Living with sleep apnea can be complicated and unhealthy if you don’t have the right information. After working with many individuals suffering from sleep apnea, the experts at CPAP Central have come up with our top five tips for living safely with sleep apnea:
- Go to the doctor. We all know those family members who shake the house with their snoring yet refuse to discuss snoring with their doctor or get a sleep test done. Maybe you are that family member! It’s true; you might not have sleep apnea. However, if you do have sleep apnea and leave it untreated, you will run into a large list of additional health issues down the road.
Your doctor will be able to advise you on where to get a sleep test done. Once you have your sleep test, you will be able to determine the severity of your sleep apnea.
- Find the best CPAP mask for you. When it comes to CPAP masks, there are three main designs available: the full face mask, the nasal mask, and the nasal pillow. Try out several types and see which CPAP mask is most comfortable for you to use while sleeping.
- Take care of yourself. For those who suffer from sleep apnea, exercise can go a long way. Exercise will not only help you sleep at night, but it can also decrease the severity of your sleep apnea. In many cases, extra weight around the neck can cause or worsen sleep apnea.
- Keep your CPAP supplies in working order. Like all healthcare products, CPAP machines, CPAP masks, CPAP filters, etc. don’t last forever. Keep your CPAP supplies clean and in working order. When they are worn out, replace them.
- CPAP accessories can make a big difference. While accessories are typically looked at as a luxury, certain CPAP accessories are starting to become more of a necessity for effective CPAP therapy. Heated humidifiers and tubing, for example, both deliver the perfect amount of moisture and keep your nasal passages healthy.
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