A CPAP machine holds your airway open by gently blowing air into your breathing passages (nose, throat and ‘airways’) at a set pressure. This prevents the pauses in your breathing and helps you sleep better. A doctor or nurse will set the pressure level for you.
Another therapy recently introduced is an oral negative pressure device (Winx® by Apnicure Inc). This deceive creates negative oral pressure keeping the tongue and soft palate in more anterior positions. A recent short-term randomized controlled trial demonstrated that the device is well tolerated and results in improved OSA in patients with mild to severe OSA.
The Inspire sleep apnea device is surgically implanted into the body, and CPAP treatment is administered through a mask that is worn while sleeping. CPAP equipment requires daily cleaning and regular maintenance.
But they may cause nasal irritation and discomfort, especially at higher-pressure settings, because air is being forced directly into the nostrils.
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These side effects can usually be prevented or controlled by simple measures like using a nasal spray or adjusting the size or fit of the mask.
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"Some people prefer the mask to the pillows because the air is not as concentrated. Spread out over a larger surface area, it may have a more comfortable feel," says Edwin Valladares, a CPAP user who works as a sleep technician and manager of the Sleep Disorders Center at Keck Medicine of USC.
Consider a Different Mask: Switching to a different mask style may help you breathe a little easier, making you less likely to swallow air.
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Build-Up of Dirt and Debris on Your Mask: Each night, your mask gets covered with facial oils, sweat, dirt, and skin cells. If these contaminants are allowed to build up over time, you are much more likely to experience redness and irritation each time you wear a dirty mask.
The oral appliance adjusts the position of the jaw or tongue during sleep, keeping everything forward so that it’s less likely that the unable to use or get consistent benefit from Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) soft tissues at the back of the throat will interfere with the airway opening. In contrast, a CPAP mask forces air into the airway in order to keep it open.
Size – A major difference between EPAP and CPAP devices is their size, with EPAPs being much smaller in comparison.
Despite its many benefits, it can take some time to adjust to sleeping with your CPAP machine, and you may experience a few common CPAP side effects throughout the process.