What is Sleep Apnea machine?
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Sleep apnea is usually treated with a machine called CPAP (continous positive airway pressure), which blows air into the nose via a nose mask, keeping the airway open and unobstructed. For more severe apnea, a Bi-level (Bi-PAP) machine is used to blow air at two different pressures.
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How do members experience Sleep Apnea machine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breathing difficulty | 6 | 1 | |
| Snoring | 4 | 5 | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 3 | 1 | |
| Difficulty staying asleep | 1 | 0 | |
| Elevated blood pressure | 1 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sinus congestion | 3 | |
| Snoring | 2 | |
| Dry mouth | 1 | |
| Dry mouth at night | 1 | |
| Ear pressure | 1 | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 8 | |
| None | 8 |
Member evaluations
kschu
evaluated on Dec 17, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for sleep apnea: Major
- Side effects: Mild
jim0425
evaluated on Aug 18, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for sleep apnea: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
lturpinky
evaluated on Nov 10, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for obstructive sleep apnea: Major
- Side effects: None
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