Sleep Apnea in Women: Sleep Better with the Right CPAP Therapy

There are many things that can cause sleep deprivation, and while some of them aren’t dangerous and people can easily overcome them, some are far more serious. One of the most common conditions that cause sleep deprivation is obstructive sleep apnea. Good quality of sleep, as well as adequate sleep duration, are crucial for our physical and mental health.

Some of the effects sleep deprivation can have on you include high blood pressure, weight gain, weakened immunity, memory and mood issues, stress-related issues, low sex drive, etc. As a result, this can lead to more serious health issues such as diabetes or heart disease, and not getting enough sleep can make you drowsy during the day which can increase the risk of accidents. Moreover, frequently sleeping badly can decrease your cognitive skills, your ability to perform your work and home tasks, your creativity, etc.

In women, obstructive sleep apnea may present itself differently, with subtler symptoms, which can make it harder to detect. However, early detection and proper treatment are crucial, especially considering that research suggests that the effects of this sleeping disorder are more severe in women. In other words, the risks of having issues with performing physical tasks, as well as developing heart issues are greater. 

CPAP Therapy for Sleep Apnea 

One of the most common and most successful therapies for sleep apnea is the use of continuous positive airway pressure (or CPAP) devices. There are many different CPAP machines, but they all work on the same principle. As the name suggests, they deliver a continuous flow of air, through a tube connected to the machine, which is then connected to a mask that is placed on the patient’s face. There are three types of CPAP masks: full-face masks, nasal masks, and nasal pillows.

By helping you get the oxygen levels your body needs, CPAP therapy helps you improve sleep quality, resulting in decreased risks of high blood pressure, strokes, heart diseases, anxiety, depression and other stress-related issues, memory problems, and so on.

ResMed CPAP Devices for Women 

Although all CPAP devices work similarly, machines designed specifically for women that take into account the difference in the way the condition presents itself in female patients, show significantly better results in improving sleeping quality, and consequently overall well-being. ResMed, one of the leading companies in developing technologies for better breathing and sleeping, offers highly effective and comfortable ResMed machines designed to help women breathe better throughout the night for uninterrupted health-boosting sleep. 

Unique Algorithm 

AirSense 10 AutoSet for Her is a ResMed CPAP machine that uses a unique algorithm designed to compensate for the higher flow limitation in women’s sleep apnea diagnosis. The machine will regulate the pressure delivery automatically, varying throughout the night according to your airway requirements. The unique algorithm in these ResMed machines can detect flow-limited breath and it will increase the pressure gradually to achieve the target level. In other words, when you use this ResMed breathing machine, you won’t have to guess anything, but instead, you can choose to let the machine determine the pressure that will help the most. These machines are proven to be highly reliable, as they use very advanced technology.

Adaptable Humidification 

Moreover, these CPAP machines ResMed produces with female patients in mind, offer highly adaptable and customised humidification. This process is also automatic, as the device has the ability to monitor the environment, more precisely the humidity levels and the temperature. The machine then adjusts to provide optimal comfort for better breathing, as well as prevent condensation within the system. 

User-Friendly 

This ResMed sleep apnea machine is very intuitive and user-friendly. One of the best things about it is that it starts the therapy as soon as you start breathing into the mask. This triggers the device, and it starts the airflow. When you are done using it, a couple of seconds after you take off the mask, the machine will stop airflow automatically. AirSense 10 AutoSet for Her is equipped with advanced technology that provides a more natural delivery of pressure, which significantly increases comfort, by decreasing the resistance on the exhaled breath. 

Travel-Friendly 

Another thing that makes this CPAP machine the ideal choice is that it is lightweight (just over 1 kg) and quite small (26 cm long, 11.6 cm wide, and 15 cm tall), which makes them easily portable. This is of course great if you have to sleep somewhere other than your bedroom, and more importantly, it means that the devices are travel-friendly. Many people have trouble sleeping during travel either way, so allowing your sleep apnea to roam free can make things much worse. Your ResMed travel CPAP machine will help you avoid sleepless nights, allowing you to take advantage of your adventure and enjoy every waking moment.

Maximum Comfort 

AirSense 10 AutoSet for Her is also designed to guarantee the most comfort. It can be used with any kind of mask, which means that you can use whatever feels most comfortable and whatever helps you the most. Moreover, ResMed sleep apnea machines are designed to minimise disruption to you and your partner. Namely, it features an LCD screen that uses a sensor to adjust the brightness according to the ambient light, and it produces minimal noise.