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Effective Sleep Apnea Care With CPAP Management

A common cause of sleep disruption is sleep apnea. People with sleep apnea will actually stop breathing while they sleep. While this is usually a short and temporary breathing disruption, the condition obviously limits your restful sleep. If left untreated, it can even be dangerous to your health.

Fortunately, we treat sleep apnea all the time at Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Associates, LLP. One option for your care is a continuous positive airway pressure device. Known more commonly as a CPAP machine, this device offers specialized therapy to normalize your breathing during sleep.

CPAP treatment involves wearing a mask during sleep. The mask delivers a continuous flow of air into the nose and throat. This positive airflow or pressure allows the airways to remain open so the patient can breathe regularly throughout sleep. The best pressure for you will be determined during the CPAP titration study.

Although some people find CPAP devices cumbersome, CPAP therapy does work if the patient uses the device correctly and regularly. It decreases daytime sleepiness, lowers blood pressure, stops snoring, and can improve your ability to function while awake. Overall, it's considered a very effective treatment option.

Some side effects you can experience are a dry, stuffy nose, facial irritation, and headaches. Most of these side effects can be minimized or eliminated by making minor adjustments to the device. For example, adding a humidifier can reduce nasal dryness. Adjusting the straps around the head can provide better comfort.

CPAP remains the most effective nonsurgical treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious condition, and you should make every effort to get yours under control.

One of our doctors can help determine whether using a CPAP machine is in your best interest. Here are a few signs you need to see a specialist in CPAP Fayetteville, GA and surrounding areas can depend on at Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Associates, LLP:



• Your snoring has worsened. Perhaps your partner has complained about it, too.
• You're experiencing daytime fatigue because your quality of sleep at night is poor.
• You have a sore throat or dry mouth when you wake up in the morning. These are the results of acid reflux during the night when you aren't sleeping well.
• You wake up in the middle of the night gasping or choking for air because your breathing was interrupted.

The First Accredited Sleep Center in South Atlanta

If you want quality care from an accredited sleep center, then you need to visit Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Associates, LLP. With two locations in southern Atlanta, we were the first accredited sleep center in the area. Our qualified and experienced providers have been working with patients since 1986, and we're ready to help you with your pulmonary and sleep medicine needs.

To schedule an appointment with an expert in CPAP Stockbridge, GA and Fayetteville, GA residents can trust, call us today!