CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) is the reference treatment for moderate to severe sleep apnoea. At the CIRCAE sleep centre in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, we support you from prescription to follow-up: choice of device, rental or purchase, mask fitting and regular check-ups with our sleep technician.
Cécile VanholsbeeckSleep technician · CPAP
Stops apnoeas and snoring
Restores refreshing sleep
Less tiredness and daytime sleepiness
Protects your heart and blood vessels
With sleep apnoea, the throat relaxes and closes during sleep: breathing stops, oxygen drops and the brain briefly wakes up to restart it, sometimes hundreds of times a night. A CPAP machine delivers, through a tube and a mask, a gentle flow of pressurised air that keeps the airway open. The apnoeas disappear, so does the snoring, and sleep becomes continuous and deep again.
The treatment is prescribed by a sleep physician after a sleep study (polygraphy or polysomnography). It is used every night, at home as well as when travelling. Many patients feel a clear improvement within the first weeks.
Sleep apnoea is more than a snoring problem. Left untreated, it strains the body night after night and increases the risk of several diseases. CPAP acts directly on the cause: the breathing pauses.
Hard to control high blood pressure, heart rhythm disorders (including atrial fibrillation), heart attack and heart failure are more frequent with untreated apnoea.
Higher risk of stroke, memory and concentration problems, irritability and low mood.
Apnoea promotes insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and weight gain, which in turn worsens the apnoeas.
Falling asleep involuntarily, at the wheel or at work, with a much higher risk of accidents. Tiredness on waking and morning headaches.
Today's machines are compact, quiet and very comfortable. Settings are tailored to you, and our technician fine-tunes them during follow-up.
We work with ResMed devices, among the most widely used in the world. The model is chosen with you according to the prescription, your comfort and your habits, especially if you travel often.
Auto-adjusting pressure, touchscreen, built-in humidifier and guidance during the first nights. The comfort choice for everyday use.
A reference device for years, reliable and quiet, with heated humidifier and optional heated tube.
A constant pressure set by the physician. Suited when the pressure you need is stable from night to night.
Very small and light, it fits in hand luggage. Ideal for frequent travellers, alongside the home device.
Covers the nose. The most common, comfortable and stable, for nose breathers.
Small cushions at the entrance of the nostrils. Very light, it leaves the face free and suits reading or wearing glasses.
Covers the nose and mouth. Recommended if you breathe through your mouth during sleep or your nose is often blocked.
Fitting takes place at the centre, in the right size: a well chosen mask avoids air leaks and marks on the face.
Renting lets you start the treatment and get used to it; buying suits long-term treatment. We advise you according to your situation.
Got your CPAP elsewhere? We provide follow-up, settings checks, a new mask or the accessories you need.
Some Belgian health insurers contribute through their supplementary cover. We provide the certificates and documents you need.
A travel certificate in several languages makes airport checks easier. CPAP travels in hand luggage.
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Sleep centre · Sleep apnoea · Insomnia & CBT-I · Pulmonologist Brussels · Allergist Brussels · Respiratory physio · COPD · Sports physician · Dietitian · Neuropsychologist · Asthma · Snoring · VO2max · Excess weight
Page updated on 21 October 2026.
