CPAP, Sleep Apnea and Hypertension - The Connection
While the world is busy battling the coronavirus, a lot of other health issues that we might be facing have been either forgotten about or completely put on the backburner. Many of us consider snoring to be normal, and it is considered to be a sign of tiredness or something that old people usually do.
However, what you may not know is that snoring might be a sign of a serious underlying condition called Sleep Apnea that can sometimes lead to life-threatening diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. These co-morbidities also put us at a higher risk of contracting the coronavirus infection due to the impact diabetes and heart disease have on our immune system.
How can I address this condition? Do I need medication or surgery?Fortunately, no. Sleep apnea can easily be diagnosed with a non-invasive, painless test called a sleep study and the condition can be addressed with CPAP Therapy.
What is CPAP therapy? How will it help with hypertension?
CPAP, or constant positive airway pressure therapy addresses the pauses in your breathing caused by obstructive sleep apnea by keeping your airways open using mild air pressure. This therapy is painless and only requires that you wear a mask while sleeping. As you will sleep better with the CPAP machine, your body will start regulating your blood pressure levels naturally and you will start to feel better within a fortnight.
CPAP, or constant positive airway pressure therapy addresses the pauses in your breathing caused by obstructive sleep apnea by keeping your airways open using mild air pressure. This therapy is painless and only requires that you wear a mask while sleeping. As you will sleep better with the CPAP machine, your body will start regulating your blood pressure levels naturally and you will start to feel better within a fortnight.
What does a CPAP machine look like?
A CPAP machine is a device that is a little larger than a clock-radio that is connected to a power outlet. This machine will have a tube connected to it, which has a nasal mask or prongs at the other end. There is a small motor in the machine that blows humidified (if needed) air into your nostrils to keep your airways open.
A CPAP machine is a device that is a little larger than a clock-radio that is connected to a power outlet. This machine will have a tube connected to it, which has a nasal mask or prongs at the other end. There is a small motor in the machine that blows humidified (if needed) air into your nostrils to keep your airways open.
Does CPAP therapy hurt? Are there any side effects?
Not at all. Most long-term users do not even feel that they are wearing anything anymore after a few days of starting this therapy. There are no known serious side-effects of using this therapy.
Not at all. Most long-term users do not even feel that they are wearing anything anymore after a few days of starting this therapy. There are no known serious side-effects of using this therapy.
How soon will I feel better?
Although this is relative, many of our users have reported that they slept better within a week and that their blood pressure levels had stabilized within a fortnight. Individual results, however, may vary. Please ensure that you consult your physician before starting CPAP therapy.
Although this is relative, many of our users have reported that they slept better within a week and that their blood pressure levels had stabilized within a fortnight. Individual results, however, may vary. Please ensure that you consult your physician before starting CPAP therapy.
