Write an article based on this "Clarify your diagnosis. Proceed with CPAP treatment. Select the mask that suits your needs. Adjust the fit. Get accustomed to CPAP. Wear the mask every night. Keep your unit clean. Address any problems. Consider surgery."
article: To proceed with apnea treatment using CPAP equipment, which stands for continuous positive airway pressure, your diagnosis will likely need to be confirmed. The method used to diagnose sleep apnea is a polysomnography test, most commonly referred to as a sleep study. This is inconvenient but necessary to confirm the diagnosis, determine the severity of your apnea, and is usually required to support the diagnosis by your insurance company so they will assist in paying for the equipment. Once you have completed your sleep study, your doctor will explain the differences in the available equipment. A CPAP unit provides a steady stream of air with enough pressure to prevent the tissues in your mouth and throat area from closing or collapsing as you sleep. Most units deliver a constant flow of air at the desired pressure level, which is adjustable and indicated on the machine. A newer method of delivering air pressure is called autotitrating positive airway pressure, or APAP. This type of unit adjusts automatically to the different breathing patterns of the person throughout the night. Many people describe the APAP equipment as being easier to get accustomed to and easier to tolerate. Some units available are called bilevel positive airway pressure, or BPAP. This type of unit is designed to deliver one level of pressure when the person is inhaling and another pressure level when exhaling. The most common CPAP unit weights about 3 pounds, has a tube that connects to the mask, and is compact enough to sit on your bedside table. The units have adjustable levels of pressure so you can begin with a small amount of pressure as you get used to the equipment, then gradually increase the pressure to the level your doctor recommended. Masks are available in different styles and sizes. Some masks fit just over the nose and others are designed to fit over the mouth and nose. Try on several to determine the size and style that is most comfortable to you. Be sure the doctor or technician shows you how to adjust the fit of your mask. A mask that fits poorly can cause skin irritation, sores, and may not function as it is intended. It may be helpful to wear the mask for a few hours during the day without being attached to the actual unit. Start with wearing the mask for fewer hours each night if you have trouble adjusting to it. Work towards keeping the mask in place with the unit on for the duration of your sleep time. Start with lower levels of pressure and gradually increase to reach the amount of pressure your doctor recommended. Your sleep apnea is not being treated if you do not wear the mask with the appropriate amount of pressure. It is important that you wear your mask every night. Additionally, it is very important that you give yourself a 1 to 3 month time frame to become used to wearing the mask every night. If you wake up and find you have removed your mask or headgear, put it back on and continue to sleep. This is an imperative part of creating the habit of sleeping properly with your CPAP. Consider that more than 80% of sleep apnea sufferers discontinue using their CPAP within the first year due to not forcing themselves to create the habit of wearing the CPAP mask. Unfortunately, they may not realize the dire health consequences they could be facing, such as a heart attack, by not making this important life change. Wear the mask for at least 6 to 7 hours each night for the best results. Most masks are designed with convenient travel cases so you can take it with you on business or pleasure trips away from home. Clean and maintain your equipment, including your mask, every day. Many units are equipped with computer chips that communicate the results of your sleep to your doctor. Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the recorded information from your unit. Some units require that the chip be taken to your doctor's office or downloaded via a computer. The most common complaints of CPAP users include simple side effects that can be managed. Nasal congestion and dry mouth are common side effects. Many units are now equipped with built in humidifiers that help with these problems. Wear the chin strap that comes with your unit to prevent dry mouth. The chin strap functions to keep your mouth closed at night so you are breathing only through your nose. Depending on your response to CPAP treatment, your success with recommended lifestyle changes, and the underlying cause of your apnea, surgery may be an option to consider. Surgery is done to correct any problems related to anatomy and specific to the individual. Examples of surgical procedures sometimes used to treat sleep apnea include structural correction for nasal passage problems, excessive amounts of tissue in the soft palate area, or enlarged tonsils or adenoids that are blocking the passage of air when you sleep. If surgery is determined to be an option, the procedure done will be designed specifically to correct problems associated with that individual. There is no general surgical procedure performed that is universally used to correct sleep apnea.

Write an article based on this "Store the instant pudding mixture in a cool, dry place."
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When you want to make instant pudding, stir cup (96 grams) of the mixture into 2 cups (475 milliliters) of milk. Cook in a saucepan over high heat, stirring constantly. When it starts to boil, reduce the heat to a simmer. Keep stirring, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until it thickens. Pour into a serving bowl, and let it set for 5 minutes. You can serve this hot or chilled. If the vanilla beans get into the pudding, pick them out with a fork after you cook the pudding, and discard them.