Sleep apnoea is a condition in which breathing during rest is disordered and results in pauses in respiration. This condition is characterised by symptoms such as:

Snoring, Excessive daytime sleepiness, Gasping during sleep, Poor concentration, Depression, Morning headaches, Dry mouth, Nocturia

A CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure, is a machine used with patients who suffer from sleep apnoea. Sleep apnoea is a condition in which breathing during rest is disordered and results in pauses in respiration. This can be an especially dangerous condition without treatment, and is associated with numerous comorbidities. A CPAP machine prevents the airway collapse associated with sleep apnoea by gently delivering filtered and pressurised air via a face mask. This pressure will aid in keeping the airways open during sleep.

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