Gastonia NC Sleep Apnea Solutions
Aeroflow Healthcare offers sleep apnea solutions across western NC with offices located in several areas including Gastonia, NC. We also cover eastern Tennessee with a location in Johnson City. In order to determine the sleep apnea solution that is needed, one should understand what sleep apnea is.
Sleep apnea is a disorder that occurs during sleep. The definition of sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by periods in which respirations are absent. (“Sleep Apnea“) The two basic types of sleep apnea are obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea. Symptoms of sleep apnea include but are not limited to: snoring, daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, gasping during sleep, and frequent awakenings. Being aware of the two basic types of sleep apnea, their symptoms, and treatment will result in a better outcome of disease management.
Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when a closure occurs in the upper airway preventing air from entering the airway. Obstructive sleep apnea is defined as “a form of sleep apnea involving a physical obstruction in the upper airways.” (“Obstructive Sleep Apnea“) The patient is making an effort to breathe but the air cannot get through due to the blockage. The blockage can be things such as the soft palate or the tongue falling back in the airway. Central sleep apnea occurs when the brain doesn’t send a signal to the lungs to breathe. The term central sleep apnea refers to “a form of sleep apnea resulting from decreased respiratory center output.” (“Central Sleep Apnea“) There is no effort made by the patient to breathe and the airway is clear. This apnea is more severe than obstructive sleep apnea. The two apneas are similar, as they both require a sleep study to diagnose, have the same symptoms, and will end in the same results if not treated. The difference is the etiology of the event of apnea.
Sleep Apnea Solutions that are offered in Gastonia, NC to resolve a sleep apnea issue is different for every pt. Most cases are resolved with Positive Airway Pressure or PAP. There are 2 basic delivery types of PAP including CPAP and BiPAP. CPAP is continuous postitive airway pressure. It resolves the apnea by pressurizing the airway with one constant pressure to prevent the apnea from occurring. Cpap is the first Sleep Apnea Solution chosen in Gastonia, NC. BIPAP is bi-level positive airway pressure. This sleep apnea solution is used when pt’s cannot tolerate CPAP or their apnea cannot be controlled with cpap. Bipap consists of 2 pressures for inhalation and exhalation. A physician order is required for both sleep apnea solutions in Gastonia NC.
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