Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy is the well known method to treat obstructive sleep apnea. The patients wear a mask that is attached to a pump in the CPAP machine. This machine forces air into nasal passages at adequately high pressure to overcome any obstruction in the airway. The airway pressure delivered into the upper airway is continuous while breathing in and breathing out.
A wide assortment of CPAP masks manufactured by reputed manufacturers are available nowadays. However, the primary thing to consider while selecting the mask is to ensure that the mask should fit comfortably to the user’s face. It should not leave any marks or rashes on face.
Most CPAP masks have a triangular shape and are worn on the face and fastened to a headgear with flexible straps. Headgear straps should be adequately soft for a good fit in all sleeping positions and they should not be too tight. The masks receive the air through the tube attached to the CPAP machine.
Some common categories of CPAP masks available in Toronto:
Full face masks: They have an ingenious design with an advanced seal that adjusts for a snug fit. Sometimes, the users lose air pressure directly from the mouth (when the pressure is high during the therapy). This often happens due to mouth breathing while wearing a nasal mask. Since full face masks cover both the nose and mouth, they prevent pressure loss due to mouth breathing thereby improving comfort and over all therapy.
Nasal Pillow Masks: These are devised with dual-wall flaps for enhanced support and comfort. The cushion’s base has an integrated flexible chamber that provides stability to side sleepers.
Nasal Prong Masks: These kind of masks come in relatively sleek form that allows the user to speak, eat, drink and wear eyeglasses without removing the device. When the mask is worn by the patient, the tubing drapes over the with the
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