OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea)
CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or CPAP (pronounced sea-pap), is considered the gold standard treatment for the symptomatic relief of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Through a small airflow generating machine, pressurized air is delivered to the nose or face through a mask-like interface to act as a splint to keep the upper airway open. The amount of pressurized air that is required to keep the airway open and stop episodes of apnea, is prescribed by the sleep specialist following a sleep study called polysomnography.
With a CPAP prescription from a sleep specialist, a patient may choose a service provider such as Medigas to obtain a CPAP system and receive the related instruction on the proper use of CPAP. A bi-level positive airway pressure (BPAP) system, providing a unique pressure during the inspiratory phase and a unique pressure during the expiratory phase, may be prescribed by a sleep specialist for the treatment of OSA.
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Normal Breathing
During normal breathing, the throat is clear and open, allowing air to flow freely to and from the lungs.
Blocked Breathing
While a person with OSA sleeps, tissues at the back of the throat collapse and block the flow of air.
Breathing with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure therapy can keep the airway open so that air flows freely to and from the lungs.
