CPAP Mask to Treat Snoring

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CPAP Mask To Stop Snoring

• Learn About Different CPAP Masks

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Introduction

• Sleep disorders are on the rise in the United
  States and currently, around 22 million Americans
  suffer from Sleep Apnea. About 80 percent of
  Sleep Apnea cases are from moderate to severe. It
  is certainly a life-threatening disease and
  recognizing the dangers, is important to be
  threatened. A standard treatment option is
  continuous positive airway pressure with the help
  of a CPAP mask. It also reduces snoring, one of
  the major cause of heart disease.

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Types of CPAP Mask

• Mask liners
• Dreamstation CPAP
• CPAPmax pillow
• FP Pilairo nasal pillows mask
• CPAP masks for side sleepers

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Why A CPAP Mask

• CPAP mask is worn over the nose or including
  mouth during the night. This mask is connected to
  a small machine with the help of a hose and the
  machine pumps the pressured air in the patients
  airway so it can remain open while the patient is
  sleeping. The mask eases sleep apnea symptoms and
  gives one proper sleep without any obstructions.
  Choosing a perfect CPAP mask is useful for
  getting a sound sleep. Snoring regularly is a
  sign of heart disease as well and a CPAP mask
  helps to control that too.

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Mask Liners

• Using a CPAP mask can cause skin irritation and
  helps in reducing the leaks. Investing in
  high-quality CPAP mask liners is effective. It is
  gentle on your skin and wicks away from the
  moisture.
• Cons- using a cheap mask liner is not right. It
  impacts the comfort level. It should be made of
  natural materials only else it will not solve the
  purpose.

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Dreamstation CPAP

• Philips Dreamstation CPAP displays the weekly and
  monthly figures of Hypopnea Index on the screen
  and the support tool motivates the users through
  the therapy. Humidifier gives moist air so the
  patients do not have a dry nose, swelling, and
  discomfort. The adaptive mode is useful to
  monitor the humidity of surroundings and regulate
  the heat settings as well.
• Cons- A lot of users have complained that they
  get very less information given by the machine
  and the Apnea information displayed on the screen
  is quite different from what is given by the
  machine.

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CPAPmax Pillow

• For side and back sleepers CPAPmax pillow comes
  with three layers of foam and advanced design to
  enhance comfort and sleep quality. It improves
  the mask fit and reduces the leaks while shifting
  in sleep and minimizes the facial pressure. The
  memory foam layer molds to the facial features.
  It offers excellent shape retention.
• Cons Some pillows are quite heavy and size
  availability is limited as well. The firmness is
  not easy to adjust.

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CPAP Mask For Side Sleepers

• There are many options when it comes to finding
  the best CPAP masks for side sleepers and the
  mask helps you to sleep in that position
  properly. Side sleepers prefer a lightweight mask
  and therefore it is better to choose a nasal
  mask. The nose piece is a nasal pillow that fits
  in the nostrils easily.
• Cons- There are no cons as such, but some masks
  are very uncomfortable if you find the straps
  annoying on your forehead. The straps may move
  here and there while you sleep.

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Conclusion

• There are many choices available for CPAP masks.
  Every mask is designed differently and depending
  on your needs you can choose the most suitable
  one. Analyzing the pros and cons will help you
  make the best choice. It will also control
  snoring and reduce the chances of stroke,
  diabetes, etc.