Many Americans suffer from Sleep Apnea; sleep apnea is a very serious condition that affects breathing and sleep pattern. This disorder causes obstructions in the airway which affects breathing that can limit oxygen going through the airway.
What are the symptoms of Sleep Apnea?
One of the major symptoms of sleep apnea is heavy snoring which causes obstruction in the airway which prevents you from breathing adequately. Sleep apnea sufferers can literally stop breathing which causes one to wake up periodically throughout the night and can lead to lack of sleep and other health problems. This condition must be addressed else the condition can get out of control and can become lift threatening.
How can CPAP machine help you?
CPAP machine are used for obstructive sleep apnea. These machines are used to deliver steady and continuous air to the patient’s airways to protect them from any air related complications. Your doctor will determine air pressure setting level suitable for your needs.
What are the benefits of CPAP Machines?
CPAP machines is a continuous airway pressure therapy used to treat individuals with obstructive sleep apnea condition. These machine helps sleep apnea sufferers by reducing their symptoms so the person can breathe properly; the machines keeps the throat from sinking; stops the snoring and air obstruction. These machines can possibly save a person’s life.
CPAP therapy
CPAP therapy consist of using various machines and other devices to mitigate the problem by pumping clean air into the airway. This will keep the throat from sinking, alleviate snoring and air obstructions so that sleep apnea sufferer will be able to get a good night’s sleep.
BIPAP Therapy
Conversely, BIPAP machines can be set to include a breather timing feature which measure the amount of breaths per minute that the person needs. When breathing is reduced to a certain level, the machine can automatically force the person to breath by increasing the air pressure.
Machine Settings
Most CPAP machines only has one setting that delivers a steady flow of air throughout the night. Some CPAP machine offers an incline feature that starts with a low pressure then gradually builds to a higher pressure depending on your doctor’s prescription.
In summary, Sleep Apnea therapy is not a cure for sleep apnea. However, it ensures that you get the proper amounts of air into your lungs at night so you can sleep peacefully without interruption.
B&F Medical Supplies carry a wide selection of CPAP machines and accessories. If you suffer from sleep apnea, speak to your doctor or health care professional regarding possibly purchasing a CPAP machines to help you treat your sleep apnea which can significantly improve your symptoms.
DEVILBISS INTELLIPAP™ STANDARD
The DeVilbiss IntelliPAP Standard CPAP System has been designed with patients and providers in mind. IntelliPAP's offers great comfort, education and adherence tracking with SmartCode which helps the patient to stay in compliance. The DeVilbiss® CPAP systems come with up to three years warranty against defects in the materials and workmanship depending on the specific model.
Intellipap Autoadjust Cpap System
The DeVilbiss IntelliPAP AutoAdjust CPAP System has been designed with patients and providers in mind. This system incorporates many of the recommendations solicited through research to optimize patient loyalty. IntelliPAP's consist of a combination of comfort education and AutoAdjust technology to ensure patient compliance. This machine comes with heated humidification system. It is considered the quietest CPAP among top-selling devices.
CPAP Accessories
In addition to CPAP machines, B&F medical carries CPAP’s accessories including Adult Oxygen Mask, Nasal-Aire Ii Interface W/ Headgear and Cpap Chin Strap. Most machines will come with a replaceable air filter that fits onto the air intake. The air filter ensures clean air, void of any impurities, gets into the lungs. The absolute best machines are very quiet.
See list of CPAP’s products available at bfmedsupply.com:
- CPAPGears
- Devilbiss Cpap Gel Mask W/ Headger
- Medline Aerosol Masks
- Devilbiss Serenity® Cpap Mask With Headgear
- Zzz-Mask Sg Full Face Mask With Headgear Large
- Devilbiss Cpap Gel Mask W/ Headger
- Sleep Apnea Cpap Mask Full Face Extra Large
- Cpap Mask Wipes Bx/12 (Foil Packs)
- Adult Oxygen Mask
- Cpap Tubing - Heavy Duty
- Cpap Mask Wipes Bx/12 (Foil Packs)
- Hybrid Dual-Airway Nasal & Oral Universal Interfac
- Cpap Chin Strap
- Nasal-Aire Ii Interface W/ Headgear
- Biflo Nasal Mask Adult W/7' Tubing