What is Sleep Apnea machine?
Category: Equipment
See also: CPAP w/humidifier
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.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breathing difficulty | 5 | 0 | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 2 | 0 | |
| Snoring | 2 | 2 | |
| Difficulty staying asleep | 1 | 0 | |
| Elevated blood pressure | 1 | 3 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 8 | |
| None | 5 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Sleep Apnea machine
| 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 |
Why patients stopped taking Sleep Apnea machine
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Did not seem to work | 2 | |
| Other | 1 | |
| Side effects too severe | 1 |
Duration
Stopped using Sleep Apnea machine
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 1 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 1 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 |
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