Many people believe that CPAP’s only benefit is to prevent snoring, but that is far from the truth. There are many physical and psychological benefits to CPAP therapy, and we are going to discuss some of those benefits and how CPAP provides meaningful aid in heart disease prevention, stroke prevention, diabetes prevention, and improved emotional stability.
Continue reading to learn about just a few of the many benefits of CPAP (besides preventing snoring).
Here are 4 ways CPAP therapy keeps you healthy:
1. Heart Disease Prevention
Untreated sleep apnea can put continuous strain on the heart, which increases the risk of heart disease and other heart problems. Using CPAP therapy over an extended period of time may greatly reduce risk of heart problems and related death. These heart problems include:
- Congestive heart failure
- Coronary artery disease
- Irregular heartbeat
- Congestive heart failure
- Coronary artery disease
- Irregular heartbeat
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2. Stroke Prevention
Strokes are one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability, and people with untreated sleep apnea are two to four times more likely to have a stroke. Consistent CPAP usage may reduce risk of stroke, so it’s extremely important to stay compliant with CPAP when diagnosed with sleep apnea. Need a new machine? The ResMed AirSense 11 AutoSet is our choice for easier compliance. It features:
- Auto-titration: Smart algorithm automatically adjusts your therapy pressure as your needs change
- EPR: Expiratory Pressure Relief reduces pressure upon exhale, avoiding high pressure mask leaks
- Humidification: 7 levels of humidity
- Auto-titration: Smart algorithm automatically adjusts your therapy pressure as your needs change
- EPR: Expiratory Pressure Relief reduces pressure upon exhale, avoiding high pressure mask leaks
- Humidification: 7 levels of humidity and a heated tube ensures you don’t dry out
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3. Diabetes Prevention
Using CPAP may improve insulin sensitivity, as untreated sleep apnea has been correlated with glucose intolerance and insulin resistance (which are both main factors in type 2 diabetes). Need help staying compliant while you travel? ResMed’s AirMini can help with features like:
- Power and quiet: Auto-titrating machine adjusts to your pressure needs as you sleep
- Control in the palm of your hand: The AirMini smartphone app gives you complete control over your CPAP therapy
- Mask included with machine: Choose from the AirFit P10, AirFit N20, AirFit N30, AirFit F20, or AirFit F30
- Power and quiet: Auto-titrating machine adjusts to your pressure needs as you sleep
- Control in the palm of your hand: The AirMini smartphone app gives you complete control over your CPAP therapy
- Mask included with machine: Choose from the AirFit P10, AirFit N20, AirFit N30, AirFit F20, or AirFit F30
Upgrade to the AirMini today for just $399 down and 0% APR!
4. Improved Emotional Stability
Depression can be greatly impacted by the quality of your sleep, and the exhaustion caused by untreated sleep apnea may increase your risk of depression. When compliant, CPAP treatment may help improve your mood, reduce your risk of depression, and improve your overall quality of life. Need a new mask? We recommend the AirFit F30i, with features such as:
- Minimal design: Reduces claustrophobia
- QuietAir™ technology: Makes for a quieter experience for you and your bed partner
- SpringFit™ frame: Automatically adapts to fit you for a personalized, secure fit with every use
- Minimal design: Reduces claustrophobia and allows you to sleep in any position
- QuietAir™ technology: Makes for a quieter experience for you and your bed partner
- SpringFit™ frame: Automatically adapts to fit you for a personalized, secure fit with every use
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Don’t forget – your CPAP supplies could be yours for $0! Allow us to check with your insurance provider for you to find out what is covered (for free!). Click below to get started:
Source:
- America Academy of Sleep Medicine: What is CPAP Therapy? Published Online: August, 2020.