Which medical conditions require the use of a CPAP machine?

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): OSA is a common sleep disorder in which the airway becomes blocked or narrowed during sleep, causing brief interruptions in breathing. CPAP therapy is the first-line treatment for OSA and works by delivering pressurized air to the throat through a mask worn over the nose or mouth. This helps to keep the airway open and prevent episodes of apnea and hypopnea (shallow breathing).

Central sleep apnea (CSA): CSA is a less common type of sleep apnea caused by a problem with the brain's signals to the muscles that control breathing. CPAP therapy may be used to treat CSA if other treatments, such as adaptive servo-ventilation (ASV) or bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP) therapy, are not effective.

Mixed sleep apnea: Mixed sleep apnea is a combination of OSA and CSA. CPAP therapy is often the first-line treatment for mixed sleep apnea, but other treatments, such as ASV or BiPAP therapy, may also be used.

Complex sleep apnea: Complex sleep apnea is a severe form of sleep apnea that is characterized by a combination of OSA, CSA, and other sleep disorders. CPAP therapy is often used to treat complex sleep apnea, but other treatments, such as ASV or BiPAP therapy, may also be necessary.

Other medical conditions: CPAP therapy may also be used to treat other medical conditions that affect breathing, such as:

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

• Asthma

• Neuromuscular disorders

• Heart failure

• Obesity hypoventilation syndrome