A healthcare professional may recommend lifestyle changes, such as improved sleep hygiene practices,cognitive-behavioral therapyfor insomnia (CBT-I), or specific treatments for conditions like sleep apnea, such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. They can also identify any underlying...
Sleep apnea patients often experience dryness and congestion in their nasal passages and airways during CPAP therapy. This can cause discomfort, irritation, and even make the therapy less effective. Humidity control in CPAP devices aims to address these issues by adding moisture to the air that is...
The modification is straightforward and involves changes to the device's settings and reconfiguring the supply of oxygen so it flows to the face mask worn by the patient. The machine operates in a mode called CPAP: constant positive airway pressure. That means the pressure inside the mask i...