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Sleep apnea is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. It is characterized by abnormal breathing patterns during the night when the person is asleep and can have adverse effects on the sufferers health and behavior because of the lack of the proper nights rest. In fact, there are thousands of people who do not even know that they suffer from this condition and it usually takes somebody else or a suggestion from your GP to find out that you actually have sleep apnea; many people can suffer the symptoms for years before they actually get diagnosed and begin to combat the problem.

Extremely severe cases of sleep apnea can result in surgery however the vast majority of people can relieve their symptoms using a CPAP machine. These machines help to deliver a flow of air throughout the night meaning that the obstruction that is causing the lapses in breathing will be unblocked and the sufferer can experience a full nights sleeps. There are fundamentally two different types of these machines – manual and automatic. The manual machines deliver a consistent flow of air to the patient however, while this may sound good on paper, it can often have a detrimental effect. The best way to combat the problem is to use an automatic machine that detects when the breathing difficulties occur and therefore adjusts the pressure and air flow accordingly.

You can also buy CPAP machines that come with a built in humidifier. Many people who suffer from sleep apnea experience a dry mouth after a nights sleep and this can lead to a sore throat and a loss of voice; with a built in humidifier you can add moisture to the air that you a breathing and reduce the risk of any throat problems associated with the machine.