The feature associated with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices that gradually increases the air pressure over a set period is designed to enhance user comfort during sleep onset. This function starts at a lower pressure and gently elevates it to the prescribed therapeutic level. For example, a user might set this interval to 20 minutes, during which the pressure progressively rises to the doctor-recommended setting.
The purpose of this gradual pressure increase is to mitigate the initial discomfort some individuals experience when beginning CPAP therapy. By easing the user into the full pressure, it can improve adherence to the treatment regimen. Historically, the absence of this feature presented a significant barrier to effective CPAP use, often leading to device abandonment.
