FAQ - Sleep Apnea and CPAPs
Last update: December 4th, 2023
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1. What is Apnea?
Apnea is a sleep disorder that affects a person's breathing, causing them to stop breathing one or more times while sleeping, affecting sleep quality and can lead to other health complications.
2. What are the causes, symptoms and treatment of apnea?
There are various causes for apnea, which can be from genetic causes to anatomical causes, such as the position of the patient's chin, obesity paintings and the presence of nasal obstruction.
Among the symptoms of apnea, the person may have high snans, followed by times when to completely breathe. It can also have excessive tiredness and sleep, even after sleeping for full nights. Generally, apnea is diagnosed by tests such as polysomnography.
Apnea can be treated through weight loss if the patient has overweight. If apnea is light and caused by anatomical problems, the patient may use oral devices, which will relieve this picture.
In the case of people diagnosed with severe or moderate apnea, the use of a CPAP device, which pumps oxygen to the patient's body all night, may be recommended.
4. What is a CPAP device, and how does it work?
A CPAP machine (continuous positive pressure on the airways) is a small device that silently pulls the air, pressures it and delivers it to a mask by a hose.
A CPAP machine helps people with sleep apnea to breathe normally at night. Sleep apnea occurs when the soft tissues of the throat and oral cavity (tonsils or tongue, for example) relax and collapse, blocking the airways and preventing air from between lungs. Some people may try more than 100 of these breaks and awakening per hour for most of the night!
These breathing breaks can stop sleep and lead to long -term health problems.
The CPAP provides a constant flow of air through a mask that fits the nose and/or mouth, creating a pressure that keeps the airways open. By preventing airways from collapsing during sleep, you can have a more consistent breath and a better night's sleep. Using a CPAP machine can relieve the symptoms of sleep apnea and improve health and overall well-being.
4. What is a CPAP device, and how does it work?
A CPAP machine (continuous positive pressure on the airways) is a small device that silently pulls the air, pressures it and delivers it to a mask by a hose.
A CPAP machine helps people with sleep apnea to breathe normally at night. Sleep apnea occurs when the soft tissues of the throat and oral cavity (tonsils or tongue, for example) relax and collapse, blocking the airways and preventing air from between lungs. Some people may try more than 100 of these breaks and awakening per hour for most of the night!
These breathing breaks can stop sleep and lead to long -term health problems.
The CPAP provides a constant flow of air through a mask that fits the nose and/or mouth, creating a pressure that keeps the airways open. By preventing airways from collapsing during sleep, you can have a more consistent breath and a better night's sleep. Using a CPAP machine can relieve the symptoms of sleep apnea and improve health and overall well-being.
5. What is respiratory physiotherapy?
Respiratory physiotherapy is a specialty of physical therapy that focuses on the treatment and prevention of respiratory disorders. Respiratory physiotherapists use specific techniques such as breathing exercises, chest mobilization, and the teaching of effective breathing patterns to improve pulmonary function and promote the clearance of airways.
