Monthly Archives - July 2019

Long-Term NIV in NMD Patients

Long-Term NIV in NMD Patients Long-Term Ventilation in Neuromuscular Patients: Review of Concerns, Beliefs, and Ethical Dilemmas Claudia Crimi, Paola Pierucci, Annalisa Carlucci, Andrea Cortegiani. Cesare Gregoretti; Respiration 2019;97:185-196. Background: Approx. 10-51% of indications for home mechanical ventilation are patients with neuromuscular disorders (NMD). Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is an accepted and effective ventilation support for NMD patients. In this review timing of NIV initialization and initialization of invasive ventilation are discussed as well as the choice of modes and at-home monitoring, training and [...]

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CPAP helps you feel and look your best

People with sleep apnea often report that they feel like a new person when they begin using CPAP therapy. They sleep better at night and have more energy during the day. As a result their mood also improves. Sleep apnea causes you to stop breathing during sleep. These breathing pauses can occur hundreds of times per night. Each breathing pause also can disrupt your sleep. That’s why sleep apnea drains you of your daytime energy: You’re briefly waking up repeatedly during [...]

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4 Epic Ways To Sleep Better with your CPAP Machine

Getting familiar with CPAP Machines isn’t easy always. Many of us with sleep disorders will regret the first time we are trying a CPAP mask.      You hate it       you’ll feel hesitant about carrying the mask to sleep       worry you’ll  not have a comfortable sleep positionRemember you are not alone and there are lots of tips and tricks to make it easier to adjust to your sleep apnea therapy so that you can get [...]

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What is CPAP therapy?

There are a lot of sleep therapy machines, but a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine is the most common.CPAP machines are typically used by patients who have breathing problems during sleep. These machines ensure that your airway stays open by sending a constant flow of airway pressure to your throat and it effectively treats the pauses in breath associated with sleep apnea. You can increase your energy, alertness, and overall happiness by treating sleep apnea. This treatment will [...]

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