CPAP
stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. CPAP therapy is the most
recommended and the most effective treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
A CPAP machine provides air at a constant prescribed pressure through a tube
and out of a CPAP mask to a person with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. CPAP therapy
provides a constant airflow which holds the airway open so that uninterrupted
breathing is maintained during sleep. This eliminates sleep apnea events and
allows the patient to get a restful sleep.
The pressure of the air is determined during your sleep study
and your doctor will prescribe you a CPAP machine at that pressure.
CPAP therapy is traditionally provided through a nasal mask that seals around
the nose. However, more innovative and comfortable options are available and
advances in the delivery of CPAP therapy are continually occurring.
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Clifton Center For Sleep Disorders
6 Brighton Road, Suite 106, Clifton, NJ 07012
Phone: 973.272.6933 Fax: 973.272.6935
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