CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) is a promising sleep apnea treatment in theory, being nearly 100% effective. However, in practice, the effectiveness is significantly lower, quite likely 50% effective or less because that’s how many people use it according to recommendations over the long term. This drives a continual search for {{{{link [...]
When used properly, CPAP can be a life-saving device. However, Philips Respironics recently issued a recall because some of their devices may actually lead to life-threatening complications. People using certain models of Philips Respironics CPAP machines are encouraged to stop using them immediately, but people using related Philips Respironics ventilator devices [...]
Most people agree that CPAP technology works well for patients who can tolerate it. Unfortunately, many people are unable to cope with the pressure sores, sense of claustrophobia and maddening noises often associated with CPAP-use. One of the biggest complaints of using CPAP is having to thoroughly clean the mask night after night. Most people [...]
Dry mouth is a common problem that people experience when they have sleep apnea because they tend to breathe through their mouths. Unfortunately, {{{{link id='7701' text='treatment with CPAP'}}}} might actually make the problem worse. When you have a dry mouth, it also might make you cough more. Find out how CPAP causes dry mouth [...]
Sleep apnea is a potentially deadly condition. Even before its fatal complications, it can tremendously reduce the quality of life of everyone in the household. Fortunately, sleep apnea is also very treatable. When your spouse has been suffering from sleep apnea, a diagnosis and treatment option can seem like a godsend to you. However, [...]
