CPAP therapy can improve sleep and help you stay healthy. But sometimes there can be side effects. A CPAP cough is not uncommon, especially when you first start CPAP therapy. Getting used to pressurized air and wearing a mask while you sleep can take some time. If side effects like a cough persist, you can take steps to make CPAP therapy more comfortable.
Sleep apnea is in the headlines, and for good reason. Obstructive sleep apnea cases are growing in both the US and around the world. The American Journal of Epidemiology shows that the estimated rates of obstructive sleep apnea have increased substantially over the last twenty years.
Auto-adjusting CPAP machines (APAP) are designed to automatically adjust the amount of pressure delivered on a breathe-by-breathe basis. The auto-adjusting CPAP can operate in a full CPAP machine mode to deliver constant pressure when desired. These machines are typically software-capable, or ‘smart’ machines, which can help you and your doctor fine-tune your obstructive sleep apnea therapy and monitor for effectiveness.
Although Fisher & Paykel is best known for household appliances, the company also has a significant healthcare business. Fisher & Paykel also has a full line of CPAP equipment. Their product line includes the Icon CPAP line and several nasal, nasal pillows, and full face CPAP masks. In fact, some of Fisher & Paykel’s CPAP masks have elicited some very positive reviews from CPAP users.
Here’s our list of the best CPAP masks under $100 at The CPAP Shop. When it comes to affordable, quality masks, The CPAP Shop has you covered. Generally, our customers are looking for comfortable masks that are minimally intrusive and effective. This list features masks that are easy to assemble clean, quiet, and compatible with most CPAP and BiPAP machines. All our CPAP masks come with a 30-night risk-free guarantee. Although many of these masks are not the newest style with the lightest materials, they represent a good value for the CPAP user.
Mouth taping for sleep apnea is one solution that many patients turn to for reduce some of the symptoms of sleep apnea. How effective and how safe mouth taping for sleep is should be a consideration for anyone thinking about trying this approach.
Sleep apnea is a condition where a person’s airway collapses during sleep, which leads to periods where the individual stops breathing. According to the National Sleep Foundation, more than 18 million Americans are affected by sleep apnea. This increasingly common sleep disorder is linked to several comorbidities, including high blood pressure, heart disease, and increased risk of death. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the preferred treatment for sleep apnea, but adherence remains low.
