Why would I need PAP related services?

You’ll benefit from the PAP related services at Century Sleep if you need to use a PAP machine for obstructive sleep apnea.

This common sleep disorder develops when the soft tissues at the back of your throat block your airway during sleep. Your brain wakes you each time this happens to get you breathing again, but it can happen so frequently through the night it affects your mental and physical health.

Patients with sleep apnea suffer the effects of reduced oxygen levels in their blood and insufficient good-quality sleep. Daily problems include headaches, irritability, and excessive daytime sleepiness. Long-term effects include an increased risk of heart disease, depression, and type 2 diabetes.

If the Century Sleep Inc. team confirms you have sleep apnea, they might recommend lifestyle changes like weight loss and improved sleep hygiene. However, if these measures don’t resolve the problem, a PAP device could make a significant difference.

What are PAP devices?

PAP devices are an effective treatment for sleep apnea, first used in 1981. Your Pap device is a small machine that sits beside your bed on a table or nightstand. It provides a steady pressurized air stream through a nasal interface (often called the mask) that you wear during sleep.

This airflow ensures your upper airway stays wide open, preventing shallow breathing and ensuring you maintain healthy oxygen levels during sleep. Modern PAP devices are light and virtually silent. You can choose from many different mask sizes and styles, including those that don’t cover your nose or mouth.

What are PAP related services?

‍The PAP related services at Century Sleep provide comprehensive support for patients. Services include:

Setting up your PAP device

Your provider introduces you to the PAP device and shows you how to set it up for use. They also give you a PAP orientation to teach you everything you need to know about using your PAP device. You can undergo orientation in person or virtually via a secure video link.

PAP supplies

If you need any spare or additional parts for your PAP device, you can get them from Century Sleep Inc. Your provider also offers PAP mask fittings if you have difficulty finding a comfortable nasal interface for your PAP device.

PAP setting adjustments

Your provider helps you adjust your device’s settings to ensure you’re comfortable and receive the optimal amount of pressurized air.

Call Century Sleep Inc. or request a consultation online today to benefit from the team’s expertise in PAP related services.