Advances in Sleep Apnea Machine – Not your Dad’s CPAP
It is worthwhile considering looking into a new apnea machine if you have tried one in the past and not been able to use it comfortably. There have been several significant advancements in the area of sleep apnea machine development. Many of the complaints people have had in the past with using a apnea cpap, have been resolved with new technology.
Lets take a look at some of these and see if they may be the answer you have been looking for.
Auto CPAP
Many people have described using a CPAP machine like trying to breath while sticking your head out the window of a speeding car. The air just keeps pushing back as you try and breath. If this describes your experience, then you should look into a new apnea machine. One of the biggest advances in CPAP technologies, is the auto cpap. This technology tracks a patient’s breathing. and adjusts for the changes one has during different stages of sleep. This makes breathing with a CPAP much easier, then in the past.
There are several other variations of names for this feature depending on the make of the machine such as as A-Flex, Bi-Flex, and C-Flex among others. Almost all of these try to decrease the necessary pressure when the patient exhales compared to the level provided when inhaling.
Nasal Mask
Another hurdle that has hindered people from using there sleep apnea machine, is there full mouth/nose masks. This style of mask can feel very restricting. I remember when I took my sleep study test and they put one of those masks on my all I could think was. “oh no, I don’t want to use on of these things for the rest of your life!” Well you can be assured that the newer nasal masks that fit lightly on your nose are so comfortable compared with the older style masks. It is worth taking a look at a newer mask.
You should also be aware that, it is advisable to change your mask after 6 months of use. This may seem unnecessary, but the air seal tends to wear out after use, and causes the mask to leak.
In light of all these advances in technology. It is worth taking a look at a new sleep apnea machine. It may be you can find the relief you have been looking for.
