Standard CPAP is commonly used and is often the preferred mode by sleep physicians.  

Auto-titration CPAP may have some advantages with comfort but does not offer a better quality of therapy.

 

Standard CPAP  

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Advantages:

• Often a lower cost compared to Auto CPAP machines.

• May be recommended by your doctor. Quality of therapy may be slightly better than              Auto CPAP.

• Doesn't adjust for changing patient weight or varying severity due to medications or alcohol intake.

• Usually provides higher mean airway pressure.

 

Auto CPAP  

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Advantages:

• Almost always a lower mean airway pressure.

• Often more comfortable for those that require higher pressures for a portion of the night.

• Easier to humidify due to lower mean pressures.

• Mask leak may be less due to lower mean pressures.   

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