2006-09-22 22:18:01 · 4 answers · asked by sarah g 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Isn't CPAP a breathing machine to be used while sleeping?
I wouldn't think it would lower blood pressure. There are several hundred drugs, however, which can reduce blood pressure.
2006-09-22 22:26:18 · answer #1 · answered by amg503 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, CPAP Lowers Blood Pressure and Heart Rate in Heart Failure Patients with OSA. Using CPAP to treat sleep apnea provides extra benefits for heart failure patients. Eight participants in the treatment group received CPAP therapy for one month. In addition to having fewer pauses in breathing during sleep, they also had lower levels of blood pressure and lower heart rates.
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2006-09-23 05:34:52 · answer #2 · answered by Excel 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes it does
sleep apnea will raise your blood pressure. With cpap you will attain rem sleep. When you are at this level your body is totally relaxed, your mind is clear, and pressure in your body falls.
2006-09-23 05:30:24 · answer #3 · answered by buddhaboy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
only on tuesdays
2006-09-23 05:26:22 · answer #4 · answered by el.tuco 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