Clinical guidelines for the manual titration of positive airway pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

at the same level throughout the night. Some people may find this pressure uncomfortable, and there are alternative PAP machines and emerging treatments that may be considered.

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that leads to frequent pauses in breathing during sleep, potentially resulting in low oxygen levels, daytime tiredness and other health concerns, such as type 2 diabetes, heart attacks and strokes.

Inspire therapy is an implantable treatment option for people with obstructive sleep apnea who are unable to use or get consistent benefit from continuous positive airway pressure. You might be a candidate for Inspire therapy if:

Your daily habits and environment can significantly impact the quality of your sleep. Take the Sleep Quiz to help inform your sleep improvement journey.

If we can get clear details on your particular concerns, we may be able to assist you in improving your sleep therapy.

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Like you, I also struggled at the beginning of my therapy, but I pushed through it, and I’m very happy with the results.

The University of Kansas Health System continues to be one of the top 5 hospitals in the nation that offers Inspire sleep apnea treatment. Our team collaborates with registered polysomnographic technologists who perform sophisticated sleep studies to help doctors provide the best care.

If you’re just watching TV or reading, put on your mask and turn the machine on. The more you experience the air pressure in the CPAP mask, the faster you’ll get used to it

CSA occurs when the brain doesn’t send signals to the body to breathe during sleep. CSA can be caused by other health conditions, such as heart failure, stroke and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and is typically treated by addressing any underlying factors.

Weight loss can be website effective if it’s maintained, but research shows only 5% of overweight individuals with OSA who lose weight keep the weight off. OSA symptoms can also return even if weight loss is maintained.

CPAP is often prescribed by the primary care provider, nurse practitioner, internist and the neurologist for patients with obstructive sleep apnea. However, in order to have good compliance, patient education is vital. Many patients use these devices for a short time because of discomfort.

Medicare coverage depends on the treatment type. Medicare Part B covers durable medical equipment (DME)ⓘ Medical equipment expected to last at least three years, prescribed for in-home use for a medical reason.