A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine softly breathes pressured air into a child’s nose at a pressure sufficient to keep the child’s throat and airway open. Your child’s doctor or sleep specialist will conduct tests and monitoring to determine the optimal pressure setting. This device takes in clean air and sometimes warms it in …
Month: November 2022
In the US, sleep apnea is high on the list of the most frequent sleep disorders. Sleep apnea, characterized by irregular breathing patterns during sleep, can have a devastating effect on a person’s ability to get a good night’s rest and carry on with their daily activities. Although making modifications to your lifestyle can help …
Sleep apneas, or pauses in breathing, are a common cause of brief awakenings. If you wake up frequently during the night, even if it’s just for a few minutes at a time, you may not be getting the quantity of restorative sleep your body needs. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with …
