CPAP Devices and Services in West Island of Montreal
Our team of respiratory experts in West Island is dedicated to combating sleep apnea. We strive to make CPAP solutions widely accessible to all individuals with a prescription, regardless of their financial circumstances. Situated in West Island, we offer various financing and rental options for CPAP machines and oxygen concentrators.
West Island’s Sleep Apnea Clinic
Overcoming Sleep Apnea with RespiArt Sleep apnea clinic in West Island
If you’re prescribed a CPAP machine but are constrained by budget or lack of insurance, RespiArt in West Island is your go-to. We integrate best practices, cutting-edge technology, and extensive clinical support to enhance patient education and treatment of sleep apnea and respiratory conditions. RespiArt’s offerings range from sophisticated home sleep studies to state-of-the-art CPAP machines and uniquely designed masks. Our experience in respiratory care is reflected in our collaboration with leading brands like Inogen, ResMed, Fisher & Payckel, Vitalograph, NIOX, NOX, and Zopec.
Sleep is a Pillar of a Healthy Lifestyle
Sufficient sleep is one of the three pillars of a healthy lifestyle — along with good nutrition and regular exercise.
In West Island, we specialize in providing Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines, essential for those dealing with sleep apnea. These devices play a crucial role in ensuring uninterrupted breathing and a peaceful night’s sleep, acting as a subtle force keeping your air passages wide open. For individuals in need of supplemental oxygen, our oxygen concentrators serve as an indispensable ally. They efficiently purify and condense atmospheric air, delivering a steady flow of oxygen, akin to having a personal supply of fresh, mountain-like air.
Quick Facts:
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder characterized by complete or partial airway closure during sleep. Patients with obesity are at higher risk of OSA. The interrelationships between obesity and OSA are complex and bidirectional. Obesity places patients at higher risk for OSA and patients with OSA are likely to gain more weight than equally obese subjects without OSA.
Why It Matters
- Ten percent of weight gain is associated with a sixfold increase in risk of OSA.
- Increased body weight over time increases the risk for OSA and accelerates its progression.
- Weight loss improves OSA by several mechanisms, including reduction in fatty tissue in the throat (i.e., parapharyngeal fat) and the tongue. Loss of abdominal fat increases mediastinal traction on the upper airway making it less likely to collapse during sleep.
- Importantly, weight loss benefits commonly associated comorbidities in patients who are obese with OSA such as hypertension and insulin resistance.
Treating OSA
Treating sleep apnea restores healthy sleep, improves quality of life and decreases health risks.
- Lifestyle changes
- Weight loss
- CPAP therapy
- Positional therapy
- Oral appliance therapy
- Surgery
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
Weight management: Overweight people often have thick neck with extra tissue in the throat that may block the airway.
CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure)-CPAP is a machine that uses a steady stream of air to gently keep your airway open throughout the night, so you are able to breathe. You sleep with a mask with a hose that is attached to a machine kept at the bedside. Masks and machines may vary depending on your treatment and comfort needs. CPAP is the frontline treatment for sleep apnea and is usually recommended for most patients.
Positional therapy: Some people have sleep apnea primarily when sleeping on their back. This is called the “supine” position. Their breathing returns to normal when they sleep on their side. Positional therapy may involve wearing a special device around your waist or back. It keeps you sleeping in the side position.
Oral appliance therapy- An oral appliance is a device that fits in your mouth over your teeth while you sleep. It may resemble a sports mouth guard or an orthodontic retainer. The device prevents the airway from collapsing by holding the tongue in position or by sliding your jaw forward so that you can breathe when you are asleep. Some patients prefer sleeping with an oral appliance over a CPAP machine. A dentist trained in dental sleep medicine can fit you with an oral appliance after you are diagnosed with sleep apnea. Oral appliance therapy is recommended for patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea who cannot tolerate CPAP or simply prefer to try the oral appliance instead of a CPAP device.
Surgery- There are a variety of surgical options you can elect to have if CPAP or oral appliance therapy does not work for you. The most common options reduce or eliminate the extra tissue in your throat that collapses and blocks your airway during sleep. More complex procedures can adjust your bone structures including the jaw, nose and facial bones. A newer option where an implantable device causes the muscles of the tongue to contract and lead to a more open airway may have a role in selected patients who fail CPAP therapy or decline it. Weight loss surgery may also be an option.
Untreated sleep apnea increases risk of:
- Depression
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Pre-diabetes and diabetes
- Insomnia
- Accidents or impaired judgments
Severe OSA hurts HEARTS by increasing the risk of:
- H – Heart failure
- E – Elevated blood pressure
- A – Atrial fibrillation
- R – Resistant hypertension
- T – Type 2 diabetes
- S – Stroke
If left untreated, moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea can more than double your risk of dying from heart disease.
