DEPRESSION
This symptom has many causes and cannot be linked to any single factor. What is known about this condition is that any number of health issues may bring on or simply exacerbate depression. Sleep apnea has long been associated with depression. Poor sleep added to the stress of daily life can be a dangerous combination.

Sleep apnea can cause symptoms of apparent clinical depression which may respond quickly to treatment of the sleep disorder.  An inability to sleep, insomnia, is one of the signs of depression.  Other indicators may include:

• •	Mood disorders
  •	Anxiety
  •	Bi-Polar disorder
  •	Impaired cognition
  •	Sexual dysfunction

One of the best methods of assessing the source of a health condition is to remove potential causes. Identifying your sleep quality and eliminating it as a contributing factor to your depression may be a good place to start. Treating depression may require qualified professional mental health assistance. Assessing your sleep quality can be accomplished by talking with the sleep experts at Progressive Medical.

These are some of the treatment technologies associated with DEPRESSION.  To get background information go to our Technology section or click on one of the links below.

CPAP - Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
Devices: S8 Elite, S8 Escape, Tango, Everest 2, Breathe X, Remstar Plus, M-Series, 420 Series, 600 Series thermosmart

Bi-Level - BiPAP (Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure) and VPAP (Variable Positive Airway Pressure)

APAP - Auto Adjusting Positive Airway Pressure

Non-invasive Ventilation Defined - Sensing devices in this technology recognize a sleeping patient’s poorly functioning diaphragm (non-functioning respiratory muscles) and gives the patient a quick breath as needed. This may also include people with a non-functioning drive to breathe - such as patients with central sleep apnea.