CPAP for Sleep Apnoea
CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure — exactly what the machine delivers.
A CPAP machine delivers air at a slightly higher pressure than normal, keeping your airways open while you sleep. Sleep apnoea happens because your muscles relax and your throat narrows; by removing that risk, CPAP lets you breathe normally through the night, so you aren’t repeatedly woken and can reach REM (rapid eye movement) sleep.
Success rate
CPAP is the most common treatment for sleep apnoea and has a very high success rate, with around 70–80% of patients using it. It is a simple system that quickly stops your airway becoming blocked.
The machine is small, and you wear a mask while you sleep. It might seem as though this would stop you sleeping at all, but most patients adapt quickly — and find the sleep they get is well worth it.
Is CPAP right for you?
To find out whether CPAP will help, you will have a consultation with Mr Oko or another specialist, along with several assessments and sleep studies. Your specialist can then monitor your sleep and decide whether CPAP is the right treatment.
Continuous care
We run rapid-access clinics to review patients who have problems with their CPAP machines or masks — continuity of treatment is crucial for people with sleep apnoea and problem snoring.
Remote monitoring of patients on therapy, reducing hospital visits
A free phone number with telephone support for any queries
Machines and accessories couriered to your home
Annual services and upgrades, so you always have an up-to-date machine