CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy remains the Gold Standard for treating Sleep Disordered Breathing and stands as the most commonly recommended treatment for sleep apnea. The machine actively opens the airway while you sleep by delivering pressurized air through a mask worn over your nose and/or mouth while you sleep. CPAP machines can significantly improve sleep quality and reduce your risk for a number of health issues, including heart disease and stroke.
Request an AppointmentHowever, CPAP therapy comes with numerous challenges. Most machines require an electrical power source, however, battery powered units are available, but at a significant cost. CPAPs require distilled water, not tap or bottled water, to humidify the pressurized air. Also, CPAPs are required to be cleaned daily. Many CPAP users struggle with an initial adjustment period to use the device, or finding the proper mask fit or feeling claustrophobic or tethered when using the device. Unfortunately, during the first year of use, approximately 50% of people will fail to continue this mode of treatment. Of the reaining 50%, another 20% will stop using their CPAP during the second year. Consequently, these individuals are no longer receiving treatment for a debilitating medical condition which can potentially result in death.