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CPAP & Dryness

CPAP with Humidifier Pro2 LLCWith the change in seasons, a new challenge may arise for the CPAP user. Fall and Winter brings drier air and usually the need to increase your heated humidity setting.

The heated humidifier provides moisture to prevent dryness of the mouth and nasal passages. It's completely adjustable, allowing you to increase or decrease the heat level which will, in turn, increase or decrease the moisture output.

A dry nose, bloody nose, or sinus pain may signal inadequate humidity is being delivered to you. Nasal congestion or a runny nose can be the body's attempt to compensate for this dryness by flushing fluid to the area. Waking during the night after a few hours and removing your mask can also be due to congestion that develops.

Gradually increasing your humidity can eliminate these symptoms. CPAP units have various heated humidity ranges. We encourage you to adjust the settings to your own comfort level.

If you don't have a heated tube, keep in mind that during the colder months a higher heat setting will usually create condensation in the tubing. We advise you to place your CPAP unit on the floor or a short stool so that the water in the tube can drain back into the humidifier chamber. Tubing wraps are available which will help insulate your tube and reduce this condensation.

If you need any help adjusting your humidifier, please contact one of our Respiratory Therapists to assist you at 716-667-9600.

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The Health Risks of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Have you stopped using your CPAP? Please know that it's immensely important for you to reconsider this decision as your health can be severely affected.

During your sleep study, you were found to have a diagnosis of sleep apnea. While you may feel that you're sleeping fairly well during the night, you have been found to either have frequent periods of hypopnea (decreased air flow) or apnea (no air flow).

When this occurs, your body is unable to maintain a deep REM sleep which is the stage needed for your body to recuperate.

The consequences, of untreated Sleep Apnea may include:
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Myocardial Infarction
Cardiac Arrhythmias
Myocardial Ischemia
Stroke
A shortened life span
Motor vehicle accidents due to sleepiness
Decreased quality of life
Work related accidents due to sleepiness
Acid reflux
Frequent urination at night
Diabetes

We have nine Respiratory Therapists to help you and address your needs. We also have the newest masks which have been found to increase comfort and eliminate leaks. Please contact our office at (716)667-9600 Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm, to set up a time for us to discuss the reason you stopped and what we can do to help you.
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