I am an enormous fan of the talk about sleep website. Tracy who moderates it is fantastic. She has a company that makes the PAPillow that helps patients with sleep apnea find comfortable side positions to sleep. Patients looking to increase their CPAP comfort need to take a look at the PAP Pillow (http://www.PAPillow.com/) The PAPillwo also helps appliance patients and positional apnea patients increase side sleep, which is frequently where there is a decreased number of apnea episodes.
Dr Ira L Shapira
The folowing information is from Tracy's website:
Feel the PAPillow™ Difference!
The patented design of the PAPillow™ has solved CPAP compliance issues for thousands of CPAP users.
Helps prevent mask leaks and sore spots
Improves comfort and CPAP compliance
Helps you to achieve a good night's sleep
Designed by CPAP users, for CPAP users
All PAPillows Feature:
Sturdy construction, high quality interlock-knit
Proper support for neck and head
Accommodates both left or right side sleeping
Comfortable, hypoallergenic synthetic down fill
Quilted side panel prevents edge collapse
Machine washable, cool dryer safe
Fitted pillow case included
See how the PAPillow works
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