CPAP vs. BiPAP

So what is the difference between a CPAP machine and a BiPAP machine? A CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) basically keeps the airway open by creating a pressure. The only problem with the CPAP machine is that when you exhale you have to exhale against the pressure. A BiPAP (BiLevel Positive Airway Pressure) has two levels of pressure one for exhaling and one for inhaling. It makes it a lot easier to breath more naturally without as much muscular effort. Both machines can greatly decrease snoring! Usually to figure out if you need a CPAP or a BiPAP machine, you need to see you healthcare provider or doctor and have them recommend you for a sleep test. The sleep test will help determine how bad your sleep apnea is and what kind of machine you will need. Usually insurance will pay for most everything.