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The Health Risks of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Mask ReFitting by Pro2 LLC
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.
Pro2 LLC CPAP and BiPAP WNY

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