The choice of your CPAP mask is possibly the most important decision to be taken in CPAP therapy. There are many vendors and many combinations. Choice of possibly the “lowest cost” mask could impact the effectiveness of your therapy as well as your long term adherence. 50% of people do not adhere beyond 12 months.
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When choosing your CPAP initially it can be bewildering as to the type of machine, features and difficulties you could experience. Typically, the titration should be 2-3 nights in duration and would support you in the right mask and machine type selection.
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When you have been diagnosed with moderate or severe sleep apnea you will be referred to purchase a CPAP. CPAP is an acronym for “Continuous Positive Airway Pressure”. The CPAP will not cure sleep apnea, but it does allow successful management of sleep apnea.
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Choosing any piece of medical equipment can be extremely confusing and frustrating. The pressure of making the right clinical decision that would impact you or a family member and at the same time being able to get economic value is significant. Hopefully this series looking at equipment specifications will help.
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Dear Colleague I have been asked to share my process and contacts when managing patients with snoring and/ or mild OSA. …
Sleep Apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders with 25% of adults worldwide and 50% of cardiovascular disease patients …
Sleep Apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders with 25% of adults worldwide and 50% of cardiovascular disease patients …
Dr Bentley has been seeing patients with sleep problems, both adults and children, off and on over the last 30 years. She ran the first diagnostic sleep laboratory in South Africa from 1990 to 1998.
Read moreMichelle Baker has a Master’s degree in social sciences (Clinical Psychology) obtained from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, and is registered with the Health Professional Council of South Africa.
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