Also, when you first start using the machine, you may find that you are not seeing improvements because you may need to try a different mask, or your settings may need to be adjusted to your comfort level.
at the same level throughout the night. Some people may find this pressure uncomfortable, and there are alternative PAP machines and emerging treatments that may be considered.
John Logan Brown says: November 29, 2018 at 9:51 pm I love my CPAP. Embrace it as your best friend. I have used that mentality from the beginning. Positive thoughts while ignoring the inconvenience. I adopted this approach after hearing a few of my friends (before my diagnosis) who said that they were put on CPAP and couldn’t get used to it and discontinued it’s use. Please everybody consider the CPAP as a friend who is going to save your life. My sleep study showed that I experienced about cem interruptions an hour and that my oxygen level was at 64.
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Immediate benefits of using a CPAP machine include reduced snoring, better sleep quality at night and less daytime sleepiness.
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However, CPAP machines are not the only treatment for OSA. Your doctor can help you determine what treatment might work best for you.
Customer Service Expert Carol says: December 18, 2019 at 12:12 pm Hi Dorothy, my apologies for the delayed response. I’ve spoken with CPAP users that have the very complaint you have. What I have found is that initially you may gain weight, but over time you may not eat as much as you were before starting CPAP therapy.
There may arise rare instances of respiratory distress where a hospitalized patient would greatly benefit from CPAP but does not tolerate the mask or is not complaint due to delirium, agitation or factors such as very young age in children or the elderly. In such scenarios, mild sedation with low dose fentanyl or dexmedetomidine can be used to improve compliance, until the therapy is no longer indicated.
Others have difficulties using CPAP consistently or prefer not to use it all. Fortunately, there are numerous CPAP alternatives for people who cannot or do not want to treat OSA with CPAP therapy.
Unfortunately, these complaints sometimes lead to inconsistent use or abandonment of the device altogether. Proper mask fitting and use of a humidifier can resolve these issues.
Home remedies are typically complimentary to a doctor’s recommended approach for treating sleep apnea and are not enough to treat moderate to severe cases of sleep apnea.
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Unfortunately, there isn’t an exact answer as to what can be done to relieve you of the symptoms that you are experiencing. There are however, some trial and error options. For starters, you can speak with your doctor about the symptoms that you are having.