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Overcoming Sleep Apnea with RespiArt Sleep apnea clinic in West Island
If you’re prescribed a CPAP machine but are constrained by budget or lack of insurance, RespiArt in West Island is your go-to. We integrate best practices, cutting-edge technology, and extensive clinical support to enhance patient education and treatment of sleep apnea and respiratory conditions. RespiArt’s offerings range from sophisticated home sleep studies to state-of-the-art CPAP machines and uniquely designed masks. Our experience in respiratory care is reflected in our collaboration with leading brands like Inogen, ResMed, Fisher & Payckel, Vitalograph, NIOX, NOX, and Zopec.
Start by talking to your primary care provider if you:
- Snore or gasp for air while you sleep
- Have a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep throughout the night
- Feel tired during the day, even if you got plenty of sleep the night before.
- Can’t perform your daily activities because you’re too tired
- Obstructive sleep apnea is a common and a seriously disruptive and dangerous sleep disorder.
- You have repeated episodes of partial or complete obstruction of the throat (also known as the “pharynx” or “upper airway”) during sleep.
- Your brain and body become oxygen deprived and you may wake up. This may happen a few times a night, or in more severe cases, several hundred times a night.
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OSA Evaluation
Your doctor will:
- Make a judgement based on your signs and symptoms, an exam, and tests.
- A detailed assessment of your symptoms, underlying conditions, and physical examination may help the doctor decide your risk of having OSA.
Diagnosis may require:
- Sleep evaluation
- Physical exam
- Overnight sleep study
- Home sleep apnea test
Overnight sleep study
This type of sleep study requires you to stay overnight at a sleep center, in a bed that may resemble a hotel room. You will sleep with sensors hooked up to various parts of your body. These sensors record your brain waves, heartbeat, breathing and movement. Doctors usually recommend a sleep study for more complex cases. A sleep study is the more expensive option, but it is usually covered by most health insurance plans. An overnight sleep study also provides your doctor with the most complete information about your sleep.
Home sleep apnea test
Some patients with high-risk factors for sleep apnea and no other medical disorders may be candidates for a home sleep apnea test. This type of sleep test lets you sleep in the comfort of your own home while a small monitor collects data as you sleep. The testing equipment is less complicated than what is used in an overnight sleep study. Sleep center staff will show you how to hook up the testing equipment yourself. After your home sleep apnea test, you can take the device back to the sleep center or send it by mail.
Why Rental Might Be Right for You
Choosing to rent a CPAP machine or oxygen concentrator offers flexibility and convenience, much like a rental property. It’s an excellent option for those new to this therapy or uncertain about the best model for their needs. Renting allows for easy exchanges or upgrades without long-term commitments. Plus, most rental agreements include maintenance services, ensuring the device remains in excellent condition without the need for personal involvement in its upkeep. Renting offers the experience of the device’s benefits with none of the responsibilities of ownership.
A free home sleep test in RespiArt Montreal Clinics
Pointe-Claire, Marché Central, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
You don’t want spend money to pay for the test, you would rather put these money to purchase your CPAP, you are totally right. In RespiArt, we do believe that the diagnosis of OSA should be free, so we invite you if you have sleep apnea symptoms to scan this QR code, it is a free access to do a home sleep test.
RespiArt
1305 Rue Mazurette Suite # 204, Montréal
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I had a good experience at RespiArt with Al. He was nonjudgmental and willing to work around my situation. He is knowledgeable and makes things comfortable. Would highly recommend. :)
Side note: For people with disabilities or limited … More mobility, I do not think there’s an elevator. There are two flights of stairs. Parking around the place can also be tricky. -
i am new at this stuff but the service i got from Mr. Al was very good and professional.
I would recommend this to other in need for a CPAP machine...they are the only ones i found that would actually make monthly payments to help people … More who don't have $2000 + to give in one shot.
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Incredible from the start.....I was sent to the wrong place by Google maps but found my way soon after..
....Almutaz reached me by phone while I was driving and I was so relieved...I didn't want to miss my appointment!!! He waited … More for me!!! Then at the office he educated me on sleep apnea cause I had so many questions.....he takes the time to explain!!! He gives great advice!!! Now we will see what the machine reads for me!! Keep you guys posted!!!! -
I encourage people to take their health seriously and consult with Al over at RespiArt. Not only he provides good advice for sleep apnea but he also cares about the BEST way to get treatment without breaking the bank. I would definitely … More recommend to anyone in need.
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I was very happy with my experience with RespiArt for a home sleep apnea testing: I was able to get an appointment very quickly; Almutaz took the time the explain the equipment and sleep apnea to me; the specialist called me 2 days later … More to go over my results. Everything was great :)
