The use of sleep apnea devices has helped those people suffering from sleeping disorders and it helps people to get the much-needed rest they need.
Several types of sleep apnea devices are available in the market. One such device called Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) helps the patient to breathe in through the nose, thereby opening the airway. This device also prevents the patient from obstructing the airway by coughing or sneezing. Another type of sleep apnea device is called positive air pressure use. This is similar to the use of a humidifier in a home because it forces moist air into the airway, which allows easy breathing.
There are also portable CPAP machines that can be easily carried around. Patients can also use Continuous Positive Airway Pressure units which are less costly than the machines used in hospitals. Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure (bpsap) machines are used only at night. There are also oral appliances that are worn right on the tongue and in the throat, forcing the wearer to breathe through the mouth and keeping the airway open.
CPAP machines have been approved by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machines are recommended by doctors for obstructive sleep apnea treatment.
An alternative to CPAP is a device called an oral appliance. This type of sleep apnea treatment makes use of a humidifier, mask, or oral appliance to improve airflow through the upper airway. This improves the quality of breathing for the patient.
Another alternative is the Bi-PAP. This machine is smaller than the CPAP machine. It is used to treat milder forms of sleep apnea. The Bi-PAP works in less than 10 minutes and has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. It has helped a lot of people sleep comfortably once they discovered how helpful these sleep apnea devices are.
Sleep disorder equipment such as CPAP, Bi-PAP, and OAT are very reliable. They have already established their reliability and they are effective enough to help a lot of people sleep comfortably without any problems.