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Amongst the leading CPAP brands, DreamStation has built-in unique algorithms and technologies that help the machine adapt to you.
Confirms every morning that your device was working properly through the night, and provides maintenance alerts and reminders every 30 days
Comes with the DreamMapper app, which provides you with details about your progress
There are several types of sleep therapy machines, but a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine is the most common. A CPAP machine is designed to send a constant flow of airway pressure to your throat to so that your airway stays open during sleep, effectively treating the spontaneous pauses in breath associated with sleep apnea.
Treating your sleep apnea will positively impact your life by increasing your energy, alertness, and overall happiness. Begin a healthier, happier life with sleep therapy.3
CPAP therapy is a noninvasive, highly effective treatment that gently blows air into your nose and/or mouth to prevent your airway from collapsing while you sleep.
By taking your therapy to heart and using your machine every night, you can see a dramatic improvement in daily life and your overall well-being.
Adjusting to therapy
Getting fully comfortable with your machine and mask can take a little time, but it will happen – and it’s worth it.
Life with therapy
You can get into a comfortable nighttime routine, and the change in how you feel when you’re awake can be significant.
BiPAP machines
BiPAP bi-level provides two levels of pressure throughout the night.
Auto-adjusting machines
Auto-adjusting provides a variable pressure throughout the night based on your needs and sleep stage.
Most people begin to feel better within the first week of use, though for some people it may take a little longer.
Snoring while on CPAP should not happen. If it does, contact your doctor. Your pressure level might need to be adjusted.
You may need to have your CPAP pressure level adjusted. Contact your doctor.
Yes. Also, if you are having surgery, it is important to tell the surgeon and the anesthesiologist that you are using CPAP at home. You should also tell the doctor treating you for sleep apnea that you are going into the hospital.
Most people will adjust to CPAP in one to two weeks. Occasionally, it may take a little longer if, for example, you are very sensitive to the feel of the mask on your face or the sound of the device. Call your homecare provider or your prescribing physician if you continue to have problems beyond two weeks. Ask if you are eligible to try a bi-level or auto-adjusting device.
Humidifiers are designed to moisturize the air that is being delivered to you from the therapy device. There are two types of humidifiers – heated and unheated. Heated humidifiers do not “heat the air” but will increase the moisture content of the air delivered. Humidifiers can help to reduce some of the side-effects of therapy, such as dry nose.
The tubing is used to carry the air from the therapy device to the mask. You should clean and inspect your tubing at least once a week to make sure it is clean, bendable and that is doesn’t have any tears. If you think your tubing is ready for replacement, contact your homecare provider.
Therapy devices come with filters. Some devices come with one regular filter and others come with two – one regular filter and one ultra-fine filter. See your device manual for details on caring for your filters.
References
For informational purposes only, not to replace physician's directions.
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