CPAP

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines are one of the best ways to prevent airway collapse associated with sleep apnea. Northwest Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine offer a CPAP Clinic just for their patients! If indicated, Dennis Kellar, MD, Amanda Law, FPA-APRN, CNP, and the team can get you started on a CPAP machine that can help you get the sleep you need to feel rested and alert every morning. Located in Algonquin, Illinois, the team evaluates your sleep apnea symptoms and enables you to find the best, most comfortable CPAP equipment for your needs. To schedule a visit, call or book online today.

What is CPAP therapy?

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines are the most common type of medical device for pulmonary therapy that can be used while you’re sleeping. A CPAP machine sends continuous airflow through your mouth into your lungs while you sleep to avoid spontaneous breathing pauses associated with sleep apnea.

What are the benefits of a CPAP machine?

With advances in technology, CPAP machines have become smaller and easier to use so you can enjoy more restful sleep without worrying about sleep apnea causing you to stop breathing. The benefits of CPAP machines for sleep apnea include:

• Better sleep quality
• Ability to sleep through the night
• Waking up feeling rested and alert
• Improved mood due to increased rest

Many small, portable CPAP machines are available for travel as well, so you can continue your therapy away from home without the hassle of transporting a large, bulky machine.

How do CPAP devices work?

CPAP devices have several components that connect to the body of the device to allow access to consistent airflow while you sleep. The components of a CPAP device include:

CPAP therapy machine

The body of the machine has different control settings to allow the correct amount of airflow for your needs. The team helps you choose the right setting based on your condition.

Tubing

Thin, flexible tubing passes the air from your therapy machine to a mask or other form of headgear for use while you sleep. The tubing also contains air filters, so you always breathe clean air.

Masks and headgear

Different types of masks and headgear are available with cushioning for maximum comfort while you sleep.

When the CPAP machine is turned on, it creates gentle air pressure that flows through the tubing into your lungs via your nose and mouth. This air pressure helps to prevent your air passages from collapsing during your sleep, which is the cause of sleep apnea. The tubing is flexible, so you can move and sleep in different positions where you’re most comfortable.

Forms

• Autoship Supply Schedule
• CPAP Membership Announcement
• CPAP Supply Membership Enrollment Form

To find out which CPAP machine is right for you, schedule a consultation online or by phone at Northwest Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine.