Friday, December 11, 2009

About CPAP Pillows

By Dr James Reno

Continuous Positive Airway is also known as a CPAP Machine. These Machines are for people with Sleep disorders. You need a special pillow in order to use a CPAP Machine. These special pillows are designed specifically for use with CPAP. These special pillows help your machine work properly. It is important when you are deciding on which type of pillow would suit you that you take into consideration the type of sleeping make that you use.

When using the CPAP Machine you must wear a sleep mask. This mask helps to keep the flow of air and stops whatever sleeping disorder it is that you have. There are bed pillows that are especially worth their money because they are larger and can hold not only you but your CPAP machine as well. If you are looking for a popular brand you will most likely see the CPAP Multi Mask, Sleep Pap pillow, and Papillow most commonly listed.

Papillow is a popular brand. There are two main versions. There is the larger version named the Double Edge, this is a larger sized pillow. It is good for people that toss and turn and sleep restlessly. The smaller sized version of this papillow is known as the Mini Edge. It is perfect for traveling as it is smaller and more portable. Both pillows are known for their ease of the discomfort you can feel from using a mouthpiece as you sleep.

CPAP Multi Sleep Pillow is made for sleepers who tend to use both sides of the bed as they sleep. There are grooves made that allow the CPAP mask to fit in snugly. This type of pillow is five to six inches in length and is good for people that sleep on their sides.

What this pillow does is it makes it easy to switch to either side without having to worry about stoppage or airflow from the CPAP machine. It is fine for anyone using any type of sleeping mask as it is compatible with all. It has a good reputation as one that relieves the pressure of the sleeping mask. This allows you to sleep easier. For more information on sleeping pillows and CPAP the internet is a great resource. You can find many helpful reviews and the best prices online.

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