Have you considered a CPAP Machine?

Do you suffer from sleep apnea? Then perhaps it's time to consider a CPAP machine. You might be hesitant to use such a device but when you realize how very dangerous sleep apnea is, you may want to reconsider. Sleep apnea can cause morning headaches, contributes to the buildup of toxins in the blood, may cause brain damage, and in extreme cases can even lead to death! So of course a CPAP machine is preferable to these physical problems associated with sleep apnea.

A CPAP machine is rather like an oxygen machine that you would see in hospital. Oxygen is fed into the body through a face mask which is placed over the mouth and nose. This means that when sleep apnea strikes and the body stops breathing on its own, the CPAP machine will keep it supplied with oxygen regardless. Potentially this can lifesaving if you have severe sleep apnea or night-time breathing problems.

If your doctor prescribes a CPAP machine for you then the cost will more than likely be met by your insurance company. They may seem a bit cumbersome but most who use them state that they adjust quickly and find that it doesn't interfere with their sleep and their comfort the way they thought it would. You do need instructions from your doctor as to how to adjust the machine as the pressure of the oxygen is important. Once you getto grips with using it, a CPAP machine is pretty straightforward.

Of course the best thing you can do for your health is to address any problems that may be causing your sleep apnea, rather than simply relying on a CPAP machine. If you're overweight or obese, it's time to face that issue and address it. Few people want to accept this fact and of course this is a difficult problem to conquer, but it can be done. Obesity is linked to not just sleep apnea but also to many other health issues so of course everyone has reason to keep their weight under control. A CPAP machine can be very reassuring and of great use but longer term you should be looking at ways to improve your diet and exercise routine to keep yourself healthy.