Basics about CPAP Machine and how you can benefit from it

Millions of people all around the globe suffer from sleeping disorders. Many of them use a CPAP Machine to solve the problem and finally get proper sleep. The most common disorder is OSA in which a person is unable to get full breaths while sleeping which causes anxiety and also increases the risk of heart disease,. High blood pressure, diabetes and more. A CPAP Machine is used to treat this disorder among others such as sleep apnea and etc. But, how it actually works?

How CPAP Machineworks?

CPAP Machine stands for Continuous positive airway pressure unit and it basically increases the air pressure and the airflow in the throat and respiratory systems of a person hence eliminating the risk of airways collapsing while a person sleeps. It will maintain the desired pressure and keep the airways open at all times,improving sleep quality.

These machines are complex but they have three main parts which should be explained. Those parts are:

· Motor

The motor in these machines works as an air compressor. It will draw the air from the room, pressure it and send it through the hoses and the mask reaching your respiratory system.

· Hose

The hose is used to transfer the pressurized air from the motor to the mask.

· Mask

Mask will direct the air through the nose and mouth and make sure all the pressure gets where it should. They are available in different sizes and in different designs. However, a person usually finds one or two masks to suit him the best.

Benefits of using CPAP system

There are a lot of different benefits that are linked to a specific disorder and eliminating its symptoms. In general, people can sleep better and solve various issues that caused the main problem in the first place. Anyway, the benefits of these machine include:

· Snoring is eliminated

· Breathing is improved

· Sleep quality is significantly enhanced

· Reduce and eliminate drowsiness and sleepiness when used on a frequent basis ( for sleep apnea disorder)

· Boost your overall health

· Helps you with blood pressure regulation

· Boost your concentration and your focus, during the day of course

Main things to remember when using a CPAP Machine.

CPAP therapy is very effective and very appealing at the moment. However, you do need to remember a few important tips and points. They are explained below.

Each user will have to pick the right mask and to do so, he or she should try as many of them as possible. A mask should fit nicely to the face and must eliminate all gaps and leaks between the mask itself and the face.
Beginners may need RAMP feature in which the machine will start with low pressure and gradually increase it while you sleep.
Stuffy nose may occur in some cases. It is aside effect of leaking mask or hose and the issue should be resolved as quickly as possible.
Dry mouth occurs only if you breathe through the mouth while sleeping. To solve this you will need a mask that covers your nose and mouth or to use a head strap.
CPAP machines are relatively quiet but they may become noisy if the air filter is clogged. Clean or replace the filter to solve the problem.

Instructions for beginners

If you are a beginner, you may want to follow these steps.They are something all beginners should memorize and keep into account.

1. Always use instructions from a seller or manufacturer to assembly the machine.

2. Make sure the air intake on the machine is not blocked.

3. Place the machine on solid material and make sure it is flat.

4. Do not place a machine near high temperature objects.

5. Clean your mask and hose with special devices or warm water on a daily basis.

6. Wash and clean the mask before putting it on the face. This removes the oils that may cause leaks.

The final word

A CPAP Machine provides constant air pressure to your respiratory system and keeps airways open at all times, therefore, improving the sleep quality and treating sleep apnea, OSA and many other issues. They are very effective and honestly the only treatment you can use at the moment.