2023年7月14日 · CPAP is more commonly used because it's been well studied for obstructive sleep apnea and has been shown to effectively treat the condition. People who have difficulty tolerating fixed CPAP might want to try BPAP or APAP .

2023年4月6日 · Therapies for OSA. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). If you have moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, you might benefit from using a machine that delivers air pressure through a mask while you sleep.

2023年7月14日 · Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the throat muscles relax and block the airway. This happens off and on many times during sleep. A sign of obstructive sleep apnea is snoring.

2024年3月7日 · Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is a common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. A CPAP machine uses a hose connected to a mask or nosepiece to deliver constant and steady air pressure to help you breathe while you sleep.

Before the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, Mayo Clinic Sleep Medicine added capabilities for connected care and in-home testing for obstructive sleep apnea to reduce barriers to diagnosis.

2024年6月27日 · So yes, CPAP masks are not without challenges — this Mayo article describes how to avoid the 10 most common ones — but CPAP remains the safest, most predictable, most reliable and most effective treatment for OSA.

2024年11月6日 · Diagnosis involves the steps that a healthcare professional takes to find out if your child has pediatric obstructive sleep apnea. A healthcare professional reviews your child's symptoms and health history and does a physical exam.

2019年5月21日 · Continuous positive airway pressure is a treatment option for sleep apnea. As you sleep, CPAP provides air at a pressure just high enough to prevent the collapse of your airway. The pressurized air is provided through a mask that seals with your mouth or nose.

2024年1月31日 · Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) masks and headgear come in different styles and sizes to comfortably treat sleep apnea. There are a variety of CPAP masks available to find the best fit for you.

2023年7月11日 · CPAP may prevent the airway closure that can trigger central sleep apnea. As with obstructive sleep apnea, in central sleep apnea it's important that you use the CPAP device only as directed. If your mask is uncomfortable or the pressure feels too strong, talk with your health care team.