Zzoma Positional Sleep Device - The CPAP Shop (2024)

FAQs

What is the best position to sleep in with a CPAP machine? ›

For people with sleep apnea who have been prescribed CPAP therapy, side sleeping is the position preferred by healthcare professionals. The first step to success is to work with your doctor to find a mask that fits your face and the way you sleep.

Best CPAP Masks for Stomach Sleepers

Sleeping with a mask in this position can be uncomfortable and can also result in neck and back pain. For people who sleep on their stomachs, a nasal pillow mask is the most appropriate. Because these masks have a low profile, they are less likely to become dislodged or cause pain.

Experts typically recommend sleeping on the side as the best position for breathing problems like snoring and pauses in breathing caused by obstructive sleep apnea.

If you breathe through your mouth at night or sleep with your mouth open, some CPAP machines may worsen dry mouth. A chin strap may help keep your mouth closed and reduce the air leak if you wear a nasal mask. A machine with a full face mask that covers your mouth and nose also may work well for you.

Notably, IGF-1 stimulates protein synthesis and maintains muscle mass. Our study and others have reported significant increases in IGF-1 in patients adherent to CPAP. Thus, the restoration of the GH axis and increase in IGF-1 in CPAP adherent patients likely contributed to weight gain and potential increase in LBM.

In easier to understand terms, you have a full 90 day (or 3-month period) to wear your CPAP for a minimum of 4 hours each night for 70% of the time. To break it down further, 70% usage is the same as 21 days out of 30 consecutive days. As a patient, compliance is important for overall success with the therapy.

You may not get the full benefit of treatment if your CPAP settings are incorrect. These settings regulate the pressure of air delivered to your mask. If the setting is too high, you may struggle to exhale and find yourself waking in the middle of the night.

3. Wear Your CPAP Mask While You're Awake. It may seem strange to wear your CPAP mask during the day, but this is one of the best steps you can take toward ensuring your mask is comfortable when you fall asleep. This is another reason why we recommend the nasal pillow mask for its comfort and ease of use.

How many apneas per hour is severe? ›

Obstructive sleep apnea is classified by severity: Severe obstructive sleep apnea means that your AHI is greater than 30 (more than 30 episodes per hour) Moderate obstructive sleep apnea means that your AHI is between 15 and 30. Mild obstructive sleep apnea means that your AHI is between 5 and 15.

CPAP therapy is an effective treatment option, but it may not be right for everyone. APAP, BiPAP, and EPAP therapies are other devices to consider. Alternative therapies, like surgery or oral appliances, and lifestyle changes like weight loss, exercise, and physical or positional therapy can also ease OSA symptoms.

While there is no cure for sleep apnea, studies show that certain lifestyle factors can reverse or make your sleep apnea less intense. Other treatment or surgical options can also reverse the condition. Sleep apnea happens when your upper airway muscles relax while you sleep.

No, you should not breathe through your mouth with or without a CPAP machine. Mouth breathing weakens airway anatomy and can cause breathing to stop and start repeatedly through the night. A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine provides a steady flow of oxygen into your nose.

Should it be higher or lower than your face, or does it matter? A. The best placement for your CPAP is on a sturdy surface level or lower than the head of your bed.

Research shows that side sleeping is the most common sleep position. Because airway obstructions can be more frequent when sleeping on your back, side sleeping is the recommended sleep position for people with sleep apnea.