CPAP

CPAP Dental Sleep Medicine Cairns

The time-tested CPAP machine to stop sleep apnoea

The constant positive airway pressurisation (CPAP) is a leading device that consists of a box base which is connected to a mask that fits over the patients nose and mouth.

How does the CPAP work?

The CPAP machine uses a positive air pressure to keep the throat muscles from relaxing, which allows for an open airway.

The air pressure is produced by the box pump unit and supplied through the tubes into the breathing mask.

This promotes a better night’s sleep, as you will not suffer from breathing pauses, snoring or choking throughout the night.

However, the CPAP does not breathe for you, it only promotes an open airway to allow you to breathe regularly. The CPAP generally does not cure OSA, it only reduces the symptoms, which means the mask must be worn every night for the full duration of sleep.

CPAP treatment is very effective in providing a good night’s sleep if a patient can tolerate it.

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Benefits of the CPAP

Since CPAP treatment is effective at treating the symptoms of OSA, it can:

  • Make you more alert and concentrated during the day
  • Stop you from waking up with headaches
  • Improve your overall mood
  • Increased memory
  • Reduced snoring means your partner should sleep better
  • Reduced risk of accidents during the day

CPAP also decreases the chance of developing health issues related to OSA, including:

  • Diabetes
  • Stroke
  • Heart disease
  • High blood pressure

CPAP side effects

These side effects do not occur in all users of the CPAP.

Strap marks or sore skin

By finding the correct fitting CPAP mask you can reduce or eliminate this symptom.

Dry nose and sore throat

This side effect can be reduced by attaching a humidifier to your CPAP machine.

Nasal congestion, runny nose and sneezing

Using a nasal spray can fix mild symptoms, or a nasal decongestion can be taken.

Who is the CPAP for?

The CPAP treatment is for patients suffering from OSA and may be recommended based on home sleep study results. The CPAP treatment is effective if it can be tolerated.

CPAP tolerance

We know that not all patients can tolerate the CPAP treatment, however tolerance can require commitment and time to adjust to the treatment.

It’s important to speak to your sleep physician to understand how you may be able to overcome issues related to CPAP treatment.

Many CPAP machines also offer a timed pressure ramp setting which allows the airflow to begin at a minimal rate and slowly rises to the correct level so that the patient can fall asleep with ease.

CPAP-titration study

If a patient’s sleep test recommends that CPAP treatment may be suitable, then a CPAP-titration study may be recommended.

This study tests different levels of pressurised air flow and to find out whether the CPAP treatment will be effective.

CPAP Availability in Cairns:

Should you have had the home Sleep Test performed through Future Dental, purchase of CPAP machines and consumables like masks, hoses etc, can be arranged at very favourable pricing with our partner Sleep Laboratory in Melbourne, HomeSleep.

  • During a diagnostic sleep study conducted in a Sleep Unit, quite often a CPAP machine will be fitted during the night to determine its effectiveness.
  • CPAP Shop 2D Flecker House, Cairns
  • Air Liquide Healthcare CPAP and Oxygen Services, 147 Martyn St, Cairns
  • Calanna Pharmacies around Cairns
  • CPAP Cairns, O’Brien Healthcare 3/320 Sheridan St
  • Marlin Coast Amcal Pharmacy, Campus Shopping Village, Smithfield

CPAP Machines are usually trialled by hiring a machine for 1 month although some outlets allow up to 3 months hiring before need to return or purchase.

If you would like more information on the CPAP machine or suffer from OSA, please contact the friendly team at Dental Sleep Medicine by clicking here Contact Us or call us on (07) 4051 4580 .