Sleep Therapy
Don't lose anymore sleep to outdated equipment. Norco can help you sleep well again. Our Respiratory Therapists can assist you and your physician in determining the best equipment for your sleep therapy needs. Norco partners with the best manufacturers to ensure your comfort and rest. We know that starting out with the right machine will save you time and money, and we're confident you'll find what you need at Norco.
Devices
We carry a wide array of devices designed to treat respiratory and sleep-related breathing disorders.
- CPAP
- Auto CPAP
- BiPAP
- BiPAP ST
- Auto SV
- Adapt SV
- AVAP
- IVAP
- VPAP
- VPAP ST
- Home Ventilation- Invasive
- Home Ventilation- Non Invasive
Humidification
Heated humidity is an important factor in CPAP and bilevel compliance. Positive pressure devices decrease the amount of relative humidity found naturally in the nasal and oral airways. Inadequate humidity can cause the following problems:
- Nasal congestion
- Nasal bleeding
- Sinus pressure, ear pain, and runny nose
- Dry mouth
Inadequate humidity and mouth leak go hand in hand. The following graphic explains this relationship:
Masks
Finding the right mask system can take patience and time. At Norco, we offer a wide range of masks to suit your individual needs. We want you to be successful and give you the opportunity to do so by offering a trial period on all masks, as well as continuing follow up to help ensure your long term compliance.
Mask Systems:
- Nasal masks
- Nasal pillows
- Full face masks
- Nasal/oral masks
How Sleepy Are You?
Yawn. Take the Daytime Sleepiness Quiz. This quiz will help you measure your level of daytime sleepiness. Answers are rated on a reliable scale called the Epworth Scale (ESS), the same assessment tool used by sleep experts. Give the result to your physician to discuss Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
