CPAP is the most effective treatment for sleep apnea and must be used every night, including while on vacation, camping or travelling for business. This presents an extra challenge for many people suffering with sleep apnea. In this blog post series, we’ll cover the top challenges of travelling with CPAP, including tips for making your … 자세히 보기 "
You know what a smart phone is…but what about a smart CPAP machine? On the most basic level, a PAP (positive airway pressure) machine is a medical device that blows pressurized air through the airway to prevent the throat closing during sleep apnea. But increasingly advanced technology in these machines is leading to all sorts … 자세히 보기 "
양압기 치료는 수면 중 기도를 계속 열어두기 위해 기도에 압력을 가한 공기를 공급하여 폐쇄성 수면 무호흡증을 치료하는 방법입니다. 양압기 치료는 수면 무호흡증을 줄이거나 완전히 없앨 수 있습니다(여기에서 양압기 치료의 원리에 대해 자세히 알아보세요). PAP 치료로 수면 무호흡증을 치료하면 수면의 질이 향상된다는 중요한 증거가 있습니다. 자세히 보기 "
CPAP is the gold-standard therapy for adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea. It is the most effective therapy, when used properly, at reducing or eliminating apnea events. CPAP therapy has been shown to prevent and even reduce the negative effects that sleep apnea can have on the body, including increased risk of death from heart problems. … 자세히 보기 "
환자에게 수면 무호흡증이 있는 것은 분명하지만 보험 회사에서 치료를 보장할 만큼 심각하지 않습니다. 왜 그럴까요? 안타깝게도 수면 무호흡증을 진단하는 방법과 양압기 치료가 적절한 시기에 대한 의견은 다양합니다. 주로 메디케어(CMS)와 미국 수면 의학 아카데미(AASM)가 진단을 정의하는 방식에 차이가 있습니다 ... 자세히 보기 "
A study published this month in the New England Journal of Medicine tested the effects of CPAP therapy on heart disease. Positive Airway Pressure devices, called PAP, deliver pressurized ambient air through a delivery system (tubing and mask), to eliminate apnea events during sleep. PAP, including CPAP, BIPAP, Auto-PAP, and ASV-PAP, is the most effective treatment for … 자세히 보기 "
Do you have a new PAP machine and no longer need your old machine? Do you have an extra mask or tubing for your old machine that you never used? Would you like to donate your unused or gently used equipment? Chances are, if you’ve been using PAP therapy for more than a couple of years, … 자세히 보기 "
A study published this month in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) examined the unauthorized sales by private individuals of secondhand CPAP devices. While most health insurance plans cover CPAP (learn more here about coverage for these devices), the average cost of a device for those without insurance or with a high deductible … 자세히 보기 "
Can weight loss cure sleep apnea? There are clear connections between sleep apnea and other diseases such as diabetes and heart disease that are improved with weight loss. How does weight loss affect sleep apnea? While studies have shown that losing weight decreases the severity of this sleep disorder, its may not completely eliminate the need for CPAP.
CPAP is the only treatment that is 100% effective for treating obstructive sleep apnea, but a lot of patients struggle with using the device properly and using it every night. CPAP works by blowing air into the air way to keep the airway from closing at night (this closure is called an apnea, learn more … 자세히 보기 "
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