until the 1980’s that the first Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) system, as we know it, was developed. Initially a CPAP machine was used as a treatment therapy for individuals suffering from sleep apnea. This would include a machine that supplies constant and steady air pressure, a hose and a mask or nose piece.

Sleep apnea or obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the upper airway become narrow as the muscles relax during sleep. This can reduce oxygen in the blood and causes arousal from sleep. The results are such that you may experience snoring, insomnia and general fatigue. Snoring and sleep apnea are common sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) that affect your sleep, health and quality of life.

The CPAP machine stops this problem by delivering a stream of compressed air via a hose to a nasal pillow, nose mask or full-face mask, splinting the airway (keeping it open under pressure) so that unobstructive breathing becomes possible, reducing and/or preventing apneas and hypopneas. It is the air pressure and not the movement of air that prevents the apnea; allowing you to finally sleep restfully.

Given that sleep apnea is usually a chronic health issue that does not simply go away, ongoing care through the use of a CPAP is usually needed. Sleeprestully.com has many machines for you to choose from. Browse our website or contact us directly to choose the CPAP model most suited to your needs.