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Test Your Sleep Apnea Knowledge #3
A Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) device is considered the gold star treatment for sleep apnea. How does CPAP treat sleep apnea?

A. CPAP delivers oxygen-enriched air to allow you to get the amount of air you require.B. CPAP adjusts the angle of your jaw and moves your tongue forward so you can breathe easily.C. CPAP delivers pressurized air to keep your airways open and prevent them from collapsing.D. All of the above.
Correct. CPAP works by delivering a pre-set amount of pressurized air via a tube into a mask. The pressurized air is strong enough to keep your upper airway passages open, preventing them from collapsing during sleep.
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An accumulation of moisture in your CPAP tubing that makes a gurgling sound and can even splash on your face through your mask is called CPAP rainout. How do you prevent or stop CPAP rainout?

A. Use heated CPAP tubing or run your tubing underneath your covers to keep it warm.B. Place your machine lower than your head so gravity keeps any accumulation of water down.C. Turn down the humidifier setting as well as the temperature setting on your device.D. All of the above.
Correct, all of the above. CPAP rainout is commonly caused by the heated humidifier sending warm, moist air through tubing that’s a lower temperature than the heated air which leads to a condensation buildup. Too much buildup can eventually cause the gurgling noises and even create a situation in which the water travels down the tube toward your mouth. A key to avoiding moisture buildup is keeping the tubing warm, this can be done by purchasing heating tubing or running your tubing underneath your blankets. You can also try turning down your humidifier and temperature setting on the device. Finally, try to place your device on a surface lower than your head so that if there is any water buildup in the tube, gravity will prevent it from moving up towards your face.
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What can help people who wake up feeling gassy and/or bloated while using CPAP therapy (a condition called aerophagia)?

A. Stopping CPAP treatmentB. Speaking to your provider about switching to a nasal maskC. Sleeping on your sideD. Over-the-counter anti-gas medicationsE. B,C,D
Correct. While aerophagia is generally considered not harmful, it is uncomfortable. If you are using a full face mask, try speaking to your doctor about switching to a nasal mask. You can also ask about lowering your pressure so that you are swallowing less air yet you will need to make sure that you are still receiving enough air that the treatment is effective. Sleeping on your side helps reduce aerophagia as it makes swallowing air more difficult, as compared to sleeping on your back which makes swallowing air more easy. And finally, purchasing over-the-counter anti-gas medications can help alleviate symptoms.
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How can you make adjusting to your CPAP mask easier?

A. Alternate days that you use your CPAP device.B. Start using the mask for a few hours during the day while watching television.C. Sleeping on your back.D. Use your CPAP device for the first few hours of sleep, then take it off.
Correct. Start using the mask for a few hours during the day while watching television. By using your mask for a few hours each day while your attention is diverted with other activities, such as television, reading, etc. it can help you adjust to the feeling of your mask faster.
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In addition to CPAP, myofunctional therapy has been found to be beneficial for people who have sleep apnea. How does myofunctional therapy help?

A. Helps to alleviate snoring and sleep apnea symptoms by strengthening muscles in your mouth, nose, tongue, and throat.B. Massages the muscles in your mouth which help unclench your jaw during sleepC. Breathing exercises helps to make your breath stronger for sleep.D. Strengthens neck muscles to help airway not collapse during sleep.
Correct. Myofunctional therapy consists of mouth, jaw, tongue, nose, and throat exercises can strengthen the muscles around your airways, making snoring less frequent and noisy. Additionally, research has found that by regularly utilizing myofunctional therapy, it can help reduce your sleep apnea symptoms.
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