CPAP treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea: manual
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WHEN DO I NEED TO USE MY CPAP MACHINE?
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Every night
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All night
Otherwise the treatment will not be effective.
WILL I HAVE TO USE A CPAP MACHINE FOR THE
REST OF MY LIFE?
Yes, because the use of the machine is a treatment rather than a cure.
If you stop using the machine the symptoms will return immediately,
i.e.:
o
snoring
o
apnoea
o
tiredness
In some, milder cases sleep apnoea can be alleviated, e.g. by losing
weight.
WHEN WILL I START NOTICING THE EFFECT OF THE
TREATMENT?
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Most people feel the impact within a week.
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If you need to catch up on a lot of sleep it may take a little longer
before you feel the optimum effect.
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Sometimes your body needs to adapt. That’s why you should give
it time and persevere. You should notice a significant improve-
ment within 4 weeks.
