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Sleep apnea treatment Nov, 01 2023
The advantages and disadvantages of both therapies
Disadvantages
CPAP devices may not work for everyone. Some people may find it difficult adapting to the continuous airflow, struggle to fall asleep and then eventually stop using their therapy regularly enough for it to be successful. Therapy users can also feel uncomfortable when wearing an ill-fitting mask that is causing skin irritation and excessive mask leak.
APAP (auto-titrating positive airway pressure) uses software that automatically adjusts the pressure settings throughout the night to meet the fluctuating breathing needs of the therapy user.2 Advantages
The upside of APAP is that it will adjust to your breathing changes while you are sleeping, resulting in greater user comfort. Breathing changes can occur when you are congested or if you lose or gain weight. The APAP pressure settings will also change to suit changing sleep positions, which means it will ramp up when you sleep on your back to help combat the increased risk of your airway collapsing.
Downsides
APAP’s constant pressure adjustments make this a less than ideal choice for people who have health issues, such as cardiac and respiratory conditions. The added cost of an APAP machine can be a drawback for some therapy users.
CPAP and APAP are both great therapy choices for people with OSA. Whatever you decide, check with your healthcare provider that the device you use is best for you, so you can achieve optimal results with your therapy. See also, What is the difference between CPAP and BiPAP?
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