What is CPAP Therapy?

After a positive diagnosis of sleep apnea, and depending on the severity, a therapeutic study called a CPAP titration is performed. This is performed with the same electrodes and monitors, however, this time with treatment mask over the nose and/or mouth. The purpose of this titration is to completely stop any partial or complete obstructions of the airway.

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) works by gently blowing pressurized room air through the airway at a pressure high enough to keep the throat open.  The pressure is set according to the patient’s need at level that eliminates the apneas and hypopneas that cause awakenings and sleep fragmentation.  CPAP is the most effective method for treating obstructive sleep apnea.