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Sleep apnea sufferers experience an inability to breathe as they sleep. This condition comes about when the muscles in the airways relax too much, and the flow of air both in and out of the lungs becomes obstructed.

In response, the body typically forces a person with sleep apnea to wake up at this point, so they’re very often lacking in sleep. Furthermore, people with sleep apnea often snore quite loudly when their airway is restricted, making it harder for people around them to sleep as well.

These days, the best way to treat sleep apnea is by using what’s called a CPAP machine, such as the hc254 by Fisher Paykel. The letters CPAP are an acronym for “Continual Positive Air Pressure”. And the basic setup involves a face mask connected to an electronic device by a hose. The unit then delivers pressurized air into the mask to help keep the user’s airways open as they sleep.

Nevertheless, this is often not enough by itself, and those with sleep apnea are well-advised to find a cpap machine that can adjust to changing sleeping patterns during a typical night’s sleep.

As a case in point, it’s normal to undulate through periods of light and deep sleep. And it’s been discovered that during the lighter stages, a sleep apnea sufferer often finds it difficult to endure the same level of air pressure that’s needed during deeper sleep.

Because of this, the hc254 Fisher Paykel cpap comes with SensAwake features included. This actively measures the breathing patterns of the patient throughout the night, notices when he or she is waking up, and then quickly reduces the level of air pressure being delivered. As a result, it becomes far easier to return to sleep.

And as an even more intricate touch the Fisher Paykel hc254 also reduces the pressure with every single outward breath as well, so a patient doesn’t need to work as hard to breathe. In fact, this is a feature you’ll find in the entire Fisher Paykel SleepStyle 200 range. The key emphasis is on giving the user a comfortable and effortless night’s sleep, and the hc254 is truly one of the most user-friendly cpap systems available.