Treating Sleep Apnea in 2019
The gold standard for treating sleep apnea is
continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy.
With CPAP, a small bedside device delivers positive
airway pressure through a mask that you wear while
you sleep. The air pressure acts as a splint to keep
your airway open, preventing the collapse of the
airway and allowing for full and normal breathing
during sleep.
“Am I going to look like Darth Vader?!” This is a
common concern we hear from new CPAP users.
Many people have the image of wearing large
face-covering masks with loud breathing
machines beside their bed. Fear not! In
2019, CPAP machines can be almost as
small as your iPhone, with masks that can
sit comfortably under your nose. There are
other new technological advances in CPAP
therapy:
Travel CPAP machines. The
AirMini from ResMed weighs in at
just 0.66 pounds (300 grams) and
measures 5.4 x 3.3 x 2.1 inches.
Bluetooth capabilities provide you
with a sleep report on your cell phone
every morning, keeping you in touch
with your therapy.
Wireless reporting. New CPAP
machines include a wireless cellular
modem built into the device. This
modem allows your therapy provider
to wirelessly view your sleep therapy
data in real-time to help address any
issues with mask fi t or apnea events.
CPAP cleaners and sanitizers.
These devices make daily CPAP
cleaning easy, killing 99.9 per cent
of bacteria throughout your CPAP
system, prolonging equipment life
and ensuring safe and eff ective
therapy.
Lighter, smaller masks. CPAP masks
come in a huge number of styles, ensuring
a fi t for everyone. Top-of-head connection,
hollow frames, and under-the-nose cushions
are just some of the newer developments in
mask design, making CPAP therapy more
comfortable and less invasive.
If you think you might suff er from sleep apnea, talk
to your doctor today. Beyond the serious health
consequences, you will see huge productivity and
lifestyle benefi ts from starting treatment. ●
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