http://blog.cpap.co.uk All about CPAP & Sleep Apnoea Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:19:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A unique new CPAP mask called the CPAP Pro is now available in the UK and Europe. The mask has no headgear, instead using a mouthpiece to keep it in place. Although it may sound odd, it is based on some sound logic and has proven to be very popular. ... http://blog.cpap.co.uk/2011/09/cpap-pro-launches-in-uk-and-europe-the-mask-with-no-headgear As is well documented, the primary treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea is CPAP - Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. The CPAP machine blows air into your throat through a mask, creating enough pressure to prevent your throat from closing and causing an apnoea. It is with good reason that CPAP is ... http://blog.cpap.co.uk/2011/08/mandibular-advancement-devices-a-true-alternative-to-cpap Labour Party leader Ed Miliband’s operation a few weeks ago to cure his Obstructive Sleep Apnoea has raised the awareness of OSA. Intus Healthcare saw a big rise in people enquiring about sleep studies and well as the number of visitors to their OSA-based websites. “Having such a leading figure ... http://blog.cpap.co.uk/2011/08/sleep-apnoea-news-round-up-august-2011 If you use a humidifier with your CPAP machine, then you will have come across condensation build-up in the tube, also known as rainout. As the warm air leaves the humidifier, it loses heat all the way to the mask. In the process, the humidity turns to condensation, and water ... http://blog.cpap.co.uk/2011/05/universal-heated-hose-prevents-cpap-humidifier-rainout What's lurking inside your CPAP? Aside from changing the filters, there's little you can do to keep the inside of your CPAP machine clean and hygienic. Over time, they begin to accumulate dust and others small particles, which is turn become a breeding ground for bacteria. As the pictures on this ... http://blog.cpap.co.uk/2010/10/keep-your-cpap-machine-clean-and-safe There have been a few interesting stories involving Sleep Apnoea over the last couple of weeks, so here's a quick round-up of what's been going on. Probably the most important news is the story we covered in our last blog entry; that of an Australian Sleep Clinic showing a direct link ... http://blog.cpap.co.uk/2010/08/round-up-of-the-last-fortnights-sleep-apnoea-news A study by a sleep clinic in Newcastle has shown that the severity of their patients' sleep apnoea was directly linked to their weight. After examining 20 years of records it became clear that as their patients gained weight and increased their BMI, the frequency of their apnoeas increased. There ... http://blog.cpap.co.uk/2010/08/australian-study-shows-direct-link-between-weight-and-sleep-apnoea-severity If you are known to snore loudly, then it could be more than simply a source of irritation for your partner - it could actually be a sign that you're suffering from a serious medical problem. Snoring is one of the most obvious symptoms of sleep apnoea, a condition that ... http://blog.cpap.co.uk/2010/08/is-your-snoring-a-clue-to-a-bigger-health-problem The key to a good night's sleep is comfort, and central to that comfort is your sleeping position. I found an interesting news story on the BBC website which, although from a few years ago, provides some interesting information about sleep positions. Although it was mainly concerning personality traits that can be ... http://blog.cpap.co.uk/2010/07/is-side-sleeping-with-cpap-possible-yes Jane Phare of the New Zealand Herald reported this weekend how a hidden epidemic is costing the country billions of dollars. The sleep deprivation epidemic is costing the economy in lost productivity even though treatment is relatively cheap. Like we often found here on the CPAP blog, NZ researchers also link ... http://blog.cpap.co.uk/2007/12/56-of-30-60yo-kiwis-have-osa