Saturday, January 9, 2010

About CPAP Pillows

By Dr James Reno

Continuous Positive Airway is also known as a CPAP Machine. These Machines are for people with Sleep disorders. You need a special pillow in order to use a CPAP Machine. These special pillows are designed specifically for use with CPAP. These special pillows help your machine work properly. It is important when you are deciding on which type of pillow would suit you that you take into consideration the type of sleeping make that you use.

You must wear your sleeping mask when you are using this machine. If you do not you could disrupt the flow or air and your sleep problems would get worse. Cpap Bed Pillows are good because they provide a larger stable area for your CPAP Machine and also allow you room to sleep. There are many different brands of pillows. Some popular ones are the Cpap Multi, the Papillow and Sleep Pap Pillow.

There are two different types of PaPillows. There is the smaller version known as the Mini Edge, this is a good pillow for travel because of its smaller size. The larger version is known as the double edge model it is good for people who tend to move around a lot as they sleep. Both pillows are good at relieving the discomfort known to be associated with using with a mouthpiece as you sleep.

Multi Mask CPAP Pillows are good for people who sleep on both sides of the bed. They are specially designed for your CPAP mask to fit in smoothly. It is 5 inches in width and is recommended for side sleeping people.

This pillow allows you to switch from side to side easily without worrying about disrupted treatment. The CPAP Comfort Pillow is a simple enough pillow for people who sleep on their side and use any kind of mask. This pillow offers the support that you need while simultaneously offering space for your equipment. This pillow also relieves the pressure that the mask puts on your face, adding for more comfort and allowing you to sleep easier. Choosing a pillow may be difficult at first but there are many resources online to aid you in your search for the perfect pillow.

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