3 Benefits Of APAP Machine

Many people around the world suffer from different kinds of sleeping disorders. One very serious sleeping disorder caused by lack of airflow into the lungs is the Obstructive Sleep Apnea, shortly known as OSA. If you are suffering from the same problem, one ideal treatment would be using an APAP machine. Depending on many factors, the air pressure into your lungs can vary, which is why an APAP machine is ideal solution for your obstructive sleep apnea or other serious breathing problem. An APAP machine is also known as auto-adjustable, auto-titrating CPAP machine, that delivers proper air flow into the lungs and allows you to adjust the settings according to your specific requirements. Here are some of the benefits an APAP machine can offer.

Quick Responsiveness

The ability to deliver the right amount of air pressure at the right time is probably the most important benefit you can get from an APAP machine. If you’ve tried different types of CPAP masks and still experienced mask leaks, get the APAP machine because it automatically adjusts the air pressure and allows proper air flow into the lungs during night. The APAP machine is a better choice, simply because it can adjust the air pressure which is crucial if you are overweight, have blocked nasal passages due to cold or allergies, consume alcohol or sedatives before sleeping, etc. Not all CPAP machines can provide such benefit, so consult with your doctor about the idea of using an APAP machine.

Saves Money On Expensive Sleep Tests

Even though it is more expensive than a CPAP machine, an APAP machine eliminates the need for expensive doctor visits and sleep tests that can cost you a little fortune. The auto-adjustable APAP machines come with a special computer software built inside, which allows the patient to download the recorded data on a PC. Instead of paying fortune for regular doctor visits, with appropriate APAP machine you can monitor and adjust the air pressure settings and manage your own therapy. If patients are skilled enough, they can test oxygen levels at home and have the results interpreted by a doctor. The APAP machine also helps in reducing aerophagia (when air enters the stomach and esophagus).

Can Be Run in APAP and CPAP Mode

Another benefit provided by an APAP machine is that it delivers constant CPAP pressure. These machines are also capable of adjusting the air pressure according to your needs. The auto-adjustable APAP machines can deliver customizable air pressure with 4-20 cm H2O, and use algorithms to make subtle changes in the patient breathing. An APAP machine can run in a regular CPAP mode, but this mode can be automatically changed when different air pressures are required for preventing sleep disordered breathing, hypopneas, air flow restrictions and snoring.