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Contour CPAP Pillow – Ecru

Contour CPAP Pillow - Ecru

The CPAP Multi-Mask Sleep Aid Pillow is designed to provide support and comfort while reducing mask pressure, leaks and discomfort. It improves comfort and CPAP use with all styles and brands of masks.

Product Description
CPAP Multi Mask Sleep Pillow Finally, a CPAP Pillow Mask sleep aid that addresses comfort and compliance issues for CPAP users The American Sleep Apnea Association identifies CPAP therapy as the most common treatment for sleep apnea. CPAP therapy works by preventing the airway from closing during sleep. It is administered at bedtime through a nasal or facial mask held in place by velcro straps around the patient s head. The CPAP Mask is connected by a tube to a small air compressor. The CPAP machine sends air under pressure through the tube and into the mask, where it imparts positive pressure to the upper airways, preventing the tissues in the back of the throat from collapsing during sleep. The CPAP Pillow Mask is an extremely effective form of treatment when used in compliance with doctors orders. However, non-compliance is a big issue. It has been estimated that over 65% of patients use the machine for a maximum of just 4 hours per night when it should be used for the duration of the patient s sleep. Additionally, many patients report using the CPAP for just a few nights out of the week. Discomfort is a major factor contributing to non-compliance. During side sleeping or stomach sleeping, the CPAP mask presses and rubs against the patient s face, which leads to discomfort and can also distort the mask, causing leaks and exacerbating the problem of non-compliance. The CPAP Multi Mask Pillow Improves: Mask comfort Freedom of movement during sleep Multi-position sleeping for side, back and stomach sleepers Neck support and spinal alignment The CPAP Multi Mask Pillow Reduces: Mask leaks Mask pressure on face Airway resistance due to better neck support. Note: Pillows are not returnable once removed from sealed packaging.

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Using CPAP For Sleep Apnoea

Hi All,

Have been recently (last week) diagnosed with sleep apnoea, am waiting for a CPAP machine, have been told to excercise, but am just too tired; bit of a vicious circle really, however I have been told that I will feel more like excercising when I get the CPAP.

Has anyone used a CPAP machine, and does it really make you feel as awake as the doctors say?

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Is my sleep apnea the reason that my husband and I cannot conceive?

We have tried for two years now, and still nothing. My period has been non-existent for about a year now. We are not using any birth control (obviously). My doctor says it’s just because of my sleep apnea. I already have a son from a previous relationship. Any suggestions?
I have a CPAP machine and have had it for about a month now.

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Is sleep apnea considered a pre-existing condition that is not covered by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield?

I am considering switching insurance during open enrollment to CareFirst, from Kaiser. I have sleep apnea and am on a CPAP machine. Is this considered a pre-existing condition that would nto be covered, or can it be transferred to the new insurance as durable medical equipment?

I am waiting on an answer from CareFirst, but need to make a decision by next week.

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