CPAP - BMC Resmed- On Rent

Description: CPAP machines are used to treat both obstructive and central sleep apnea. In both disorders, your breathing is interrupted during the sleep cycle. This can occur hundreds of times in a single night, leading to a lack of oxygen and a higher risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other health concerns. A CPAP machine helps keep your airways open by delivering continuous air through your nose and mouth. What is the main cause of sleep apnea? A potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. Risk factors include age and obesity. It's more common in men. Symptoms include snoring loudly and feeling tired even after a full night's sleep. Treatment often includes lifestyle changes, such as weight loss and the use of a breathing assistance device at night, such as a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. Symptoms • Loud snoring. • Episodes in which you stop breathing during sleep — which would be reported by another person. • Gasping for air during sleep. • Awakening with a dry mouth. • Morning headache. • Difficulty staying asleep (insomnia) • Excessive daytime sleepiness (hypersomnia) • Difficulty paying attention while awake. Treatment consists of self-care Treatment often includes lifestyle changes, such as weight loss and the use of a breathing assistance device at night, such as a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine.