CPAP
The breath therapy which in most cases represents the possibility of a successful therapy of night respiratory problems is called
“CPAP” (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure).
Air is supplied to the patient by means of a face mask. This causes a positive pressure to develop in the nasopharyngeal cavity which keeps the respiratory system free during sleep. With careful application of the night breathing therapy, daily symptoms, such as tiredness, drowsiness and depression, can usually be completely eliminated.
Practical procedure with the CPAP approach:
Since breathing with the equipment is necessary habitually, the patient should practice during the day with the equipment and the mask while awake, before using it at night. At first, only a small positive pressure is used, in order to adapt the patient to the method. Fear and uncertainty can, therefore, be quickly overcome.
After acclimatizing in the sleep laboratory, the optimal CPAP pressure is adjusted. If the pressure is not sufficient, the pressure is increased by remote controlled equipment until the snoring disappears completely and the breathing breaks are eliminated. Since the most pronounced and longest apnoea phases occur particularly in the early morning hours, measurement must always be carried out during the entire night.
The equipment must be used each night. Without CPAP therapy, the apnoea phases, and thus the daily tiredness, return to the level before the treatment began. It takes about 6 weeks of success of the treatment until it can be fully adjusted. More than 70% of all patients use the equipment for longer than 2 years.
The basics facts – overview
Advantages- most successful method for the treatment of the apnoea
- adjustments possible
Disadvantages
- pressure points from mask, particularly when using high pressure
- mouth dryness
- movement restricted by compressor and hose to the mask
Cost
Government insured patients
Extra costs develop. We are happy to advise and inform you about the additional costs.
Financing is possible
please speak with us about it. See also Costs
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