OXIGEN salud
Sleep apnoea treatments
OXIGEN salud
Sleep apnoea treatments
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) or obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS) is a condition characterised by recurrent episodes of limited airflow in the airways during sleep, as a result of an anatomical and functional alteration to the upper airways that leads to them collapsing. This causes drops in blood oxygen levels and micro-arousals from sleep, giving rise to unrefreshing sleep and respiratory and cardiac problems. The most significant risk factors are male gender, old age and obesity.
The symptoms that could point to a case of sleep apnoea include:
OXIGEN salud offers the most common treatment for sleep apnoea: continuous positive airway pressure through the nose with a ventilation machine. This treatment consists of a mask connected to a machine that blows air at a certain pressure and prevents any obstruction of the upper airways.
There are different types of machines available: the CPAP, the APAP and the BiPAP:
OXIGEN salud provides all three types, always under the recommendations of prescribing medical professionals.
We also offer equipment and accessories for alternative or complementary sleep apnoea treatments. These systems adjust the patient’s sleep posture and prevent them from sleeping on their back. The use of these types of accessories must always be monitored and recommended by prescribing medical professionals.
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