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Since we spend about one-third of our lives sleeping, getting a good rest shouldn’t be a nightly hassle. Those with sleep apnea know the everyday feelings of fatigue from interrupted sleep. Fortunately, sleep-disordered breathing can be treated with a number of machines from the Talk About Sleep Online Store.
The particular type of machine you need – CPAP, Auto CPAP, BiPAP or BiLevel – will usually be prescribed by your doctor. No matter the type of machine, a prescription is required for purchase.
Auto CPAP machines provide CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) to keep the airway open, helping the patient to breathe without difficulty during sleep. While a regular CPAP machine provides air pressure at an average or constant level, an Auto CPAP machine can be set to automatically adjust the air pressure level with each breath. The pressure level fluctuates within a range set to meet the patient’s airway needs.
By automatically adjusting throughout the night to provide the minimum air pressure necessary to keep the airway open, the Auto CPAP machine allows the patient to breathe easily, leading to restful sleep.
An Auto CPAP machine might be prescribed for a patient whose need for air pressure varies during the night, such as someone who experiences difficulty breathing during the REM (rapid eye movement) stage of sleep.
The Talk About Sleep Online Store offers three models of Auto CPA machines, each with special features to meet a patient’s individual needs and preferences.
The ResMed S8 AutoSet II features EPR (expiratory pressure relief), meaning that air pressure drops during exhalation, making the patient feel that exhaling is more natural and comfortable. With its lower fan speed, the S8 AutoSet II is quieter than the previous ResMed model.
The Fisher Paykel HC254 includes a heated humidifier to warm and moisten the air flowing to the patient, helping to prevent nasal congestion and dryness. The HC254 also senses when a patient wakes and promptly lowers the air pressure to ease the transition back to sleep.
The Respironics System One knows when, why, and how changes in air pressure should be made for effective and optimum sleep therapy. The System One offers optional humidity control to account for room humidity and prevent condensation from forming in the air tube.
All Auto CPAP machines are easy to use and can be combined with a variety of accessories. With quality products from the Talk About Sleep Online Store, a good night’s rest is no longer a dream.
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