Home Treatments for Sleep Apneoa

Individuals who suffer from obstructive sleep apneoa (OSA) are increasing every single day. According to a recent study, more than 50% of the elderly population (ages 65 and above) suffers from sleep apneoa at least once in their lifetime. Because of such a tremendous figure, there are a number of sleep clinics and laboratories that mainly cater to people who are suffering from sleep apneoa.

If you are having sleepless nights because of your sleep apneoa, the best thing that you can do is to have a home treatment option to treat your condition. Thanks to sleep apneoa machines (also referred to as Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or CPAP machine) you can now treat you sleeping disorder right in the comforts of your own home.

Although you can use a CPAP machine at home, this does not mean that you should self-medicate. Before you can purchase a CPAP machine, you need to present a legitimate prescription from your doctor. It would be a good thing to present your sleep study results where your heart rate and breathing are evaluated. You doctor would indicate the right air pressure that your sleep apneoa machine should have before you can use it. A lot of people choose to go undergo a CPAP therapy, as you need not to go through surgical operations to treat their sleeping disorder.

A sleep apneoa machine gives off pressurized air that passes through the tubing, then to your CPAP mask and finally passes your nasal area. This way your airway remains open, which prevents clogging. When your air passageways are free from obstructions, then you can efficiently sleep better.

Using a sleep apneoa machine can also effectively reduce snoring and rapid eye movement. Although a CPAP machine does not entirely cure your sleep apneoa, it is an excellent tool that relieves you of your discomforts during sleep.

Most individuals with OSA are recommended to use their CPAP machines every night. Because you need to use the device regularly, it would be a good idea to place it in a place accessible from your bed. Just remember to keep them away from dust and water.

A sleep apneoa therapy machine is relatively easy to use. It has an air compressor and tubing where a CPAP mask is connected. There are different kinds of masks. You can choose from nasal masks, oral masks, full face masks, and nasal pillow devices. The key in choosing the right kind of mask is choosing the right size. It should fit you perfectly. It should not be too large or too small.

Keep in mind that your CPAP mask should always be regularly cleaned. You can wash your mask with a soft cloth and soak it for a few minutes in water with a mild unscented soap, detergent or shampoo. Allow the mask to completely dry out before using it again.



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P.S. The official British spelling is "sleep apnoea" whilst in the US they write "sleep apnea"!