Cecille van Gent Clinical Technology Practice

20/02/2026

💤 Is Your CPAP Still Working for You?
Using CPAP is a powerful step toward better sleep and better health — but ongoing effectiveness is just as important as starting treatment.

Over time, your pressure requirements can change due to:
• Weight changes
• Ageing
• Medication adjustments
• New medical conditions
• Mask leaks or equipment wear

🔎 Regular CPAP titration studies ensure:

✔️ Your pressure settings are still optimal
✔️ Your apnoea is properly controlled
✔️ Oxygen levels remain stable
✔️ You’re not struggling with unnecessary side effects
✔️ Your therapy remains comfortable and effective

Untreated or poorly controlled sleep apnoea increases the risk of:
• Hypertension
• Heart disease
• Stroke
• Daytime fatigue and poor concentration

Don’t assume your CPAP is “still fine” — let’s confirm it with proper assessment.

📍 Cecille van Gent Clinical Technology Practice

Clinical Technologist – Pulmonology

📧 info@cvgclinical.co.za
📞 084 299 7605

Your sleep health matters — today and long term.

16/02/2026

Sleep Apnea Doesn’t Always Look Dramatic

You don’t have to be gasping dramatically in the night to have sleep apnea.

Sometimes the signs are subtle.

🔹 Morning headaches
🔹 Waking up with a dry mouth
🔹 High blood pressure that’s difficult to control
🔹 Daytime fatigue — even after “8 hours” of sleep
🔹 Poor concentration
🔹 Mood changes or irritability

The most common form, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, occurs when the airway repeatedly collapses during sleep, reducing oxygen levels and disrupting restorative rest.

Left untreated, it increases the risk of cardiovascular complications.

If you constantly feel exhausted but can’t explain why — your sleep may be the reason.

Let’s investigate the root cause.

📩 info@cvgclinical.co.za

📞 084 299 7605
Cecille van Gent Clinical Technology Practice

13/02/2026

Happy Valentines day! 🥰

11/02/2026

It is CHD awareness week.
Let's create awareness.

In Loving memory of Baby Michael ❤️ ✝️

10/02/2026

Very interesting Talk..

Are you always tired? Sleep Expert Dr. Michael Breus breaks down the 4 chronotypes to master your sleep, how to fix insomnia, the truth about sleep apnea, an...

05/02/2026

Tell your RARE story and create awareness

04/02/2026

21/01/2026

Happy International Hug Day — January 21

Today isn’t just about hugs — it’s about sleep health too!

Hugs release oxytocin, which lowers stress and anxiety and helps your body relax into deeper sleep.

🛏️ No partner nearby? Hug a pillow!
• Pillow hugging mimics the comfort of a human hug — calming your nervous system.
• A body pillow supports side sleeping, helping keep your airways open and reducing sleep apnea disruptions.
• Better alignment + comfort = better sleep and less morning fatigue.

✨ Tonight, give yourself a hug — even if it’s with a pillow.
Your body and your sleep will thank you!

18/09/2025

https://wellbeingsafrica.com/sleep-expert-answers-sleep-needs/

In this interview, a sleep expert sheds light on sleep myths, disorders, and if we really need eight hours of sleep a night.

16/09/2025

Jason had his yearly PSG/Titration study.

10/09/2025

I often have tricky bedroom questions from patients who are about to start their CPAP treatment
CPAP doesn't have to be a mood killer.
Have a look at this Resmed mask. Now you can comfortably be the Big spoon or the Little spoon

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