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This is the kind of question that needs to be answered by your doctor or pediatrician. You should NOT try treatment of this kind (or any other kind, for that matter) on your own, without consulting a specialist.
The pressures used in adult CPAP machines may well be damaging to a premature infant.
What else can I help you with?
What is VA disability rating for mild sleep apnea with CPAP machine?
How many times does a person have to stop breathing during sleep to have sleep apnea?
What are the benefits and considerations of using CPAP for kids with sleep apnea?
The benefits of using CPAP for kids with sleep apnea include improved quality of sleep, reduced daytime sleepiness, and better overall health. However, considerations include the need for proper mask fit, potential discomfort, and the need for regular cleaning and maintenance of the CPAP equipment.
What is the purpose of a sleep apnea mask?
A CPAP machine is used for patients who suffer from a condition called sleep apnea. Sleep apnea occurs when a person is sleeping and they stop breathing for up to a few minutes at a time. A CPAP machine when worn at night time will help keep airways open so the person does not stop breathing.
When you have sleep apnea do the mask has oxgen in it?
Not usually. Sleep apnea is treated with a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine that delivers pressurized room air to a mask or nasal "pillows". Some CPAP patients may also receive oxygen therapy, but this is unusual.
Does Cpap or Apnea machines create a false positive for alcohol in urine?
Not unless you fill the humidifier with vodka.
Is there any proven way to cure sleep apnea?
There are many available treatments for sleep apnea, all of which have varying levels of success depending on the individual. You should talk to your doctor about the treatments you have tried and see if they would recommend either a CPAP or surgery.
How can a CPAP machine be effectively used for a child with sleep apnea?
A CPAP machine can be effectively used for a child with sleep apnea by ensuring the mask fits properly, using it consistently during sleep, and monitoring the child's progress with the machine through regular check-ups with a healthcare provider.
What would be the ideal treatment for sleep apnea?
Treatment for sleep apnea should always be based on the individual so the ideal treatment will vary. Possible treatments include CPAP, MRS or surgery. Life style changes such as weight loss can also be recommended.
What is CPAP?
A machine that provides room air under pressure for people with sleep apnea that have irregular breathing when they are asleep.
How effective is the use of child CPAP therapy in treating pediatric sleep apnea?
Child CPAP therapy is considered highly effective in treating pediatric sleep apnea by providing continuous positive airway pressure to keep the airway open during sleep, improving breathing and reducing symptoms.
What type of sleep apnea is treated with mechanical ventilators?
For moderate to severe sleep apnea, the most successful treatment is nighttime use of a ventilator, called a CPAP machine. used to treat both obstructive and central sleep apnea.
What are some treatments for sleeping apnea?
There are many treatments for sleep apnea which one can try. One can try a CPAP device to help while sleeping. Using a humidifier and nasal sprays can also be used to treat sleep apnea.
