What is CPAP?
CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. It's a small bedside machine connected to a comfortable mask that delivers a gentle, steady stream of air while you sleep. That cushion of air acts like an invisible splint — it keeps the soft tissues at the back of your throat from collapsing, so your airway stays open all night long.
Used consistently, CPAP is the most effective treatment for moderate-to-severe sleep apnea — it can bring your AHI (the number of breathing events per hour) down toward normal and steady your oxygen levels night after night. The catch has never been whether it works, but whether it's comfortable enough to use every night — which is exactly where we focus.
The result is simple but profound: no more pauses in breathing, no more oxygen dips, and no more waking up dozens of times without knowing it. Most patients feel dramatically more rested within days to a few weeks of using it consistently.
Who CPAP is for
CPAP is the first-line, gold-standard therapy for most people with obstructive sleep apnea. Your physician may recommend it if:
- 1 You have moderate-to-severe OSA
- 2 A sleep study confirmed your diagnosis
- 3 You want the most proven treatment
- 4 You have heart or blood-pressure concerns
- 5 Snoring is affecting your partner's sleep
- 6 You're exhausted despite a full night in bed
If you haven't been tested yet, that's the first step — most patients qualify for a simple home sleep study in their own bed.
What to expect
Starting CPAP with us is a guided process, not a hand-off. Here's the typical path:
Our difference: making it stick
Here's the honest truth about CPAP: the machine works nearly every time — the challenge is human. Many people are handed a device with little guidance and give up within weeks. We built our program around that exact problem.
The right mask
We fit you in person and let you try options, because a comfortable seal is what makes therapy livable night after night.
Remote monitoring
Modern machines report your usage and how well the airway is staying open. We watch the data with you and adjust — no guesswork.