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Make CPAP Therapy a Positive Experience Continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, is the most common and preferred treatment option for obstructive sleep apnea. We are here to help you ensure a successful CPAP experience that will enable you to breathe easier, sleep better and live healthier. Using CPAP for the First Time CPAP is not a quick fix. Only

Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that’s closely linked to several life-threatening conditions. It is characterized by repeated episodes of interrupted breathing during sleep. Its most common warning signs are loud snoring or choking and gasping sounds while asleep. In 2016 and 2017, 6.4% of Canadians reported they had been diagnosed with sleep apnea by a healthcare professional.

Signs and Symptoms The most common signs and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea include: Loud snoring Observed episodes of breathing cessation during sleep Abrupt awakenings accompanied by shortness of breath Choking or gasping for air during sleep Restless sleep or difficulty staying asleep (insomnia) Awakening with dry mouth or sore throat Morning headaches Nausea Excessive day time sleepiness (even while

Positive Airway Pressure is the preferred and most common treatment option for OSA. This type of therapy keeps your airway open while you sleep by providing a constant or variable airflow through your nose and/or mouth. It is non-invasive and, with regular use, can alleviate all symptoms of OSA. PAP Treatment Options Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) provides continuous pressure

Developed by Dr Murray Johns in 1990 and subsequently modified in 1997, The Epworth Sleepiness Scale is a self-administered questionnaire for assessing daytime sleepiness. It is named after Epworth Hospital where he established the Epworth Sleep Center in 1988. To determine their ESS score, the respondent is asked to rate on a 4-point scale (0, 1, 2, 3) how likely

Caring For Your Therapy Device Introduction Positive airway pressure therapy devices are used during sleep to treat sleep apnea.  These devices work by blowing pressurized air through your mask into your airways.  This helps keep your airways from collapsing, allowing for better breathing during sleep.  Most people will have a humidifier attached to their device to help moisten the air