CPAP Alternatives Baltimore

CPAP. Not the Baltimore treatment you are looking for.

CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and has generally been considered “the solution” by health care professionals. When people suffer from sleep apnea, CPAP is almost always the therapy initially prescribed. Unfortunately, many Baltimore residents don’t consider CPAP alternatives.

When using CPAP in Baltimore, the specially designed mask is worn while sleeping. The mask uses pressure, sending air flow through your nasal passages. This increase of oxygen prevents the throat from collapsing during sleep. Eventually, the patient is able to breathe freely and the apnea is eliminated during the night.

There are benefits to CPAP for Baltimore patients. Wearing the CPAP mask will reduce and even stop snoring altogether, which allows your bed partner a better night’s sleep. CPAP can also decrease headaches, nasal dryness and irritated eyes; all symptoms of sleep apnea.

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While CPAP is the most frequently prescribed Baltimore treatment option - it is equally as unpopular.

Sufferers must wear the CPAP mask each and every night as this appliance only offers a temporary solution. After using CPAP for an extended amount of time, a high percentage of Baltimore patients have indicated they detest the appliance and want alternatives to CPAP. Here’s the reasoning behind it:

When used as intended and by following proper direction, CPAP has a high rate of success - close to 100%. The problem unfortunately, is CPAP is a difficult appliance to commit to. The device requires that the mask cover your mouth and nose and be worn consistently night after night. Preferably, it should be worn all night long. A large percentage of people that use the device, on average wear it for 4 hours (or less) every night. That significantly decreases the success rate.

There are additional problems associated with CPAP. The straps of the mechanism can lead to facial breakouts and the appliance lends itself to irritated eyes and nose, a runny nose, dryness of the mouth and sore throat. Patients using CPAP in Baltimore will find problems with the appliance if they suffer from allergies, always breathe through their mouth or tend to sleep on their stomachs. After using CPAP for a time and discovering the treatment isn’t working for them, Baltimore patients often benefit from oral appliance therapy or other such alternatives to CPAP.

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