CPAP titration sleep study
After completing a diagnostic sleep study your doctor will decide if you indeed have sleep apnea and need to have a titration sleep study with CPAP (continous positive airway pressure). This test is similar to the diagnostic study but a CPAP machine will be used to help with the treatment plan for your sleep apnea. CPAP is a treatment that involves the delivery of air into your airways through a special type of mask. There are many different types of masks you can choose from such as nasal masks, nasal pillows and full faced masks. The sleep technician will place the mask on your face and while you are asleep change the air pressure to determine the best level that corrects your sleep apnea problem.