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What is CPAP?
CPAP
(Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is a piece of durable medical
equipment designed to
provide
a positive pressure that will open your airway during sleep as
treatment for Obstructive Sleep
Apnea
(OSA).
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What are the different parts
involved with CPAP?
CPAP consists of a small box-like device, tubing and
a mask (there are numerous types of masks
that are prescribed based on the patients needs and
comfort level).
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How does one obtain
CPAP?
One obtains CPAP by undergoing a sleep study, which
quantifies whether there is a physiological
sleep problem, and then a physician may prescribe a
CPAP device for treatment if applicable.
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I heard this treatment can
be difficult to tolerate, will I have any support
to
help with acclimatation to
CPAP?
CPAP is not for everyone, but it is important to
educate the patient and walk them through the entire
process to make the adjustment to wearing CPAP as
easy and tolerable as possible. Adjusting to
CPAP may take as long as 6 months to 1 year or be as
quick as 1 night. At Gold Coast, we provide
an in-service of CPAP Management, where patients may
schedule appointments at our office to
troubleshoot any CPAP problems they may be having.
Furthermore, you may contact your DME
(Durable Medical Equipment - aka, the company that
provides your CPAP) and ask them questions
as well.
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CPAP TROUBLESHOOTING
FAQ
DIFFERENT TYPES OF CPAP
EQUIPMENT