CPAP Machines
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What is a CPAP Machine?
A CPAP machine can be recommended to
patients with severe OSA. It is a device that they can use at
home. The upper airway of a person with OSA becomes narrow
which results in a decrease in oxygen in the blood, difficulty in
breathing, snoring and discomfort during sleep. The CPAP machine
reverses the situation by providing compressed air through the nose or mouth by using a mask with hose as a device.
The CPAP machine’s main objective is to get rid of obstructions that may hinder normal breathing. When it has done so, OSA and hypopneas can effectively be reduced.
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- How is Obstructive Sleep Apnea treated?
- Is a prescription needed for a CPAP machine?
- When should I use my CPAP machine?
- What should I do before using my CPAP machine and mask?
Last update: 2007-06-26 15:58
Author: CPAP.co.uk Admin
Revision: 1.0
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