A Full Face CPAP Mask May Be the Best Choice For Apnea Patients Who Sleep With Their Mouth Open

The full face CPAP mask is often the choice for apnea patients who are unable to use the nasal mask or nasal pillow CPAP headgear.  The CPAP forces air through the nasal airway to clear obstructions of the airway so that apnea patients are able to breathe normally and experience uninterrupted sleep free of apnea episodes.  There are several styles of CPAP headgear from which a patient can choose.  The CPAP sleep mask full-face headgear fits over the patient's nose and mouth while the patient sleeps.  The full-face sleep mask offers the patient consistent airflow through the nasal airway and the mouth while the patient sleeps.  This combats the effects of sleep apnea and allows the patient a night of restful, refreshing sleep.

It may be necessary for an apnea patient to be required to use the CPAP full-face mask for airway obstruction clearance as opposed to other CPAP headgear.  If the patient breathes through his or her mouth during sleep, a nasal mask or nasal pillows would not work effectively unless a chinstrap was used to force the mouth closed. Some patients report a feeling of confinement or claustrophobia then using the chinstrap and even the full-face mask.  For patients who are not bothered by a chinstrap or who do not breathe through their mouths during sleep may be interested in the less cumbersome options in CPAP headgear.  The full-face mask is not the only option for apnea patients, but it is a popular choice for patients who have these specific sleep qualities.

The CPAP machine is a very good treatment option for sleep apnea patients.  It can assist patients in treating their apnea and reduce the incidence of sleep deprivation stemming from sleep apnea.  With several available options in headgear for use with the CPAP, patients should be able to find one the suits their needs and is comfortable.  A physician should be able to direct the patient to a qualified professional who can assist them in fitting the headgear and finding the best headgear to fit the patient's lifestyle and needs.

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