A Quick Guide to Sleep Apnea and CPAP Treatment
CPAP treatment (Constant Positive Airway Pressure) neutralizes sleep apnea. Apnea, from the Greek for \”without breath\”, occurs when breathing stops during sleep. The lack of oxygen causes the brain to rouse the person from sleep. Waking up numerous times during the night prevents quality rest. During obstructive sleep apnea, tissues and muscles block the airway. […]