Many PAP devices include a ramp setting that gradually increases the pressure level over a set time period. Designed to make therapy more comfortable, the ramp feature helps you ease into therapy each night by setting your device at a lower pressure than prescribed and slowly ramping up to your full therapy pressure.
We recommend setting the ramp duration to the typical time it takes you to fall asleep. For example, if it usually takes you 15 minutes to fall asleep, then set the ramp to 15 minutes.
The ramp feature essentially helps you ease into your PAP therapy with less discomfort, improving your chances of using it consistently throughout the night. It’s particularly helpful for individuals who are new to PAP therapy or who experience discomfort when they start their treatment with higher pressures.