Continuous Positive Air Pressure (CPAP)

The CPAP Mask

A common treatment for treating breathing disorders has incorporated the use of a specially designed mask that is strapped onto the head at bedtime. A plastic device, it completely covers the nose and mouth and is connected to a machine with an air hose. This device has become commonly referred to as a CPAP Mask.

Despite it's popularity (the CPAP Mask is considered to be the gold standard of treatment), recent research indicates that there is only 46% compliance after the first 3 months of treatment. 37% of those still using the CPAP soon abandon it completely - Journal of Respiratory Therapy

Physical Side-Effects

Lacerations to the bridge of the nose due to the mask
Rawness of the throat due to constant airflow
Bloating of the stomach
Deprivation of sleep, the very reason the mask is prescribed

Social Side-Effects

Patient Embarassment
His or Her bed partner’s lack of acceptance of the device

Long Island Sleep Apnea
Sleep and Breathing Disorders
Ira D. Koppel DDS
126 Gnarled Hollow Road
(631) 689-9777
East Setauket New York NY 11733
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