CPAP Therapy

Patients who have been diagnosed with sleep apnea may need to undergo a sleep study test to determine what type of treatment is best for their condition. A common method of treating sleep apnea is the use of continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP device. A CPAP device uses a mask that fits over the mouth and nose. The machine blows air into the throat and the pressure from the air helps keep the airway open during sleep. This technique of forcing air into the nose and upper airway restores free breathing for patients who suffer from sleep apnea.

Sleep Study

Before a CPAP device can be prescribed for a patient, they may undergo a sleep study test using a CPAP device to determine the severity of sleep apnea and to establish the right equipment levels for CPAP therapy. This allows the doctor to create a customized treatment plan for the patient.

Additional Resources

• MedlinePlus
• National Institutes of Health
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
• U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
• U.S. National Library of Medicine
• WebMD

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