CPAP Pillow

Sleep apnea is a treatable disorder which affects millions of people around the world. A person who suffers from sleep apnea stops breathing during sleep, often hundreds of times per night. As a result, they often feel exhausted the next day without realizing why. Sleep apnea can increase your risk for several health problems, including high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, and diabetes. It is a chronic condition requiring management, but once diagnosed there are many different treatment options.

One popular non-invasive form of treatment is to use a sleep apnea pillow. This is a pillow specially designed to prevent snoring, which is one of the most common side effects of sleep apnea. A sleep apnea pillow helps keep the sleeper on their side, where they are less likely to snore. The pillows are designed to keep the sleepers head slightly lifted, which reduces the possibility of their airway being obstructed during sleep. A sleep apnea pillow will also align the neck and spine properly, which can help reduce the symptoms as well.

Many sleep apnea sufferers use a CPAP machine during the night to treat their disorder. A CPAP machine utilizes a mask and blows air into the sleeper’s nasal passages in order to keep their airway open. This is one of the most commonly prescribed treatment methods for sleep apnea. By using air pressure to keep the airway open during sleep, the sleeper is able to have uninterrupted breathing, thus allowing them to have a restful sleep.

Those apnea sufferers that opt for a CPAP machine sometimes choose to also use a CPAP pillow. The success of CPAP therapy depends on the proper use of the CPAP mask, namely having the mask stay in place all night long. Traditional bed pillows do not accommodate most CPAP masks. A CPAP pillow is specially contoured to allow for the mask to fit snugly against the face which makes for a more comfortable sleeping experience, as well as helping to prevent the mask from being jostled during the night. The CPAP pillow provides more stability than traditional pillows, which reduces movement and helps keep the mask from slipping throughout the night.