Respiratory - CPAP/BiPAP/AutoPAP
Thank you for visiting our CPAP and BiPAP page. We provide CPAPs, AutoPAPS, BiPAPs, Auto BiPAPs, BiPAP S/Ts (noninvasive home ventilators) and BiPAP ASVs (automatic servo ventilation) in the Charlotte, NC area. We also stock ResMed, Respironics and Fisher & Paykel CPAP supplies including masks, cushions, nasal pillows and more. We can file your insurance and ship CPAP supplies directly to you. Please read below for more info or call us at (704) 846-7503!
CPAP & Bi-Level Machines
What is Sleep Apnea?
The Greek word "apnea" literally means "without breath." People with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep, sometimes hundreds of times during the night and often for a minute or longer. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is caused by a blockage of the airway, usually when the soft tissue in the rear of the throat collapses and closes during sleep. With each apnea event, the brain briefly arouses people with sleep apnea in order for them to resume breathing, but consequently sleep is extremely fragmented and of poor quality.
Untreated, sleep apnea can cause high blood pressure and other cardiovascular disease, memory problems, weight gain, impotency, and headaches. Moreover, untreated sleep apnea may be responsible for job impairment and motor vehicle crashes. Fortunately, sleep apnea can be diagnosed and treated.
Signs of Sleep Apnea?
Patient Symptoms:
- Excessive daytime sleepiness, which is falling asleep when you normally should not, such as while you are eating, talking, or driving.
- Feeling unrefreshed after sleep, having problems with memory and concentration, feeling tired, and experiencing personality changes.
- Morning or night headaches.
- Nocturia, which is the need to frequently get up during the night in order to urinate.
Others may notice:
- Episodes of not breathing (apnea), which may occur as few as 5 times an hour (mild apnea) to more than 50 times an hour (severe apnea).
- Loud snoring. Almost all people who have sleep apnea snore, but not all people who snore have sleep apnea.
- Restless tossing and turning during sleep.
- Nighttime choking or gasping spells.
How does a CPAP Device Help with Sleep Apnea?
To explain exactly how a CPAP device works, it is important to remember that during an apneic episode, the soft tissue at the back of the throat collapses, blocking the airway. In order to keep the airway open, a CPAP device gently blows air into the airway, keeping it open. This air is delivered via a small, bedside machine attached to a mask that should be worn all night. Today's CPAP's offer comfort modes such as EPR (expiratory pressure relief), which eases the work of breathing against the machine.
Once we have received your doctor's order we will:
- review any questions about using the Sleep Device
- do a full instruction and review of the Use/Care-cleaning/Replacement of supplies
- get you fitted with the proper mask as we have a large selection of styles available
- have a 4 week follow up, then will follow up every 3 months
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- Instruction and Mask fitting by licensed RRT's (Registered Respiratory Therapists) Cheryl Furr, Sonya Pearce and Serge Mukha.
CPAP & Bi-Level Machines - ResMed
The S9 Elite™ is a whisper quiet, elegant and comfortable therapy system for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). The S9 Elite provides Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) with Easy-Breathe™ Expiratory Pressure Relief (EPR) to prevent the collapse of your upper airway during sleep.
The S9 Elite uses the latest, easy to use technology to enhance your breathing comfort and reduce system noise. Designed for a more natural breathing experience, the S9 Elite’s enhanced Easy-Breathe technology delivers unrivalled, whisper quiet therapy from the device and the mask. This means a more restful night for both you and your partner.
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CPAP & Bi-Level Machines - Respironics
Flex Family Technologies - The REMstar Pro Features C-FLEX and C-FLEX+
Respironics natural and clinically-proven "flex" technologies enhance traditional pressure therapy to improve comfort and increase compliance. Thanks to the advanced Digital Auto-Trak algorithm that detects the onset of inspiration and exhalation, the REMstar Plus delivers just the right pressure relief for every breath, making it easier for patients to adapt to therapy.
System One Humidity Control with Dry Box Technology
Many CPAP/APAP users find that the addition of heated humidity to their sleep therapy system improves comfort and helps with overall compliance. The optional System One Heated Humidifier delivers optimum humidity, drastically reduces rainout, and provides ultimate comfort throughout the night by analyzing and adjusting to ambient temperature, changing environmental conditions, relative humidity, and therapy flow. Revolutionary Dry Box technology isolates the humidfier's water source from the inner workings of the device to protect against water damage.
System One Resistance Control
System One Resistance Control achieves complete system comfort by enabling the device and mask to work optimally together. Through simple settings, the System One Resistance Control instructs your CPAP to compensate for variable resistance characteristics related to different masks. The result is synchronous pressure delivery and the assurance you can enjoy the full benefits of Respironics Flex comfort technologies no matter which mask is used.
Advanced Event Detection & Reporting
The System One REMstar PRO tracks many common OSA related events including Hypopneas, Flow Limitation, Respiratory Effort Related Arousal, Snores, and Leaks. In addition the REMstar PRO can detect many symptoms beyond classic OSA -- such as clear airway apneas and periodic breathing -- that may indicate the need for specialized therapy.
