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Posts Tagged ‘cpap’

Battle of the PAPs

Posted on: October 9th, 2012 by JurosMedicalBlogger No Comments

We have posted before about sleep apnea, what causes it, what it is and the primary treatment for it, which is continuous passive airway pressure, or CPAP therapy. There is another treatment option for sleep apnea, however, and it is also a form of passive airway pressure therapy.

Both CPAP and Bi-level PAP therapy can be used to treat your sleep apnea.

Bi-level PAP is prescribed by doctors when cases of sleep apnea are severe enough, or CPAP therapy has not had the desired effect on the patient’s sleep apnea. Bi-level PAP is so named because it uses two different air pressures during the course of therapy.

During any PAP therapy, pressurized air is pushed through the airway to keep it open and respiration occurring. In CPAP, this air pressure is the same, or “continuous,” when you inhale and exhale. In bi-level PAP, there are two different air pressures used, one for inhalation and one for exhalation. The inspiratory pressure is always higher than the expiratory pressure in bi-level PAP.

So, how do you know which one is right for you? Well, the truth is you don’t. The severity of your sleep apnea is determined by the sleep technician during your sleep study. This, along with your doctor’s recommendation will determine whether you use a CPAP or bi-level PAP machine.

Juro’s Medical carries all of the equipment you need for your CPAP or bi-level PAP therapy, from high quality CPAP and bi-level PAP machines to full-face, nasal and nasal pillow masks for the right comfort and fit for your therapy. We also offer our Guarantee Mask Fit that allows you to exchange your mask in the first two weeks as many times as you need to find the perfect mask.

We are ready and able to serve all of your respiratory needs, so don’t hesitate to call or come by should you need anything!

Keep Up with Your CPAP

Posted on: September 13th, 2012 by JurosMedicalBlogger No Comments

Getting used to wearing a face mask can be a difficult and time consuming process, but it is worth the patience.

There have been no studies done about side effects from simply owning a CPAP machine and its effect on treating sleep apnea. That’s because owning a CPAP machine does not magically mean your sleep apnea will be cured. For that to happen you actually have to use the machine. While you may think that this is obvious information, CPAP compliance rates remain at a startling 40-60 percent. Remember, these are of people that have been diagnosed with sleep apnea and have purchased the necessary CPAP equipment. So, why the low follow through?

One answer is that patients and their partners are not educated enough by medical professionals to know that nightly use of their CPAP is the only way to curing their sleep apnea. By educating the patient and their partner about the necessity of nightly treatment, including the consequences of leaving sleep apnea untreated, compliance can be improved.

Another possible reason for low compliance with CPAP therapy is that patients aren’t comfortable with the equipment. This can range from anything from comfort issues with the mask, nasal or throat dryness or simply becoming used to the feel of the therapy during the night.

CPAP therapy is a big change in life, and no one is immediately able to adapt to it. You may need to go through a few various mask styles before you find one that works. That’s why Juro’s offers the Guarantee Mask fit which allows exchange your mask within two weeks as many times as is needed to find a comfortable fit.

The only way to treat sleep apnea effectively is to actually use your CPAP equipment every night. It may be uncomfortable at first, but remembering why you are doing it in the first place and the health risks untreated sleep apnea has can help you to stay on track. If you need any help finding the right CPAP equipment, Juro’s Medical is here to assist you in any way possible.

A Better Night’s Sleep for Both of You

Posted on: June 22nd, 2012 by JurosMedicalBlogger No Comments

Living with a partner who has symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can be a difficult proposition. At night, their snoring and gasping for air can keep you awake, and the restless shifting from position to position can prevent you from sleeping. During the day their fatigue may prevent them from being able to help out at home. However, talking with your partner about getting a sleep study done is the first step toward both of you sleeping all night and waking up in the morning feeling refreshed.

CPAP machines allow for a quieter, better night's sleep for your partner and you.

In the event that your partner is diagnosed with sleep apnea, it will mean that there will be some changes in your lives. Most notably, your partner will have to wear a CPAP mask and receive their therapy while they are sleeping. But what does this mean for you? Will you be able to sleep with their machine going?

Most CPAP machines are between 28-32 decibels, or little more than a whisper in a library, as compared to the 70-90 decibels most snoring is at. In various help forums for those with sleep apnea, the sound has been described by their partners as something similar to your house’s air conditioning system or a fan in the room. Complete silence may be a lot to ask for, but it’s easier for you deal with minimal noise when you know that your partner is breathing safer and at a normal rate.

If there is a problem with noise, it will most likely be from a leaking mask, but the fix is rather simple. Simply wake your partner and have them adjust the straps on the back of their mask, as that will more than likely take care of the noise.

A rested body is one that is capable of taking on life’s tasks with zeal, but your body begins to suffer letdowns if you’re continually getting less sleep than you should. If your partner’s snoring or restlessness at night is resulting in both of you being fatigued during the day, call Juro’s Medical for a sleep apnea screening. Our respiratory technicians will forward the results of your screening to your doctor with your risk rating.  Once a diagnosis is established, they can help work with them in their treatment so that you both can get a better night’s sleep.

How Snoring Affects Your Life

Posted on: April 24th, 2012 by JurosMedicalBlogger 1 Comment

Snoring can cause a great deal of stress in the bedroom for both the person snoring and their spouse.  A good night’s sleep is the cornerstone of our health and when sleep is disrupted, it causes our health to decline and our risk for diabetes, heart disease and obesity to greatly increase.  To improve both your lives, learn more about what snoring is doing to your health and how you can trade snoring for a much healthier lifestyle!

Snoring affects you and your spouse.

Basically, snoring is the vibration or sound coming from an obstructed airway often caused by alcohol or drugs relaxing the throat muscles, sleep on the back with the tongue dropping to the back of the mouth, a mispositioned jaw or fat gathering around the throat.  However, snoring could be a symptom of more serious diagnosis – Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

OSA is actually repetitive pauses in breathing during sleep, which means you actually stop breathing throughout the night.  This causes a reduction in blood oxygen saturation and simply causes you to get very poor quality sleep.  Poor quality sleep leads to daytime sleepiness, weight gain and then a greater risk for heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and other health problems.

If you feel you may have OSA, you could easily determine your risk at home through a Sleep Apnea Screening using an Apnea Link Monitor.  The ApneaLink Monitor is not a substitute for an overnight PSG sleep study but it is a good start. If you’ve ever been told you stop breathing while you are sleeping or that you snort and gasp for breath, which is also a good indication of OSA.  Juro’s Respiratory Center provides these screenings at a fraction of the cost of a full blown sleep study.

You may also discuss your snoring habits with your doctor, visit a sleep lab and receive direction on what type of CPAP machine you will need.  CPAP machines are an extremely common, non-invasive and effective method of treating OSA.

At Juro’s Medical, we carry a wide selection of CPAP machines and CPAP masks.  Depending on your sleeping habits, you may prefer one mask design over the other or differing functions in machines, but you are welcome to visit our Billings location to check them out!

 
 
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