While sleep apnea has traditionally been thought to be a male-dominated disorder, we now know that there is a large female population both with the disorder and who are susceptible to it. Since women are from Mars and Men are from Venus, it shouldn’t be a surprise that the symptoms of OSA in each gender are different. While men’s symptoms may be more overt – like snoring and loud gasping for air – women’s tend to be more subtle, such as restless leg syndrome, depression, insomnia, weight gain, high blood pressure, and morning headaches/sickness.
The more we learn from studies that have been done throughout the past few years about sleep apnea, the more we see that sleep apnea can be extremely damaging in women. For example, OSA decreases the body’s automatic response system more so in women than men, leading to heart disease and brain and organ damage. It also kills more brain cells in women than in men, increases the risk of death in women, and may cause complications during both pregnancy and menopause.
While that sounds like a downer, hold on; there is good news! ResMed took notice that the women suffering from sleep apnea need some love too, and is the first company to produce a CPAP exclusively for the ladies. Since, as we have seen, women experience sleep apnea differently than men, it is an important breakthrough that the AirSense 10 for Her was designed specifically to respond to, and treat, the unique needs of women facing the disorder.
Not only is the sleep therapy of the AirSense 10 for Her tailored specifically for women, but it offers the ladies who use it the ability and ease to truly take control of their treatment. Based on ResMed’s AutoSet algorithm, it utilizes data sharing so that the machine can be adjusted remotely and so that users can measure the impact of different masks, pressure settings, and other variables. The AirSense 10 also features AutoSet, which automatically adjusts pressure levels to your needs, and ResMed’s new AutoRamp detects the onset of sleep. It also includes an integrated humidifier, quiet easy-breathe motor, and built in ambient-light sensor – just to name a few features!
Maybe the best part is that AirSense 10 for Her offers a stylish look and is complemented by a line of chic ResMed masks for women – nasal, nasal pillows, full face… So, ladies, not only will you get your beauty sleep – there was actually a study done which found that CPAP treatment can make people appear more physically attractive, but you can look stylish, and be completely comfortable, while doing it.
For all you women out there who are suffering from any of the aforementioned symptoms, or fall into one of these categories of increased risk: over the age of 50, menopausal, obese, have high blood pressure, get yourself tested for sleep apnea. It’s easy! You don’t even have to go to a sleep lab; you can do it in the comfort of your own home. Ladies, you can take control of your life and your health by getting your sleep apnea under control. AirSense 10 for Her offers treatment JUST for you.
