BiPAP Therapy
At Somnium Sleep, our expert sleep clinicians provide BiPAP therapy after a thorough evaluation and diagnosis. Our approach includes prescription, titration, desensitization, and ongoing after-care support to ensure effective and comfortable therapy. To diagnose various sleeping disorders, we use modern tests such as polysomnography, multiple sleep latency test, and in-home sleep study.
BiPAP Therapy Indications
BiPAP therapy is advised only after careful clinical evaluation and diagnosis. It is recommended for patients with the following conditions.
- COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder)
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Obesity hypoventilation syndrome
- Pneumonia
- Asthma flare-up
- Poor breathing after an operation
- Neurological disease that disturbs breathing
- Difficulty breathing in congestive heart failure
- As a CPAP alternative
BiPAP therapy is not life support. If the patient cannot breathe on their own, then BiPAP cannot be done.
BiPAP Breathing Support
A BiPAP machine maintains positive pressure airflow into the body. It is designed to deliver higher-pressure air during inhalation and lower-pressure air during exhalation. The high-pressure setting is called IPAP, while the lower-pressure setting is known as EPAP. The air is delivered to the body via a tube, which is attached to the mask at one end and to the machine at the other end.
BiPAP Machine Components and Configuration
At Somnium Sleep, our experts not only offer assessment and therapy to the patients but also play an integral role in after-care awareness and setting up the machine to enhance therapy compliance. Our services are multidimensional and focused on a patient-first approach. The main components of a BiPAP machine, which you will come across during therapy, are listed below.
- Main Unit (Blower)
- Digital Interface/Controller
- Hose/Tubing
- Mask (Interface)
- Filter
- Humidifier
The BiPAP machine is configured to deliver a higher IPAP and a lower EPAP setting to ensure comfortable breathing and uninterrupted sleep.
Difference between BiPAP and CPAP
Both BiPAP and CPAP help keep your airway open with positive-pressure air, but they work in slightly different ways. CPAP delivers a steady, continuous airflow, while BiPAP provides two levels of pressure, higher when you inhale and lower when you exhale, for added comfort.
The two air pressure settings in BiPAP are beneficial for patients who have difficulty breathing against the positive pressure. It is more suitable for patients with cardiovascular, neuromuscular, and respiratory disorders than CPAP. In short, CPAP is the first line of treatment for sleep disorders, while BiPAP is for more severe and complicated cases.
It is imperative for the patients to consult experts like Somnium Sleep physicians to properly evaluate themselves. The treatment of choice between the two cannot be done by the patients themselves; it has to be done by a qualified medical practitioner.
BiPAP Therapy at Somnium Sleep
BiPAP therapy at Somnium Sleep is focused on in-depth evaluation and accurate diagnosis led by cutting-edge technology and modern tests. Our experts will not only advise BiPAP therapy, but they will also help raise awareness and provide proper guidance about the therapy. This is highly important for treatment compliance and the comfort of the patient.
Somnium Sleep Physicians' BiPAP therapy approach focuses on the following,
- Titration and optimizing pressure.
- Choosing the right mask type according to your sleeping position and breathing pattern.
- Desensitization: Gradual adjustment of the patient to BiPAP therapy.
- Support and after-care awareness.
Compassionate, Board-Certified Sleep Care at Somnium Sleep
Somnium Sleep is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered sleep care led by board-certified physicians and aligned with American sleep medicine standards. Our accredited dream team uses evidence-based diagnostics and advanced treatment approaches to ensure accurate diagnoses and effective care.
We focus on personalized treatment plans, compassionate support, and long-term sleep health solutions—helping patients achieve better sleep, improved well-being, and a higher quality of life.
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I came to this office with a serious sleeping problem to the point of going crazy. I had been unable to sleep properly for many months. Dr. Nabi helped me a lot with his diagnosis. Apart from being an excellent doctor, he was kind and very professional. Thank you, Dr. Nabi and team.
Emperatriz Rodriguez
Deborah Goben
Dr. Nabi has been my sleep doctor for years now. No one compares to the exceptional service Somnium provides.
Forest Manor
Exceptional service, this should be everyone's go-to sleep clinic! Dr. Nabi answered all my questions so kindly and made sure I was comfortable and well-informed prior to the sleep study. Highly recommend!
Mehvish Qureshi
Dr. Nabi is a very good doctor! I highly recommend visiting this clinic if you’re having any sleep issues.
Aminah S
I came to this office with a serious sleeping problem to the point of going crazy. I had been unable to sleep properly for many months. Dr. Nabi helped me a lot with his diagnosis. Apart from being an excellent doctor, he was kind and very professional. Thank you, Dr. Nabi and team.
Emperatriz Rodriguez
Deborah Goben
Dr. Nabi has been my sleep doctor for years now. No one compares to the exceptional service Somnium provides.
Forest Manor
Exceptional service, this should be everyone's go-to sleep clinic! Dr. Nabi answered all my questions so kindly and made sure I was comfortable and well-informed prior to the sleep study. Highly recommend!
Mehvish Qureshi
Dr. Nabi is a very good doctor! I highly recommend visiting this clinic if you’re having any sleep issues.
Aminah S
I came to this office with a serious sleeping problem to the point of going crazy. I had been unable to sleep properly for many months. Dr. Nabi helped me a lot with his diagnosis. Apart from being an excellent doctor, he was kind and very professional. Thank you, Dr. Nabi and team.
Emperatriz Rodriguez
Deborah Goben
Dr. Nabi has been my sleep doctor for years now. No one compares to the exceptional service Somnium provides.
Forest Manor
Exceptional service, this should be everyone's go-to sleep clinic! Dr. Nabi answered all my questions so kindly and made sure I was comfortable and well-informed prior to the sleep study. Highly recommend!
Mehvish Qureshi
Dr. Nabi is a very good doctor! I highly recommend visiting this clinic if you’re having any sleep issues.
Aminah S
I came to this office with a serious sleeping problem to the point of going crazy. I had been unable to sleep properly for many months. Dr. Nabi helped me a lot with his diagnosis. Apart from being an excellent doctor, he was kind and very professional. Thank you, Dr. Nabi and team.
Emperatriz Rodriguez
Deborah Goben
Dr. Nabi has been my sleep doctor for years now. No one compares to the exceptional service Somnium provides.
Forest Manor
Exceptional service, this should be everyone's go-to sleep clinic! Dr. Nabi answered all my questions so kindly and made sure I was comfortable and well-informed prior to the sleep study. Highly recommend!
Mehvish Qureshi
Dr. Nabi is a very good doctor! I highly recommend visiting this clinic if you’re having any sleep issues.
Aminah S