Honeywell Application Note: Sensors and Flexible Heaters in Sleep Apnea Machines

Sleep apnea is the repeated cessation of breathing during sleep, sometimes hundreds of times during the night and often for a minute or longer. If left untreated, sleep apnea can cause high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, memory loss, and weight problems.
A main treatment option is the use of a Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) machine – such as a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure);  Auto-PAP (Automatic Positive Airway Pressure); or Bilevel-PAP (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure) to help keep the airway open.

Honeywell manufactures many sensors and flexible heaters that may be used in sleep apnea machines. They are designed to help control airflow, pressure, humidity and temperature, and to provide output for smooth motor control.