Open communication with your doctor about your CPAP therapy experience is so important, especially when you first start out. Each individual is different, so be sure to let your doctor know how your experience is going and don’t hesitate to communicate any issues or concerns you have.
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) involves reducing the chances of airway collapse by addressing features of the mouth and throat that contribute to sleep-induced blockages.
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CPAP is only a temporary treatment for obstructive sleep apnea and does not decrease the risk of cardiac complications. At the same time, patients should be encouraged to lose body weight, eat healthy, discontinue smoking and participate in regular exercise. [nove]
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Automatic positive airway pressure (APAP): APAP machines offer greater flexibility than other devices by automatically adjusting as you breathe and responding to your specific needs and breathing patterns. APAP can detect snoring or airway obstruction and automatically increase or decrease the pressure.
Treatment should be based on individual circumstance and should be discussed with a healthcare professional.
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation is a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea that uses a surgical procedure to implant a device in the upper chest.
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Cacho, adding that positional therapy tends to work best for those with mild sleep apnea that occurs exclusively during back sleep. This therapy may also be website helpful in more severe cases of OSA when combined with other therapeutic options.
A therapist may not only help stave off the symptoms of depression but also help you maintain a more positive outlook on life, increasing the likelihood of sleep therapy compliance.
Home remedies are typically complimentary to a doctor’s recommended approach for treating sleep apnea and are not enough to treat moderate to severe cases of sleep apnea.
The most common and effective nonsurgical treatment for sleep apnea is Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or CPAP which is applied through a nasal or facial mask while you sleep. The CPAP device does not breathe for you.
Make sure you have your machine checked regularly by an expert from the company that makes the device.