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You May Need to Adjust CPAP Pressure in Order to Get the Full Benefit From the CPAP Machine

 

Patients may need to adjust CPAP pressure in order to get a positive result from using the machine.  The CPAP pressure adjustment in some CPAP units will adjust the air pressure automatically.  A CPAP machine will help patients who have sleep apnea.  The air pressure will help open the airway so the patient can sleep peacefully.  Using one will take a bit of an adjustment period.  The person using it may need to adjust the mask in order to have a positive, comfortable sleep.  Sometimes pressure from the air mask will feel uncomfortable to patients.  A simple adjustment of the CPAP mask will help patients get more used to the CPAP machine.

A physician can only prescribe a unit, so it is important for anyone suffering from an air restriction to contact a doctor for a diagnosis and treatment options.  The doctor will examine the patient and may possibly conduct a sleep study.  Once the issue is diagnosed, a prescription will be written for the unit.  These are normally covered under most health insurance plans and will have very little out of pocket expense.  There will be much relief when the unit is used as a remedy for snoring and obstructive sleep.

Using the mask and machine will make a positive difference in the life of the person with apnea or severe snoring.  It will also be a positive adjustment for loved ones who also might not be able to sleep because of excessive snoring.  Someone who sleeps next to a person who has a snoring problem is likely not going to be able to get a lot of rest.  For maximum benefit, there may need to be some adjustment of the pressure to make sure the air is flowing at the proper rate.  While it may take some time to adjust to using the unit, it is well worth it.  The entire family will be able to adjust to the change and be able to get a good night’s sleep.

See Also: BiPAP versus CPAP

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