What is System One CPAP machine?
Category: Equipment
Generic name: CPAP machine
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstructive sleep apnea | 10 | 7 | |
| Sleep apnea disorder | 10 | 10 | |
| Central sleep apnea | 2 | 3 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 5 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 8 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with System One CPAP machine
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Chest pain | 1 | |
| Headaches in morning | 1 | |
| Itchy nose | 1 | |
| Pressure headaches | 1 | |
| Waking up during the night | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking System One CPAP machine
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Did not seem to work | 1 | |
| Expense | 1 | |
| Other | 1 |
Duration
Stopped using System One CPAP machine
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 1 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 1 | |
| 10 years or more | 1 |
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