Sleep Apnea Machines Benefit You - And The Person You Sleep Next To!

Sleep apnea refers to a condition where a person suffers from intermittent lack of breathing during sleep. Each "episode", called apnea (meaning without breath) can last as long as 10 seconds and most of the times the sufferer is not even aware of it. Sleep apnea machines can help people suffering from the most common type of sleep apnea called OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) where the respiratory passage becomes narrow or obstructed as the muscles governing the airway relax during sleep.

This leads to the obstruction of air entering the lungs and the person involuntarily stops breathing. Sleep apnea masks help patients by injecting a flow of air directly into their throats such that the obstructed airway is forced open by the air pressure, thereby preventing the apnea. This also reduces the snoring that is commonly associated with sleep apnea. A good knowledge about various features of the mask is important in buying a good mask. Respironics CPAP masks for example, are known to be made with patients and user-friendliness in mind.

Respironics CPAP mask is long lasting, has a high oxygen tank capacity and fits the needs of both sleep care professionals and patients.

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