Sadly, sleep apnea is prevalent in as an estimated 18 million Americans, which equates to one in every 15 or 6.62% of the population. Severe sleeping issues can lead to even more severe health problems and should be handled as soon as a problem is identified. If you believe you have sleep apnea, visit a professional sleep therapy center as soon as possible and consider using a CPAP machine.
CPAP treatment can significantly reduce your risk of health issues like heart problems, stroke, and diabetes, as well as provide you with much more energy and attentiveness throughout the day. In addition to these wonderful benefits of CPAP treatment, using one of these machines will simply help you sleep better, and you really can’t put a price on that.
It’s important to keep in mind, however, that these machines can be complicated if you’re inexperienced, especially if you’re not used to the mask. But as long as you know who to contact or what to do, you should be fine and your CPAP treatment should be a success.
Trouble With Claustrophobia?
Having to wear a CPAP machine could trigger some issues for your claustrophobia, which is understandable, but you shouldn’t refrain from having your sleep apnea treatment just because you struggle with the mask. You have to try and warm yourself up to the machine before you consistently use it, so you should begin as soon as you can so you can immediately get to treating your sleeping issues. Try bringing the CPAP mask up to your face without actually making contact, using it, or even connecting any other part.
Hopefully, it’ll only take you a little while to get used to the mask, but keep trying until you’re comfortable with it. Next, you can actually place the mask on your face and as your comfort level increases, you can keep increasing the steps you’re taking until you’re finally comfortable with attaching the mask, strapping it down, and turning it on. You might have to get used to it while you’re awake before you’re comfortable falling asleep with the CPAP mask running, but you’ll at least soon feel the benefits of the treatment.
It’s time to take your life back and start sleeping better. Call a Sleep Therapy Centre today if you want to learn more about how CPAP machines can improve your life.
