What is CPAP machine?
Category: Equipment
Most popular types: System One CPAP machine ResMed S9 Elite Weirman Bilevel ST 22
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) delivers air into your airway through a specially designed nasal mask or pillows. The flow of air creates enough pressure when you inhale to keep your airway open. CPAP is considered the most effective nonsurgical treatment for snoring and sleep apnea.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep apnea disorder | 793 | 238 | |
| Obstructive sleep apnea | 497 | 172 | |
| Central sleep apnea | 49 | 11 | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 16 | 9 | |
| General health | 9 | 2 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 16 | |
| Moderate | 47 | |
| Mild | 163 | |
| None | 230 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with CPAP machine
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dry mouth | 28 | |
| Dry mouth at night | 10 | |
| Awakening due to cumbersome equipment | 9 | |
| Headaches | 9 | |
| Uncomfortable | 9 | |
| Difficulty staying asleep | 7 |
Why patients stopped taking CPAP machine
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 46 | |
| Did not seem to work | 36 | |
| Side effects too severe | 23 | |
| Doctor's advice | 19 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 8 | |
| Expense | 7 | |
| Personal research | 4 | |
| Change in health plan coverage | 3 |
Duration
Stopped using CPAP machine
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 12 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 17 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 13 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 10 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 34 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 8 | |
| 10 years or more | 5 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started using CPAP machine after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Eszopiclone (Lunesta) | 1 |
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