Nasal pillow style “mask”
Research continues to link sleep apnea and other sleep breathing disorders to heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other serious health problems. Yet many people hesitate to discuss sleep issues with their doctor out of fear of being sentenced to a lifetime of using a loud CPAP machine with a bulky Darth Vader-like mask.
The ontinuous positive airway pressure therapy, or CPAP, has improved significantly, with many comfort features. The newest machines are sleek and quiet, with patient-specific pressure settings that are carefully adjusted to each patient’s airway and comfort needs. And there is a wide variety of comfortable masks to choose from, many of which are described as “nasal pillows.” If your sleep study shows you need a CPAP, the staff of the RNI Sleep Clinic will make sure you find the right combination of machine and mask for you.
The patient in the testimonial video below describes the incredible improvement in her restfulness and thinking ability. She also praises the ease of use and comfort of her CPAP therapy device.
Sleep apnea can be controlled much more easily than in the past. Read more about the RNI Sleep Center, or make an appointment to see us. We have two sleep clinic locations, in Lenexa, KS, and Northland K.C.