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28 // OWNER OPERATOR // MAY 2016 HEALTH HELP symptoms of sleep apnea include early morning headaches, excessive daytime fatigue, depression or irritability, sleepiness during routine activities and poor concentration. 3 . What is a CPAP machine, and what does it do? CPAP stands for continuous positive airway pressure. CPAP machines work to alleviate sleep apnea by constantly flowing airway pressure to the throat so airways remain open during sleep, according to Phillips Respironics. There are multiple types of CPAP masks that vary to match an individual's sleeping habits. CPAP mask styles include nasal masks, full face masks, minimal contact masks and more. 4 . What harm does sleep apnea cause? According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, sleep apnea can increase an individual's risk of heart failure, diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, heart attack, obesity, arrhythmias and can increase the chance of an individual having a driving or work accident. 5 . Is there only one kind of sleep apnea? The short answer is no. There are three main types of sleep apnea, according to Mayo Clinic. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common form of sleep apnea. Central sleep apnea happens when the brain fails to send accurate signals to the muscles that control breathing, while complex sleep apnea syndrome happens when an individual experiences a hybrid of obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea. OO