People sleep in many different positions and sleep apnea tolerant individuals often "toss and turn" during their sleep as they find it difficult to take breaths in one definite position. Most sleep apnea patients are side sleepers and the CPAP masks we will cover should help you sleep properly in that position. Broad varieties of masks are there for different types of sleepers … [Read more...]
How Does A CPAP Machine Work?
People who are diagnosed with sleep anea still want to question, or are doubtful, that they may have the disorder, this winds up with them often trying their own options for treatment (not recommended). One the most popular treatments for the sufferers of sleep apnea is CPAP therapy. This option of therapy makes use of a machine with an attached mask that will help a person … [Read more...]
What is the Difference Between CPAP and BIPAP Machine?
Sleep apnea is the disease of a respiratory disorder that is set-off by disturbed breathing, which interrupts that all-important sleep. It is caused due to the air passages becoming narrow at the time of inhaling air, so then your throat closes and does not allow the air to pass through the lungs. This condition decreases the oxygen level in the body and if left untreated can … [Read more...]
Sleep Apnea Surgery to Stop Snoring
What all does sleep apnea surgery entail? What different types of surgery for sleep apnea are there? These are the questions a lot of people who have tried, or are afraid to try, cpap ask. The good news is there are many different types of surgery to stop snoring and sleep apnea. We will go into detail of each of these so you can get a better idea of what you can expect. Did … [Read more...]
Sleep Apnea Symptoms, Signs, Causes, and Treatment
What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is an episode someone has in their sleep where they stop breathing temporarily or have short breaths during the night. Pauses like this, when they happen, can last only a few seconds then in some people it can last for minutes. This can happen 30 times or more in an hour. Usually, regular breathing will start again after this period that is … [Read more...]
Best Chin Straps For CPAP Masks
The CPAP chin strap is incredibly functional for CPAP patients who snore at night. Chin straps are very useful in keeping your mouth closed at the time of sleeping, and also helps prevent dry mouth signs in the morning. Breathing out and in by the nostrils is the most ideal way to sleep. But, most of the sleep apnea users are mouth breathers due to either a nasal congestion … [Read more...]
4 Best CPAP Full Face Masks For Sleep Apnea
CPAP machines and CPAP masks are considered as the first barricade and best treatment against sleep apnea usually, which is used to force air under convinced stress into the nose (and occasionally the mouth). It helps the oropharynx tissues from collapsing that causes the distinctive snoring and rare airflow stoppage which is noticed in this turmoil (well, maybe not turmoil, … [Read more...]
6 Best CPAP Machines For Sleep Apnea
Lets be blunt. Choosing the best CPAP machine/sleep apnea machine for your needs can be outright confusing. It shouldn't, and doesn't, have to be this way. That is why we are here. We are going to go over the 6 best cpap machines. There will be a mix in this list covering original CPAP machines, APAP (auto adjusting pressure) machines, and ones that are ready for travel. … [Read more...]
CPAP Alternatives (18 Other Sleep Apnea Treatment Options)
Lets say it straight out from the beginning and get it out of the way, wearing a cpap mask........well, sucks! We know it, you know it, and you wouldn't be looking for cpap alternatives if you didn't. The good news is yes, there are other sleep apnea treatment options available. The bad news is CPAP does work and works VERY well and can be the most inexpensive option compared … [Read more...]
