Nasal Cpap

Nasal Cpap machines allow sleep apnea sufferers to rest peacefully all night long.

The acronym CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. This technique is used to assist breathing by supplying sustained air pressure to the lungs and passages on a constant basis. It is for people who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea or children that have respiratory complications. A nasal Cpap (nCpap) is a machine that plugs into your airways via your nose.

Many patients have reported positive results after using a nasal Cpap. Their sleeping patterns normalized, they did not feel lethargic in the morning or sleepy during the day. They were more attentive and suffered less depression and anxiety. This improvement boosted their efficiency, memory and attentiveness at work.

The nasal Cpap machine weights roughly five pounds and it comes with Cpap nasal masks that connect by a tube onto the device. The mask fits over the nose where a constant steam of air is delivered that is slightly pressurized.

The mask that ships with a nasal Cpap machine isn’t always the most comfortable so a lot of people get a Cpap nasal pillow which greatly increases comfort.

Nasal Cpap Machine Design

The machine is designed so that it can be adjusted based on how severe a patient’s sleep apnea is. This is generally done under the supervision of a therapist, doctor or nurse. Patients can also choose from different selections of mask based on their facial structure and correct fit.

There are some instances in which sleep apnea symptoms will not improve even after using a Cpap machine. In such an instance the settings on the unit can be adjusted depending on the severity of the condition. If the patient uses the nasal Cpap machine at home they should be taught how to adjust the settings or call or nurse or doctor to make the adjustments.

BiPap vs. Nasal Cpap

The Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiPap) is similar to the Nasal Cpap and can be used as a substitute. A BiPap is useful for cases where the airway of a child has collapsed and their muscles too are weak for breathing or they have small lung volume.

The Nasal Cpap and BiPap are both useful for people who suffer from acute respiratory failure, chronic pulmonary disease, heart failure and sleep apnea.